U.S. Women’s Weekly Update for Feb. 6

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Feb. 6 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

U.S. Women’s National Team Open Tryout Roster

A projected record 207 athletes have signed up to participate in the U.S. Women’s National Team Open Tryouts held Feb. 10-12 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center (USOTC) in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More

U.S. Women’s Weekly Update for Jan. 30

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Jan. 30 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

U.S. Women’s National Team Update for Jan. 22

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Jan. 22 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

U.S. Women’s Weekly Update for Jan. 16

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Jan. 16 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

Updated USA Volleyball International Transfers

USA Volleyball has processed a total of 268 international transfers of players from the United States competing in overseas professional volleyball leagues. Read More

U.S. Women’s Weekly Update for Jan. 9, 2012

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team, already qualified for the 2012 Olympic Games with its silver-medal performance at the 2011 FIVB World Cup in November, has its players spread throughout the world competing in their club seasons. Read More

USAV Honors U.S. Women as Indoor Team of Year

USAV announced today that the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team has been selected as its Indoor Team of the Year. The category includes senior, junior and club levels for both genders. Read More

Revised 2012 FIVB World Grand Prix Schedule

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team will have a daunting 2012 FIVB World Grand Prix schedule as it attempts to win the tournament for the third consecutive year. Read More

2011 U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team Yearbook

USA Volleyball has produced its 2011 U.S. Women's National Team Yearbook detailing this past season's 39-10 record. Read More

Berg Selected USAV Indoor Female Athlete of the Year

Lindsey Berg (Honolulu) has been named the USA Volleyball Indoor Female Athlete of the Year for 2011. Read More

Women Named USA Today Olympic Team of the Week

USA Today named the U.S. Women’s National Team “Olympic Athletes of the Week” after it won the silver medal at the FIVB World Cup to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics. Read More

U.S. Women On Top in FIVB World Ranking

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team unseated Brazil from the top position in the FIVB world ranking following the conclusion of the FIVB World Cup in which Team USA finished with the silver medal. Read More

U.S. Women Finish World Cup with Silver

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team dropped a 29-27, 25-23, 25-18 match to host Japan on Friday evening at Yoyogi National Stadium to finish with the silver medal in the FIVB World Cup. Read More

U.S. Women Defeat Italy, Earn Olympic Berth

The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated tournament-leader Italy 25-23, 25-15, 22-25, 25-21 on Thursday to gain a 2012 Olympic Games berth on the second to last day of FIVB World Cup competition. Read More

U.S. Women Hold Off China at World Cup

Destinee Hooker scored a career-high 37 points as the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team held off China 25-21, 31-29, 18-25, 19-25, 15-10 victory on Wednesday during the FIVB World Cup final round being held at Tokyo's Yoyogi National Stadium. Read More

FIVB World Cup Fourth Round Impacting Olympics

As the FIVB Women’s World Cup moves into the final round, the U.S. Women’s National Team is one of a handful of teams in the running for three Olympic Games berths that will be awarded on Nov. 18. Read More

U.S. Women Step Closer to Olympic Berth

Destinee Hooker scored a match-high 26 points as the U.S. Women’s National Team defeated NORCECA rival Dominican Republic 25-21, 25-19, 25-14 Sunday evening to move to 7-1 at the FIVB World Cup at Okayama, Japan. Read More

Women Down Algeria, Remain Second at World Cup

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team dominated Algeria 25-12, 25-12, 25-9 with a 16-3 block advantage Saturday evening to move to 6-1 at the FIVB World Cup at Okayama, Japan. Read More

U.S. Women Sweep Argentina for World Cup Win

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team returned to the FIVB World Cup win column with a 25-12, 25-15, 25-19 victory over Argentina Friday evening at Okayama, Japan. Read More

U.S. Women Look to Rebound at FIVB World Cup

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team, which ended the FIVB World Cup second round with a 4-1 record and in second place with 12 standings points, will continue its match to Olympic qualication in the third round that starts Nov. 11. Read More

USAV Processes 133 Transfers for Women's Players

USA Volleyball has now processed a total of 133 international transfers of United States women's volleyball players to compete in foreign volleyball leagues, as of Nov. 8. Read More

Germany Gives U.S. Women First Loss of World Cup

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team lost to Germany 32-30, 25-19, 26-24 on Wednesday evening in the FIVB World Cup at Toyama, Japan. Read More

U.S. Women Ease by Kenya to Go 4-0 at World Cup

Megan Hodge (Durham, N.C.) scored 20 points to lead the U.S. Women’s National Team to a 25-16, 25-13, 25-21 victory over Kenya on Tuesday morning at Toyama, Japan, to improve to 4-0 at the FIVB World Cup. Read More

Serato a Hero to Volleyball Players and Kids

Bruno Serato feeds the U.S. Men's and Women's National Volleyball Teams and also feeds homeless kids in Anaheim. Read More

U.S. Women Leading FIVB World Cup

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team is atop the FIVB World Cup standings through the first round of the 12-team, round robin event being held in Japan. Read More

Women Top Korea, Improve to 3-0 at FIVB World Cup

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team overwhelmed Korea 25-10, 25-12, 25-13 with a 14-0 block advantage on Sunday at Nagano, Japan, to improve to 3-0 at the FIVB World Cup. Read More

U.S. Women Down Serbia, Now 2-0 at World Cup

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team improved to 2-0 at the FIVB World Cup as Destinee Hooker (San Antonio, Texas) scored 22 points in a 25-16, 27-25, 25-20 victory over Serbia on Saturday at Nagano, Japan. Read More

U.S. Women Down Brazil for Key World Cup Win

The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated Brazil 25-22, 17-25, 27-25, 25-19 in scoring a key victory between the top two teams in the world on Friday to open the 2011 FIVB World Cup at Nagano, Japan. Read More

