FIVB Names Maxim Mikhaylov MVP of #VNL Final 6
Mikhaylov didn’t play at all during the tournament’s preliminary stages, but went huge in the Final 6 to lead Russia to gold while dropping only 1 set in 4 matches.
Columbia Holds On in Five Setter, Brazil Blanks Mexico
Brazil outdid Mexico in every way in a sweep to open Pool C, while Columbia outlasted Argentina in the lone five-set match of Day 1 at the Pan American Cup.
USA Follow Lee, Abukusumo-Whitney to Win over T&T, Puerto Rico Sweeps
After stumbling in the opening set, the United States recovered to top Trinidad and Tobago in four sets to open Pool B action at the Pan American Cup. In the late game, Puerto Rico made quick work of Cuba in Set 1, before fighting to hold on for the sweep.
Canada, Dominican Republic Start Pan American Cup with Sweeps
Pool A action at the Pan American Cup got under way on Sunday with a pair of sweeps at the hands of Canada and the Dominican Republic.
USA Men Claim VNL Bronze with Sweep of Brazil
The United States men finished out their grueling rollercoaster ride at the VNL Final Six with a bronze medal around their necks after sweeping Brazil on Sunday.
Aaron Russell Provides Late-Spark in Ever-Changing U.S. Lineup
U.S. men’s coach John Speraw had to make several adjustments at this year’s Volleyball Nations League, and while it didn’t result in victory, it seems they’ve hit their best combination late against France.
#VNL Semifinals: Boyer Helps France Stop U.S. Men’s Rally for Finals Berth
Stephen Boyer’s 31 point outburst led France past the United States despite a comeback effort from the Americans.
USA Announces 14-Woman Roster for 2018 Pan American Cup
Justine Wong-Orantes, who recently finished a tour winning gold with the US at the Volleyball Nations League, will turn around quickly to join the Pan American Cup roster.
#VNL Final Six Day 3: France & Russia Win Pools with Sweeps of Serbia & USA
France’s serve and attack sliced through Serbia as they join Russia as Pool winners on the day with the semifinals next.
#VNL Update: United States Uses Entirely New Lineup Against Russia.
The United States used an entirely different starting lineup on Friday against Russia than the day before. John Speraw has now started all 14 players on his roster in the VNL Final Six.
