USA Volleyball announced a 14-player roster for the 2025 Volleyball Nations League Week One in Rio de Janeiro, featuring a mix of debutants and experienced players, as the team aims to defend their titles and improve on their 2024 Olympic performance.
USA Volleyball has announced the 12 players who will represent the U.S. Women's National Team at the Paris 2024 Olympics, including eight returning gold medalists from Tokyo 2020 and four Olympic debutants. Jordan Larson will compete in her fourth Olympics, while Kelsey Robinson Cook will make her third appearance. The team, ranked No. 2 in the world, aims to build on its previous successes, including a gold medal in 2020.
The Pro Volleyball Federation, a new professional volleyball league, kicks off its inaugural season with seven teams, including star-studded backing from athletes and celebrities. The league aims to provide a livable wage for players and share media revenue with them. Matches will be broadcast on Stadium and Bally Live, with the first match featuring the Omaha Supernovas and Atlanta Vibe. The University of Nebraska's volleyball program has helped boost the sport's profile, setting attendance records and producing top athletes. The league is set to provide American players with a professional platform close to home, while other volleyball competitions in the US include USA Volleyball and Athletes Unlimited.
The U.S. Girls U19 National Team defeated Italy in the semifinals of the FIVB World Championship and will face Türkiye in the finals. Led by outside hitter Abby Vander Wal's 21 points, the U.S. outblocked Italy and secured a 3-1 victory. The U.S. team has a strong track record in previous editions of the tournament and is looking to add another gold medal to their collection.
USA Volleyball has selected 12 athletes to represent the country at the 2023 Women's U21 NORCECA Pan American Cup in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. The team includes seven players who won the 2022 Pan American Cup and qualified for the 2023 FIVB World Championship. The U.S. Women will open the Pan American Cup with pool play against Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, and Guatemala.