Scandicci Signs Annie Mitchem, Italian NT Setter Malinov
Scandicci’s offseason haul includes adding Adenizia da Silva and Jovana Stevanovic at the middle, in addition to the starting Italian setter (above).
U.S. National Team Setter Lauren Carlini Signs With Igor Volley Novara
Lauren Carlini (center) comes from Scandicci, who placed 2nd behind her new club Igor Novara in last year’s Serie A.
FIVB Lifts Suspension on Volleyball Federation of India
The suspension was first set in December of 2016, and its lifting coincides with the announcement of a professional volleyball league in India.
Paul Carroll Replaces Rouzier in Russia
After spending 8 years in Germany, Paul Carroll will replace Antonin Rouzier in Russia. The Australian will be the new opposite at Yenisei Krasnoyarsk.
After Many Rumblings, Micah Christenson Announced in Modena
Micah Christenson will be moving from Lube Civitanova to Azimut Modena in the upcoming season. Christenson, the setter for the US National Team, will be replacing Bruno and trying to win Italy’s first Italian SuperLega title since 2016.
Scott Kevorken Leaves Germany, Signs With Tours VB
Scott Kerovken will be playing for Tours VB, the most successful club in France after playing for VfB Friedrichshafen. He is the third middle blocker from UC Irvine to play for Tours this decade.
Vakifbank & Turkey Starting Setter Naz Pregnant, Will Miss Worlds
VakifBank Istanbul’s starting setter Naz Aydemir is pregnant and will miss the summer international season and at least the start of the club season in the fall.
Purdue Alum Ashley Evans Signs First Pro Contract in Spain
Former Purdue setter Ashley Evans has signed her first professional contract to play overseas in Spain for Voleibol Logroño. Evans, who…
CEV Replaces Champions League Final 4 with Single Match ‘Grand Finale’
After a growing chorus of complaints about the format of the European Champions League, the continental club championship tournament, the…
Earvin Ngapeth Receives 1 Year of Probation for 2015 Hit-and-Run
Earvin Ngapeth (#9) received sentencing on his 3-year old legal matter in the week before France began play at the Nations League.
