Major League Pickleball Roster Shakeup: On Tuesday, May 14, 2025, two Major League Pickleball teams made roster moves at the end of Waiver Period #1. The Dallas Flash added Ivan Jakovljevic, while the SoCal Hard Eights signed 17-year-old Jalina Ingram. Each team also released a player to complete the changes.
Dallas Strengthens Its Lineup
The Flash, who are undefeated with a 4-0 record and 12 points, dropped Wyatt Stone to bring in Ivan Jakovljevic. It’s been a busy week for Ivan Jakovljevic.
First, the SoCal Hard Eights traded him to the Columbus Sliders as part of their claim for Roscoe Bellamy. Then, Columbus released Ivan Jakovljevic to pick up Ross Whittaker. Now, he joins the 2024 Premier level champions.
Ivan Jakovljevic brings athletic experience from another sport—he is a former professional soccer player—and now finds himself on one of the league’s top teams.
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SoCal Adds Rising Teen Talent
The SoCal Hard Eights, who are currently 0-2 with 1 point, also made changes to their alternate roster spot. They dropped Lauren Hidalgo-Smith and added Jalina Ingram.
Jalina Ingram is just 17 years old and is one of the youngest players signed by the United Pickleball Association. She will now have a chance to play at the Premier level of Major League Pickleball.
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Updated Team Rosters
After Tuesday’s moves, here are the full rosters:
| Team 1 | Team 2 |
|---|---|
| Dallas Flash | SoCal Hard Eights |
| JW Johnson | Ryan Fu |
| Augie Ge | Blaine Hovenier |
| Ivan Jakovljevic | Roscoe Bellamy |
| Jorja Johnson | Judit Castillo |
| Tyra Black | Irina Tereschenko |
| Tatiana Ruhl | Jalina Ingram |
What It Means for the Season
These changes show that teams are serious about improving their chances early in the season. The Flash are looking to stay unbeaten, while the SoCal Hard Eights want to bounce back from two losses. The addition of Ivan Jakovljevic and Jalina Ingram could make a real difference in upcoming matches.
News in Brief: Major League Pickleball Roster Shakeup
The Dallas Flash added Ivan Jakovljevic, and the SoCal Hard Eights picked up 17-year-old Jalina Ingram during Waiver Period #1. Dallas dropped Wyatt Stone, while SoCal released Lauren Hidalgo-Smith. These moves aim to strengthen both teams as they prepare for the next stage of the MLP season.
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