Matthew Pollock Moves Into Germany’s Top League
Matthew Pollock will be suiting up for Hypo Tirol Unterhaching in the German Bundesliga next season.
#VNL Pool 11 Preview: Brazil, China, Iran, Russia
Chuang Jiang is the leading scorer in the Volleyball Nations League. He will try to lead China against Russia, Brazil and Iran in Ufa, Russia from June 8-10.
Filippo Lanza Makes the Move to Perugia in Italy
Filippo Lanza bid farewell to his long-time club of Trentino. The outside hitter will be helping Perugia as they try to defend their title next season.
Tsvetan Solokov Underwent Knee Surgery on June 4, 2018
After playing the last month of the season injured, including the Champions League Final Four, Tsvetan Sokolov has had surgery to repair the patellar tendon in his left knee.
Aaron Russell’s Future is Uncertain
Aaron Russell’s future next year is in a loud of uncertainty. While Trentino would like him on their team, they apparently can not afford his salary.
Osmany Juantorena and Ivan Zaytsev out for Italy in Week 3 of VNL
After scoring the majority of Italy’s points thus far in the VNL, Osmany Juantorena and Ivan Zaytsev will not be travelling with the team to Osaka, Japan in Week 3.
Jake Langlois Signs With MKS Będzin in the Polish PlusLiga
Jake Langlois will be playing in Poland for MKS Będzin. The 6’10” (208 cm) outside hitter spent his rookie season in Italy with Vero Volley Monza.
Zenit Kazan Posts Welcome Video Fitting of Spiridinov
Zenit Kazan welcomed Alexey Spiridonov back to the club with a video that pokes fun at his “bad guy” persona.
Siena of Italy Lands Another Prize: Saeid Marouf
Emmas Villa Siena acquired the rights to one of the most dynamic setters in all of volleyball. Saeid Marouf will be leaving Iran for only the second time in his career.
Georgi Bratoev Injured in Bulgaria’s Crushing Defeat to Australia
While Bulgaria lost in straight sets to Australia, the biggest loss came in the injury to their setter. Georgi Bratoev injured his ankle when he landed after a block attempt in the 3rd set.
