#VNL Standings: Poland Surges Into Top Spot, Canada Drops to 7th
Poland, Brazil and France maintained the top three spots in the Volleyball Nations League settings after Day 8, but it was a mixed bag of results that shook up the Top 5.
Anderson’s 20 Points Drive USA to 4-Set Win over Australia
It wasn’t perfect, with 29 miscues plaguing the team, but the United States bested Australia in every way in a four-set win to bounce back after two devastating losses.
Germany Continues Role as Giant Killer, Sweeping No. 2 USA
After upsetting World No. 3 Poland to wrap up Week 2 of the VNL, the Germans rode that confidence to a surprise sweep of the second ranked United States on Friday.
#VNL Pool 9 Preview: Australia, Canada, Germany, USA
As Week 3 approaches, the United States is one of three 5-1 teams atop the VNL standings. Canada is right behind at 4-2. The teams will meet on Sunday in a rematch of the 2017 World League bronze medal match.
U.S. Men Carry Same Roster for Nations League Week 3
Matt Anderson joined Team USA in week 2 and scored 42 points while playing at both opposite and outside hitter positions.
Speraw’s Changes Made the Difference in Another 3-2 Win for the USA
John Speraw, head coach of the United States, went to his bench early to secure a comeback win over Japan. This strategy was much different than what he utilized in the first weekend of play in the Volleyball Nations League.
USA Men Rally from Down 2-0 Behind Patch, Russell to Best Japan in 5
2018 FIVB Men’s Volleyball Nations League – Week 2 / Pool 6 June 1-3, 2018 Goiania Arena; Goiania, Brazil Time…
Coach Alekno On How Hard It Is To Motivate A Team That Wins Everything
How do you motivate a team that constantly wins everything to go even further?
2018 VNL Pool 2 Preview: USA, Argentina, Bulgaria, China
On paper, the Americans are the odds on favorite to win Pool 2, with Argentina offering the biggest challenge. However, the roster will be a bit young without the services of Micah Christenson, Matt Anderson and Aaron Russell, who just finished Champions League play.