McCutcheon Names Final Roster for FIVB World Cup

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team, ranked second in the world by the FIVB, will use a veteran 14-player roster blended with youth for the season-ending FIVB Women’s World Cup to be held Nov. 4-18 in Japan. Read More

Kim Glass Set to Receive Two Honors

Kim Glass (Lancaster, Pa.), a 2008 U.S. Women’s Olympic Volleyball Team silver medalist, will be inducted into the University of Arizona Sports Hall of Fame on Nov. 4. Read More

U.S. Women’s Red-Blue Scrimmage Yields Evaluations

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team held a Red-Blue intrasquad scrimmage Saturday evening at Irvine Valley College in California as part of its preparations for the FIVB World Cup set for next month in Japan. Read More

Gibbemeyer Named Best Blocker at Pan Am Games

Lauren Gibbemeyer (St. Paul, Minn.) was selected as the Women’s Pan American Games Best Blocker on the final day of the women’s indoor volleyball competition that took place Oct. 15-20 at Guadalajara, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Prepare for Strong FIVB World Cup

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team, ranked second in the world by the FIVB, has announced its 20-player preliminary roster for the season-ending FIVB Women’s World Cup to be held Nov. 4-18 in Japan. Read More

Women Rally Past Dominican Republic for Bronze

Cynthia Barboza scored 23 points and the U.S. Women’s National Team used 22 blocks to rally past Dominican Republic 23-25, 25-16, 25-20, 25-19 in the Pan American Games bronze-medal match Thursday evening in Guadalajara, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Topped by Cuba in Semifinal

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team lost to Cuba 25-17, 25-16, 25-27, 25-21 in the Pan American Games semifinal round in Guadalajara, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Sweep Mexico at Pan Am Games

The U.S. Women’s National Team swept Mexico 25-14, 25-16, 31-29 Monday evening to conclude Pool B of the Pan American Games being held in Guadalajara, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women’s Red/Blue Intrasquad Scrimmage Set

The U.S. Women’s National Team will hold a Red versus Blue intrasquad scrimmage on Oct. 22 at 5 p.m. Pacific Time at Irvine Valley College as part of final preparation for the FIVB World Cup. Read More

USAV Processes 122 Women's International Transfers

USA Volleyball has processed international transfer paperwork for 122 women’s players going to 23 different countries for the 2011-2012 professional club season as of Oct. 16. Read More

U.S. Women Block Peru at Pan Am Games

The U.S. Women’s National Team out-blocked Peru 14-2 in posting a 25-19, 25-15, 25-19 victory Sunday afternoon on the second day of Pool B competition in the Pan American Games being held in Guadalajara, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Open Pan Am Games with Win

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team out-blocked Puerto Rico 16-3 as it won its opening match 25-17, 25-18, 25-14 on Saturday at the Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Announce Pan Am Games Roster

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team has selected its 12-player roster to compete in the XVI Pan American Games at Guadalajara, Mexico. The competition will take place at the Pan American Volleyball Stadium. Read More

FIVB Women's World Cup Field Finalized

The FIVB Women’s World Cup 12-team tournament field was finalized on Wednesday as the FIVB announced the two wild card teams that will compete in the event Nov. 4-18 in Japan. Read More

USA Today Honors U.S. Women's National Team

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team was selected as USA Today’s Athletes of the Week after the team captured its sixth NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship. Read More

U.S. Women Capture Sixth NORCECA Championship

The U.S. Women’s National Team captured its sixth NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship with a 25-15, 25-23, 25-18 victory over defending champions Dominican Republic on Saturday evening in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Read More

U.S. Women Ace Cuba in NORCECA Semi

The U.S. Women’s National Team blanked Cuba 25-20, 25-17, 25-13 Friday evening in the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship semifinal round being held in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Read More

U.S. Women Reach NORCECA Semis, Defeat Mexico

The U.S. Women’s National Team handled Mexico 25-11, 25-8, 25-19 on Thursday evening in the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship quarterfinals being held in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Read More

U.S. Women to Face Mexico in NORCECA Quarters

The U.S. Women’s National Team became the odd team out in earning a direct bid into the semifinals of the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship being played Sept. 12-17 in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Read More

U.S. Women Blank Trinidad & Tobago

The U.S. Women’s National Team overwhelmed Trinidad & Tobago 25-14, 25-16, 25-11 on Wednesday to conclude Pool B of the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship being held Sept. 12-17 in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Read More

U.S. Women Sweep Canada to Open NORCECA

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team defeated Canada 25-19, 25-19, 25-23 Tuesday evening during Pool B of the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship being held Sept. 12-17 in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Read More

U.S. Women Honored as USOC Team of the Month

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team has been named the United States Olympic Committee’s (USOC) Team of the Month for August. In addition, Destinee Hooker (San Antonio, Texas) finished third in voting for USOC Female Athlete of the Month. Read More

McCutcheon Names 12-Player Roster for NORCECA

The U.S. Women’s National Team, ranked second in the world by the FIVB, announced its 12-player roster for the 2011 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship taking place Sept. 12-17 in Puerto Rico. Read More

NORCECA Next Challenge for U.S. Women

The U.S. Women’s National Team enters the NORCECA Continental Championship being held Sept. 12-17 in Caguas, Puerto Rico, with an expanded – yet guarded – level of confidence after two years of progress. Read More

Vote for Sykora as Sportswoman of the Year

Stacy Sykora (Burleson, Texas) has been named a finalist for Women's Sports Foundation's 2011 Sportswoman of the Year Award for accomplishments between Aug. 1, 2010 and July 31, 2011. Read More

