USA Moves Into VNL Final Six Despite 44 Errors in 5-Set Loss to France
The United States gave away 44 points on errors in a five-set loss to France on Friday, but clinched its spot in the Final Six regardless of the defeat.
Brenden Sander Makes Debut With the US National Team in #VNL Week 5
Brenden Sander is making his debut with Team USA this weekend in the Volleyball Nations League.
#VNL Pool 20 Preview: France, Italy, Russia, USA
With the top three teams in the VNL standings plus seventh place Italy in Pool 20, it could be considered the group of death in terms of toughness. The Russians and Americans are just mere points away from the Final Six, while Italy will rely on home court advantage to push through.
France, USA Lead #VNL Standings After Week 4
The battle for the Final Six is very much alive with only four teams mathematically eliminated: Iran (4-7), Argentina (2-10), China (2-10) and South Korea (1-11).
Anderson Paces USA to Sweep of Iran, Perfect Home Record
Six starters scored, led by Matt Anderson’s 18 points, as the United States finished off a perfect 3-0 week at home in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
France Remains on Top, USA Climbs into Second in #VNL Standings
It was another day of shocking results in the Volleyball Nations League and as the dust settled, France, the USA and Russia are now the top three teams.
Team Effort Lifts USA Past Poland, Into Second Place in #VNL Standings
The United States left little question which was the better team in a home sweep of Poland on Saturday, climbing into second place in the VNL standings with the win.
Update: Tests Show Jaeschke Tore His ACL, Verona Reports
BluVolley Verona has announced that tests performed in Chicago have found a torn ACL in Thomas Jaeschke’s left knee.
American Outside Hitter Thomas Jaeschke Leaves Match with Knee Injury
Thomas Jaeschke (#17) had 9 points before leaving early in the 2nd set.
France Leads Four Teams at 8-2 Atop #VNL Standings Through Day 10
After 10 matches, four teams stand at 8-2, but Finals host France boasts the top spot in the standings with 25 points. Poland, Brazil and the United States follow.