Major League Pickleball All-Star Teams 2025: The 2025 Major League Pickleball (MLP) regular season has ended, and the top 12 players of the year have been named to the All-MLP teams. The first team includes two men and two women who had the best performances across the season. The second and third teams also feature standout stars.
Top Four Named to First Team All-MLP
The first team All-MLP lineup for 2025 includes Anna Leigh Waters from New Jersey, Jorja Johnson from Dallas, Gabe Tardio from St. Louis, and Hayden Patriquin from St. Louis. These four players delivered consistently strong performances and stood out across a competitive season.
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Second and Third Teams Also Announced
The second team features Anna Bright from St. Louis, Rachel Rohrabacher from Brooklyn, Will Howells from New Jersey, and JW Johnson from Dallas.
The third team includes Tyra Black from Dallas, Jackie Kawamoto from Brooklyn, Andrei Daescu from Columbus, and Federico Staksrud from Orlando.
The selections reflect the best of both experienced veterans and new talent. According to the league’s recap, “It was not easy to pick the best of the best; there were five women who could easily have been first team. But just as the NFL all-pro team has only one quarterback, and only eleven players on offense, the All-MLP first team has only four spots.”
A Competitive Season Sets Up a Big Playoff
Throughout the regular season, teams like St. Louis and Dallas fought hard for the top seed. Los Angeles and Texas were close behind, trying to earn a first-round bye. The battle between Miami and Chicago for the final playoff spot went right to the end.
There was exciting play across the league, with star veterans playing well, rising players showing great form, and young athletes making their mark.
The regular season set the stage for what could be the most exciting MLP playoffs yet. Top teams like St. Louis and Dallas will be challenged by New Jersey, Brooklyn, Columbus, and Los Angeles.
“Will we see an upset? Catch all the action on Pickleballtv,” the league noted.
News in Brief: Major League Pickleball All-Star Teams 2025
The 2025 All-MLP teams have been announced, naming the 12 top players of the season. Anna Leigh Waters, Jorja Johnson, Gabe Tardio, and Hayden Patriquin made the first team. The season ended with strong team battles, and fans now look forward to what may be the best playoffs in MLP history.
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