Destinee Hooker Earns FIVB World Grand Prix MVP

Destinee Hooker (San Antonio, Texas), an opposite hitter on the U.S. Women’s National Team, earned the FIVB World Grand Prix most valuable player award after leading the Americans to their second straight gold medal in the event. Read More

U.S. Women Claim Fourth FIVB World Grand Prix Title

The U.S. Women’s National Team defended its 2010 FIVB World Grand Prix title by defeating top-ranked Brazil 26-24, 25-20, 25-21 Sunday in the 2011 FIVB World Grand Prix gold-medal match held in Macau, China. Read More

U.S. Women One Win Away from Grand Prix Gold

The U.S. Women’s National Team is one win away from defending its FIVB World Grand Prix title as the Americans defeated Serbia 25-22, 25-20, 25-21 on Saturday during the FIVB World Grand Prix semifinal round being held in Macau, China. Read More

U.S. Women Lose to Brazil, Still in Grand Prix Semis

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team lost to top-ranked Brazil 22-25, 26-24, 25-21, 25-20 Friday afternoon to conclude the FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round pool play at Macau, China. Read More

Hooker Scores 30 to Lead U.S. Women Over Italy

Destinee Hooker scored an international personal-best 30 points and the U.S. Women’s National Team rallied to defeat Italy 25-19, 21-25, 22-25, 25-22, 15-10 Thursday during the FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round being held in Macau. Read More

U.S. Women Ace Japan to Start Final Round

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team defeated Japan 25-22, 25-17, 25-23 with an 8-0 ace advantage as both teams opened up Pool B of the FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round Wednesday morning in Macau. Read More

U.S. Set for Challenges in Grand Prix Final Round

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team finished second in the FIVB World Grand Prix preliminary round, setting up some prime-time state-side viewing of the Final Round being held Aug. 24-28 in Macau, China. Read More

New-Look U.S. Women Close Out Peru

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team defeated Peru 25-13, 25-18, 25-15 with a new-look lineup on Sunday morning in Pool J of the FIVB World Grand Prix in Hong Kong. Read More

U.S. Women Top Italy, Reach Grand Prix Final Round

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team defeated Italy 25-23, 25-19, 25-18 on Saturday evening in Pool J of the FIVB World Grand Prix in Hong Kong. Read More

U.S. Women Back in Win Column, Defeat Germany

The U.S. Women’s National Team used a 13-3 block advantage and 7-3 ace margin to defeat Germany 25-10, 25-18, 25-23 on Friday afternoon to begin Pool J of the FIVB World Grand Prix in Hong Kong. Read More

U.S. Women Look to Start New Streak

The U.S. Women’s National Team will look to get back on the winning track after its first loss of the 2011 FIVB World Grand Prix on Aug. 14, something it had not experienced in 16 previous World Grand Prix matches. Read More

Serbia Snaps U.S. Women's Win Streak at Grand Prix

The U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team had its five-match win streak snapped as Serbia defeated the Americans 25-12, 17-25, 25-23, 25-15 Sunday to conclude Pool H action of the FIVB World Grand Prix in Japan. Read More

U.S. Women Ease Past Japan, Stay Undefeated

Destinee Hooker (San Antonio, Texas) scored 18 points to lead the U.S. Women’s National Team to a 25-22, 25-14, 25-18 victory over Japan on Saturday evening during FIVB World Grand Prix Pool H in Japan. Read More

U.S. Sets Roster for Grand Prix Second Weekend

U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon has selected the 14-player roster that will be eligible to compete in the second preliminary round weekend of the FIVB World Grand Prix Aug. 12-14 in Komaki, Japan. Read More

U.S. Women Head to Japan Undefeated

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team started its title defense of the FIVB World Grand Prix, the premier annual international women’s volleyball tournament, on a strong note this past weekend in Luohe, China. Read More

U.S. Women Cruise Past China at Grand Prix

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team dominated China 25-20, 25-17, 25-16 on Sunday during the FIVB World Grand Prix’s Pool D preliminary weekend held in Luohe, China. Read More

U.S. Women Serve Kazakhstan 3-0 Loss

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team served 15 aces in defeating Kazakhstan 25-15, 25-21, 25-12 Saturday during the 2011 FIVB World Grand Prix first preliminary weekend held at Luohe, China. Read More

U.S. Women Edge Serbia to Open World Grand Prix

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team held off Serbia’s upset bid with a 25-22, 25-19, 23-25, 20-25, 15-10 victory on Friday to open the 2011 FIVB World Grand Prix Pool D held at Luohe, China. Read More

U.S. Names Weekend 1 Roster for World Grand Prix

U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand) has selected the 14-player roster for the opening preliminary round weekend of the FIVB World Grand Prix Aug. 5-7 in Luohe, China. Read More

Repeating at World Grand Prix Not a Small Task

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team, ranked second in the world, will look to defend its 2010 FIVB World Grand Prix gold medal during August 2011, but that will be no small task. Read More

U.S. Women Set Two Intrasquad Scrimmages

The U.S. Women’s National Team, ranked second in the world, will hold two ‘Red and Blue’ intrasquad scrimmages as it prepares for the upcoming FIVB World Grand Prix. Team USA is the defending World Grand Prix champions. Read More

U.S. Women Down Cuba, Take Bronze at Pan Am Cup

Nancy Metcalf (Hull, Iowa) scored a match-high 18 points in leading the U.S. Women’s National Team to a 25-21, 25-16, 25-13 victory over Cuba Saturday evening in the bronze-medal match of the X Women’s Pan American Cup at Juarez, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Fall to Dominican Republic

The U.S. Women’s National Team lost to Dominican Republic 21-25, 25-19, 25-21, 25-21 in the semifinal round of the X Women’s Pan American Cup at Juarez, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Blank Argentina in Pan Am Cup

