Carolina Hogs waive Collin Johns, pick up Martin Emmrich; other MLP teams also make moves
Last Edited
Jun 19 2025
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News
Multiple MLP teams made roster changes Tuesday, including a big move from the Carolina Hogs that will impact their starting lineup.
The Hogs waived Collin Johns, who was their No. 2 men's player and had been playing with brother Ben Johns in men's doubles and Kaitlyn Christian in mixed doubles.
Carolina picked up Martin Emmrich in a corresponding move.
Carolina Hogs updated roster
Men: Ben Johns, Martin Emmrich, Roscoe Bellamy
Women: Tamaryn Emmrich, Kaitlyn Christian, Liz Truluck
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Other MLP teams making moves
Other teams to make moves Tuesday and Wednesday were the Texas Ranchers, Orlando Squeeze, New York Hustlers, St. Louis Shock, SoCal Hard Eights and Florida Smash (Challenger).
-The Ranchers waived Rafa Hewett (who they picked up in a trade recently) and picked up Wyatt Stone.
-The Squeeze placed Tom Evans on the Restricted List and added Grayson Goldin.
-The Hustlers placed Helena Spiridis on the Restrticed List and added Luana Stanciu.
Both Evans and Spiridis have been advised by UPA legal NOT to travel back to the U.S. from Australia until their P1 visas are fully approved. Once they return to the U.S., they will be reinstated to their team’s active roster and the substitute player will immediately be dropped.
-The Shock traded Cailyn Campbell to the Hard Eights in exchange for Judit Castillo.
-The Smash (Challenger) waived Sarah Ansbury and picked up Paula Rives Palau.
Texas Ranchers updated roster
Men: Christian Alshon, Eric Oncins, Wyatt Stone
Women: Tina Pisnik, Ette Tuionetoa, Felicity Di Laura
Orlando Squeeze updated roster
Men: Federico Staksrud, Dylan Frazier, Grayson Goldin
Women: Samantha Parker, Lacy Schneemann, Allison Phillips
New York Hustlers updated roster
Men: Zane Ford, Donald Young, Stephen Madonia
Women: Helena Jansen, Dominique Schaefer, Luana Stanciu
St. Louis Shock updated roster
Men: Hayden Patriquin, Gabe Tardio, Erik Lange
Women: Anna Bright, Kate Fahey, Judit Castillo
SoCal Hard Eights updated roster
Men: Blaine Hovenier, Ryan Fu, John Lucian Goins
Women: Irena Tereschenko, Cailyn Campbell, Jalina Ingram
Florida Smash updated roster (Challenger)
Men: Travis Rettenmaier, Cason Campbell
Women: Martina Frantova, Paula Rives Palau
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