The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated Argentina 25-13, 25-14, 25-19 with a 12-3 block advantage Thursday evening during the quarterfinal round of the X Women’s Pan American Cup at Juarez, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Edged by Brazil 3-2

The U.S. Women’s National Team lost to top-ranked Brazil 28-30, 25-18, 25-19, 17-25, 15-11 in a marathon battle on Tuesday evening on the final day of Pool B at the X Women’s Pan American Cup at Juarez, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Dominate Costa Rica at Pan Am Cup

After a slow start, the U.S. Women’s National Team defeated Costa Rica 25-20, 25-10, 25-8 on Monday evening to remain undefeated at the X Women’s Pan American Cup at Juarez, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Sweep Trinidad and Tobago at Pan Ams

The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated Trinidad & Tobago 25-11, 25-17, 25-18 Sunday evening in a Pool B match during the X Women’s Pan American Cup being held July 1-9 at Juarez, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Blank to Open Pan Am Cup

The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated Peru 25-20, 25-14, 25-14 Friday afternoon to open the X Women’s Pan American Cup being held July 1-9 at Juarez, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Set Final Roster for Pan Am Cup

U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand) has announced the 12-player roster that will compete at the 2011 X Women’s Pan American Cup held July 1-9 at Juarez, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Set Preliminary World Grand Prix Roster

U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon has named the 20-player preliminary roster for the 2011 FIVB World Grand Prix that begins Aug. 5. Read More

Pan American Cup A Big Deal for U.S. Women

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team will arrive at the X Women’s Pan American Cup held July 1-9 at Juarez, Mexico, with specific goals in mind in preparation for the 2012 Olympic Games qualification process. Read More

USA Volleyball Renews Sponsorship with Molten USA

USAV announced it has renewed its sponsorship agreement with Molten USA through 2016 as the “Official Sponsor of USA Volleyball, Its National Teams, High Performance Program, National Championships and Coaching Accreditation Program.” Read More

U.S. Women Lose Montreux Bronze-Medal Match

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team lost to China 16-25, 25-13, 29-27, 25-23 in the Montreux Volley Masters bronze-medal match on Sunday afternoon in Montreux, Switzerland. Read More

U.S. Women Fall to Cuba 3-1 at Montreux

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team lost to NORCECA rival Cuba 25-18, 25-22, 17-25, 26-24 on Saturday evening during the semifinal round of the Montreux Volley Masters event held in Montreux, Switzerland. Read More

U.S. Women Edge Germany 3-2 at Montreux

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team edged Germany 25-19, 22-25, 25-23, 15-25, 16-14 Thursday evening as six Americans scored double-figure points during the Montreux Volley Masters being held June 7-12 in Montreux, Switzerland. Read More

U.S. Women Over Swiss on Montreux Off-Day

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team used its off-day during the Montreux Volley Masters to defeat host-country Switzerland 25-10, 25-14, 25-18 in a friendly exhibition match played Wednesday at Montreux, Switzerland. Read More

U.S. Women Top Peru 3-1 to Open Montreux

Tayyiba Haneef-Park and Kim Glass scored 20 and 18 points, respectively, in leading the U.S. Women’s National Team to a 3-1 victory over Peru to open the 2011 Montreux Volley Masters Tuesday in Montreux, Switzerland. Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Update for June 6

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on June 6 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

U.S. Women’s Roster Determined for Montreux

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team announced its 14-player roster on Monday that will be used at the Montreux Volley Masters event held June 7-12 at Montreux, Switzerland. Read More

U.S. Women’s A2 Program Rosters Set

The 36 players training in the U.S. Women’s National A2 Program have been divided into three, 12-player rosters that will compete in the USA Volleyball Open National Championships to be held May 28 to June 4 at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas. Read More

Japan safe to host Olympic volleyball qualifiers

Japan has been cleared to host two volleyball World Cup events that serve as qualifiers for the 2012 London Olympics. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for May 23

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on May 23 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, press kit for the upcoming Montreux Volley Masters and other team news. Read More

Sykora Upbeat after Release from Hospital

Stacy Sykora the Best Libero at the 2010 FIVB World Championship and a three-time U.S. Olympic Team member, has been released from in-patient hospital care 36 days after suffering serious injuries in a bus accident in Brazil on April 12. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for May 16

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on May 16 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

Sykora Back in United States to Continue Recovery

Stacy Sykora, a three-time Olympian, has been released a Brazil hospital and traveled back to the USA to continue her rehabilitation after suffering injuries sustained in a bus accident on April 12. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for May 9

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on May 9 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

Gauchos Upset Trojans in NCAA Men’s Semifinals

UC Santa Barbara (18-14) continued its Cinderella playoff season by defeating University of Southern California (23-4) 29-27, 24-26, 25-15, 25-18 Thursday evening in the NCAA Men’s Volleyball Championship semifinal round. Read More

Summer Training Block Starts for U.S. Women

The U.S. Women’s National Team summer training block started May 2 at the team’s training headquarters at the American Sports Centers in Anaheim, Calif. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for May 2

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on May 2 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

U.S. Women Name Montreux Preliminary Roster

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team has announced the 19-player preliminary roster for the Montreux Volley Masters being held June 7-12 in Montreux, Switzerland. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for April 25

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on April 25 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

2011 FIVB World Grand Prix Pools Determined

The U.S. Women’s National Team, ranked second in the world by the FIVB, will travel to China, Japan and Chinese Taipei for the 2011 FIVB World Grand Prix preliminary round in August as it defends the tournament title. Read More

Volleyball Hall of Fame Names 2011 Inductees

The Volleyball Hall of Fame announced today the names of six volleyball greats who will be inducted as the Class of 2011 into its hallowed halls on Oct. 28 in Holyoke, Mass., the sport’s birthplace. Read More

Stacy Sykora Recovering from Bus Accident

U.S. Women’s National Team libero Stacy Sykora (Burleson, Texas), a three-time Olympian and 2008 Olympic silver medalist, continues to make progress recovering from injuries sustained on April 12. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for April 18

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on April 18 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

USA Volleyball’s Sykora Involved in Bus Accident

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U.S. Women's Update for April 11

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on April 11 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

USA Volleyball Foundation Creates Web Site

The USA Volleyball Foundation has developed a new Web site to offer volleyball fans and corporations the opportunity to pledge money to ‘grow the game’ in all areas. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for April 4

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on April 4 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

Sato Siblings Inducted into SMC Hall of Fame

Three Sato volleyball siblings – Gary, Liane and Eric – were inducted into the Santa Monica College Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday (March 31). Read More

U.S. Women's Update for March 28

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on March 28 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

USAV Coaches Honored with Award

Five volleyball coaches have received the U.S. Olympic Achievement Award. Rob Browning, Marv Dunphy, Jamie Morrison, John Sepraw, and Sue Woodstra represent the volleyball world among the total 38 coaches recognized. Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Update for March 21

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on March 21 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

USA Red Edges USA Blue in Second Scrimmage

USA Red battled past its USA Blue counterpart 25-17, 27-29, 21-25, 26-24, 15-13 in the second intrasquad scrimmage of the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Training Team held Thursday evening in Irvine, Calif. Read More

USA Volleyball Names U.S. Women’s A2 Roster

USA Volleyball is pleased to announce the 2011 U.S. Women’s National A2 Program roster, which is 36 players with remaining collegiate eligibility. Read More

USA Blue Defeats USA Red in Women’s Scrimmage

USA Blue defeated its USA Red counterpart 20-25, 25-19, 32-30, 16-25, 15-13 in an intrasquad scrimmage of the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Training Team held Wednesday evening at Irvine, Calif. Read More

U.S. Women’s Scrimmage Rosters Set

The U.S. Women’s National Training Team will play in two intrasquad scrimmages in Southern California on March 16 and March 17, and the roster has been announced for the initial contest. Read More

U.S. Women’s Weekly Update for March 14

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on March 14 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

U.S. Women’s Open Tryout Process Brings Added Value

The recently completed U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team Open Tryouts, held Feb. 25-27 at the USOTC, produced a record attendance of 204 athlete participants with a variety of reasons on why they spent three days in Colorado Springs. Read More

U.S. Women’s Training Team Sets Two Scrimmages

The U.S. Women’s National Training Team will play in two intrasquad scrimmages in Southern California on March 16 and March 17. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for March 7

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on March 7 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

U.S. Women’s Team Sweeps Japan Youth Team

The U.S. Women’s National Training Team defeated the Japan Girls’ Youth National Team 25-10, 25-12, 25-17 on Wednesday evening in a friendly exhibition match held at Concordia University in Irvine, Calif. Read More

U.S. Women’s Training Group Over Japan Youth Team

The U.S. Women’s National Training Team defeated the Japan Girls’ Youth National Team 25-11, 25-20, 25-19 on Tuesday evening in a friendly exhibition match held at St. Margaret’s Episcopal High School in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Read More

Ludus Tours Unveils USAV Fan Package for '12 Games

Ludus Tours, the official tour operator and hospitality provider for USA Volleyball, announced today its custom hospitality fan packages for USAV members and fans looking to attend and cheer on the National Teams at the 2012 Games in London. Read More

McCutcheon Staying Through 2012 Olympics

U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon has agreed to remain in his current USA Volleyball position in a full-time capacity through the 2012 Olympic Games Beal. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for Feb. 28

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Feb. 28 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

Feb. 27 Notebook for U.S. Women's Open Tryouts

Feature stories and photo galleries for Feb. 27 at the U.S. Women's National Team Open Tryouts being held Feb. 25-27 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More

Record Participants Set Bar High at Tryouts

USA Volleyball had a record 204 athletes participate in open tryouts for the U.S. Women’s National Team, U.S. Women’s National A2 Program and U.S. Women’s Junior National Team in sessions held Feb. 25-27 in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More

Lopez Not Looking for Idol, Enjoying Experience

Jennifer Lopez (Glyndon, Minn.) was not a judge this weekend, but an athlete performing at the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team Open Tryouts hoping to gain experience and showcase her talents. Read More

Feb. 26 Notebook for U.S. Women's Open Tryouts

Stories and photo galleries for the second day of the U.S. Women's National Team Open Tryouts being held Feb. 25-27 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More

Wopat Twins Feed Off Each Other at Tryouts

For twins Sam and Carly Wopat athletics are not a hobby, but a family tradition and volleyball is more than their sport, but a sister act. Read More

Black, Barker Unite with Desire to Play Together Again

For setter Brianne Barker and outside hitter Kelsey Black, this weekend’s U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team Open Tryouts seem like a reunion of sorts for the childhood friends who grew up together on the volleyball courts of Amarillo, Texas. Read More

Feb. 25 Notebook for U.S. Women's Open Tryouts

Feature stories and photo galleries for Feb. 25 at the U.S. Women's National Team Open Tryouts being held Feb. 25-27 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More

Young Faces Honored by Experience at Tryouts

Nine out of the 12 2010 U.S. Girls’ Youth Olympic Team members have made the trip back to Colorado Springs, Colo., and the U.S. Olympic Training Center for their first attempt at U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team selection. Read More

Whittleman Looks to Impress National Coaches

Making the jump from small college to the U.S. Women’s National Team tryouts can be frightening and stressful, but for Houston Baptist's Courtney Whittleman, her support system has prepared her for the weekend. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for Feb. 21

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Feb. 21 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

U.S. Women’s National Team Open Tryout Roster

USA Volleyball has a record 208 athletes signed up to participate in open tryouts for the U.S. Women’s National Team, U.S. Women’s National A2 Program and U.S. Women’s Junior National Team. Read More

U.S. Women’s Training Group Schedules Exhibitions

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Training Team will participate in two friendly exhibition matches versus Japan’s Girls’ Youth National Team on March 1 and March 2 in the Southern California area. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for Feb. 14

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Feb. 14 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

Record Attendance Projected for Open Tryouts

USAV projects a record 215 athletes will participate in open tryouts for the U.S. Women’s National Team, U.S. Women’s National A2 Program and U.S. Women’s Junior National Team. The tryouts are set for Feb. 25-27, 2011 in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More

Hugh McCutcheon Accepts Minnesota Coaching Position

Hugh McCutcheon, who has served as either the U.S. Women’s or U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team Head Coach since 2005, has accepted the University of Minnesota offer to become its head women’s volleyball coach. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for Feb. 8

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Feb. 8 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for Jan. 31

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Jan. 31 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

U.S. Women’s National Team Weekly Update for Jan. 24

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Jan. 24 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for Jan. 17

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Jan. 17 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

Dr. Reeser Presented FIVB Special Honor

Dr. Jonathan Reeser (Marshfield, Wis.), a U.S. physician who has been highly involved with USA Volleyball’s team of doctors, was presented with a special Sport Science Award at the FIVB Medicine Congress being held in Bled, Slovenia. Read More

U.S. Women’s Winter Training Block Starts Jan. 17

The U.S. Women’s National Team will hold its winter training block from Jan. 17 to mid-April at the American Sports Centers in Anaheim, Calif. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for Jan. 3

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Jan. 3 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for Dec. 20

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Dec. 20 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for Dec. 16

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Dec. 16 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

Weishoff Named U.S. Women’s Team Assistant Coach

U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand) announced today that he has added Paula Weishoff to his coaching staff as an assistant coach. Read More

USA Volleyball Names its Teams of the Year

Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers comprise the Beach Team of the Year. The U.S. Women’s National Team has been named the Indoor Team of the Year. The U.S. Women’s Sitting Volleyball Team has been named the U.S. Sitting Team of the Year. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for Dec. 9

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Dec. 9 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

Sykora Named USAV Indoor Female Athlete of Year

Stacy Sykora has been named the USA Volleyball Indoor Female Athlete of the Year for 2010 and has been nominated for the United States Olympic Committee SportsWoman of the Year. Read More

U.S. Women’s National Team Open Tryout Dates Set

USA Volleyball will hold its annual open tryouts for the U.S. Women’s National Team and Associated Training Programs Feb. 25-27, 2011, at the U.S. Olympic Training Center (USOTC) in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More

U.S. Women Remain Second in World Ranking

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team remains in second place behind top-ranked Brazil in the official FIVB world rankings published on Nov. 16. Read More

Sykora, Tom Earn FIVB World Championship Honors

U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team libero Stacy Sykora and outside hitter Logan Tom finished the 2010 FIVB Women’s World Championship atop a total of three statistical categories. Read More

U.S. Women Denied World Championship Bronze

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team lost a heart-breaking five-set match (18-25, 25-23, 21-25, 25-19, 15-8) to Japan in the 2010 FIVB Women’s World Championship bronze medal match played Sunday evening in Tokyo. Read More

U.S. Women Lose to Russia in World Semis

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team lost to Russia 25-16, 13-25, 25-19, 25-21 in the first semifinal match of the 2010 FIVB Women’s World Championship on Saturday evening in Tokyo. Read More

USA Volleyball HP Coaches’ Clinic Set for Jan. 20-22

The 2011 USA Volleyball High Performance Coaches’ Clinic will take place Jan. 20-22 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More

U.S. Women Reach World Championship Semifinals

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team has filled the final spot of the 2010 FIVB Women’s World Championship semifinal round that starts Nov. 13 in Tokyo. Read More

U.S. Women Fall to Brazil at Worlds

The U.S. Women’s National Team lost to Brazil 25-19, 24-26, 25-19, 25-23 Wednesday afternoon to conclude the FIVB Women’s World Championship second round Pool F at Nagoya, Japan. Read More

U.S. Women Down Dutch, Stay in Semi Chase

Destinee Hooker collected a match-high 20 points to help the U.S. Women’s National Team defeat Netherlands 3-0 Tuesday during the FIVB World Championship second round Pool F in Japan. Read More

Italy Gives U.S. Women First Loss at Worlds

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team lost for the first time at the FIVB World Championship Sunday evening after falling to Italy 25-16, 24-26, 27-25, 27-25 in a second-round Pool F match at Nagoya, Japan. Read More

U.S. Women Blank Czech Republic, Remain Undefeated

Destinee Hooker notched 19 points in leading the U.S. Women’s National Team to a 25-20, 25-20, 25-13 victory over Czech Republic Saturday to open the FIVB Women’s World Championship Second Round Pool F in Japan. Read More

Four Tough Opponents Await U.S. Women at Worlds

The U.S. Women’s National Team, No. 2 in the world, steps into the 2010 FIVB World Championship Second Round Pool F as one of two undefeated teams in the group that starts play on Nov. 6. Read More

Volleyball Legends Kiraly, Torres Meet on Court in Japan

USA's Charles “Karch” Kiraly and Cuba's Regla Torres find the FIVB World Championships and the Olympic Games as comfortable as being in the kitchen is for a professional chef or the bullring for a skilled matador. Read More

USA Downs Cuba, Closes World Championship Pool 5-0

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team closed out the FIVB World Championship first round Pool C undefeated after defeating NORCECA rival Cuba 30-28, 25-23, 22-25, 25-23 in a nail-biter Wednesday evening at Matsumoto, Japan. Read More

U.S. Women Sweep Kazakhstan at World Championship

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team remains undefeated in four matches during the FIVB World Championship first round Pool C as it defeated Kazakhstan 25-17, 25-19, 25-19 on Tuesday evening at Matsumoto, Japan. Read More

Notes on FIVB Women’s World Championship

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team is off to a fast start at the 2010 FIVB World Championship being staged in various cities in Japan from Oct. 29 through Nov. 14. Read More

U.S. Women Sweep Germany at Worlds

The U.S. Women’s National Team remains undefeated at the FIVB World Championship after defeating Germany 25-23, 26-24, 25-17 in a battle of undefeated squads Sunday evening at Matsumoto, Japan. Read More

Veteran Berg Passing the Torch to the New Generation

Two-time Olympian Lindsey Berg is passing on her setting knowledge to first-year U.S. Women's National Team setter Alisha Glass at the 2010 FIVB Women's World Championship being held in Japan. Read More

U.S. Women Handle Croatia at Worlds

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team defeated Croatia 25-16, 25-13, 25-23 Saturday afternoon on the second day of the FIVB World Championship first round Pool C being held at Matsumoto, Japan. Read More

U.S. Women Top Thailand in World Opener

Destinee Hooker scored a personal international-best 28 points in helping the U.S. Women’s National Team open the 2010 FIVB World Championship with a 23-25, 25-17, 25-17, 25-21 victory over Thailand on Friday in Matsumoto, Japan. Read More

1980 U.S. Women’s Olympic Team Enshrined

Members of the 1980 U.S. Women’s Olympic Volleyball Team were officially enshrined into the Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame Wednesday evening at the city’s World Arena in front of a sold-out crowd of 700 people. Read More

U.S. Women Beat Toray in Pre-World Scrimmage

The U.S. Women’s National Team continued its preparation for the 2010 FIVB World Championship by sweeping Toray in a five-set friendly exhibition match versus Japan’s reigning V-League champions Toray on Oct. 26 in Japan. Read More

U.S. Women Set Roster for World Championship

The U.S. Women’s National Team has announced its 14-player roster for the FIVB Women’s World Championship that will take place Oct. 29 to Nov. 14. The World Championship is held every four years in the second year of the Olympic quad. Read More

1980 U.S. Women’s Team Ready for Enshrinement

Members of the 1980 U.S. Women’s Olympic Volleyball Team will be enshrined into the Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame at the city’s World Arena at 7 p.m. on Oct. 21 in front of a sold-out crowd of 700 people. Read More

U.S. Women Fall to Brazil in Four

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team lost to Brazil 25-22, 25-20, 18-25, 25-20 on Wednesday evening at Londrina, Brazil. The match concluded a 10-day, four friendly exhibition tour of Brazil. Read More

U.S. Women Fall to Brazil in Five in Friendly Tour Opener

The U.S. Women’s National Team lost to Brazil 19-25, 25-17, 24-26, 25-15, 15-11 on Sept. 25 at Maringa, Brazil, to open a four-match friendly exhibition tour of Brazil. Read More

U.S. Women’s Schedule for Brazil Tour Announced

The U.S. Women’s National Team will play Brazil in four friendly scrimmages in Maringa and Londrina, Brazil, during a training trip scheduled for Sept. 19-30. Read More

U.S. Women Name World Championship Prelim Roster

The U.S. Women’s National Team, which will a series of friendly matches with Brazil at the end of September, has announced its 20-player preliminary roster for the FIVB Women’s World Championship. Read More

U.S. Women Move Up Two Spots in World Ranking

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team has moved up two spots to second place in the FIVB World Ranking released on Aug. 30. Read More

Akinradewo, Glass Earn World Grand Prix Honors

Foluke Akinradewo (Plantation, Fla.) was named the Most Valuable Player and Best Blocker at the 18th FIVB World Grand Prix, while teammate Alisha Glass (Leland, Mich.) earned Best Setter for the event. Read More

U.S. Women Golden at World Grand Prix, Defeat Japan

Jordan Larson scored a team-high 15 points to lead the U.S. Women’s National Team to a 26-24, 25-20, 25-23 victory over Japan Sunday afternoon to secure the gold medal at the 18th FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round being played at Ningbo, China. Read More

U.S. Women Edge Brazil in Grand Prix Final Round

Foluke Akinradewo totaled 23 points to help the U.S. Women’s National Team defeat Brazil 22-25, 25-19, 30-28, 17-25, 15-13 on Friday during the third day of 18th FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round competition in China. Read More

U.S. Women Sweep Italy to Take Grand Prix Lead

Destinee Hooker totaled a match-high 17 points in leading the U.S. Women’s National Team to a 25-23, 25-20, 25-14 victory over Italy on Thursday afternoon in the FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round competition in China. Read More

U.S. Women Rally Past Poland at Grand Prix

Foluke Akinradewo scored six of her 19 points in the fifth set to lead the U.S. Women’s National Team's rally from two sets down to defeat Poland 13-25, 18-25, 28-26, 25-19, 15-12 Wednesday on the opening day of the FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round. Read More

U.S. Women Build Momentum Into Grand Prix Finals

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team rides a six-match win streak into the 18th FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round that begins on Aug. 25 at Ningbo, China. Read More

U.S. Women Hold Back China at Grand Prix

Destinee Hooker scored an international career-high 25 points in leading the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team to a 25-20, 25-10, 22-25, 25-22 victory over China on Sunday afternoon during Pool G of the 18th World Grand Prix in Hong Kong. Read More

U.S. Women Dominate Thailand at Grand Prix

Jordan Larson scored a match-high 16 points in leading the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team to a fifth straight victory with a 25-16, 25-16, 25-16 win over Thailand on Saturday afternoon in Hong Kong during Pool G of the 18th FIVB World Grand Prix. Read More

Women Top Germany, Advance to Grand Prix Finals

Destinee Hooker (San Antonio, Texas) scored a match-high 20 points to lead the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team to a 25-15, 25-18, 25-13 victory over Germany on Friday afternoon in Hong Kong during Pool G of the 18th FIVB World Grand Prix. Read More

U.S. Women’s Roster Unchanged for Hong Kong

The U.S. Women’s National Team will use the same 14-player roster for this weekend’s FIVB World Grand Prix Pool G matches in Hong Kong that went undefeated in three matches in Thailand last weekend. Read More

U.S. Women in Reach of Grand Prix Finals Spot

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team concludes the 18th FIVB World Grand Prix preliminary round in Hong Kong with three Pool G matches this coming weekend, and a spot in the six-team World Grand Prix Final Round is well within reach. Read More

U.S. Women Top Puerto Rico at World Grand Prix

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team overcame a slow start and used a balanced offense to defeat NORCECA rival Puerto Rico 21-25, 25-22, 25-12, 25-15 Sunday evening during Pool D action of the 18th FIVB World Grand Prix in Bangkok, Thailand. Read More

U.S. Women Sweep Thailand at World Grand Prix

Heather Bown scored a match-high 15 points in leading the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team to a 25-18, 25-21, 25-13 victory over host Thailand Saturday evening during Pool D action of the 18th FIVB World Grand Prix in Bangkok, Thailand. Read More

U.S. Women Block Italy in FIVB World Grand Prix

Heather Bown and Destinee Hooker each turned in a team-high of 19 points with nine blocks apiece in leading the U.S. Women’s National Team to a 26-28, 26-24, 25-23, 25-15 victory over Italy on Friday at the FIVB World Grand Prix in Bangkok, Thailand. Read More

Logan Tom Added to FIVB World Grand Prix Roster

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team has made a slight adjust to its roster for the second preliminary weekend of the FIVB World Grand Prix taking place Aug. 13-15 at Bangkok, Thailand. Read More

U.S. Women to Thailand for Next Grand Prix Stage

The U.S. Women’s National Team travels to Bangkok, Thailand, for three Pool D matches held Aug. 13-15 in the second preliminary weekend of the 18th FIVB World Grand Prix. Read More

U.S. Women Lose to Poland at World Grand Prix

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team lost to Poland 16-25, 26-24, 25-19, 25-23 on Sunday afternoon during the opening weekend of preliminary pool play of the 18th FIVB World Grand Prix in Gdynia, Poland. Read More

U.S. Women Fall to Germany at World Grand Prix

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team lost to Germany 25-23, 25-22, 16-25, 25-23 on Saturday evening during the opening weekend of preliminary pool play of the 18th FIVB World Grand Prix in Gdynia, Poland. Read More

U.S. Women Open FIVB World Grand Prix with Win

Destinee Hooker collected a match-high 17 points as the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team opened the 18th FIVB World Grand Prix with a 26-24, 22-25, 25-14, 25-19 victory over rival Dominican Republic on Friday evening in Gdynia, Poland. Read More

U.S. Women Name World Grand Prix Roster for Poland

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team has announced its 13-player roster that will be available for competition during the first week preliminary weekend of the FIVB World Grand Prix held Aug. 6-8 at Gdynia, Poland. Read More

FIVB World Grand Prix Next Test for U.S. Women

The U.S. Women’s National Team is 9-3 in 2010 with podium finishes in its first two tournaments, but the 2010 FIVB World Grand Prix in August will serve as its next challenge on the road to the 2010 FIVB World Championships at the end of the year. Read More

FIVB Implements New International Transfer Process

The Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) has created a new online system for its international transfer procedure that will go into effect for the 2010-2011 season, thus eliminating the paper format. Read More

U.S. Blue Tops U.S. Red

The U.S. Women’s National Team finished its two-match, intrasquad scrimmage series Saturday at St. Margaret’s Episcopal School in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. The Blue team won the match, 3-2. Read More

U.S. Women's Red Team Over Blue Team

The U.S. Women’s National Red Team defeated its Blue Team counterpart 26-24, 25-22, 25-23, 24-26 in a four-set intrasquad scrimmage on Saturday in Irvine, Calif., at Irvine Valley College. Read More

U.S. Women Split Roster for Scrimmage

U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon has divided the team roster that will compete at the 2010 FIVB World Grand Prix into two squads for the upcoming Red-Blue intrasquad scrimmages in Southern California. Read More

U.S. Women Prepare for Red-Blue Scrimmages

The U.S. Women’s National Team has scheduled two intra-squad Red-Blue scrimmages in July as it prepares for the annual FIVB World Grand Prix. Read More

U.S. Women’s Junior National Team Defeats Mexico

The U.S. Women’s Junior National Team defeated Mexico 25-19, 25-16, 25-23 on Wednesday evening at the NORCECA Women’s Junior (U-20) Continental Championships held in Tijuana, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Earn Bronze at Pan Am Cup

Megan Hodge (Durham, N.C.) scored 16 points to lead the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team to a 25-15, 25-20, 25-17 sweep of Cuba on Saturday evening in the bronze-medal match of the IX Pan American Cup being held in Tijuana, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Lose Semifinal to Dominican Republic

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team dropped a 22-25, 25-23, 25-22, 25-16 match to Dominican Republic on Friday evening during the second semifinal match of the IX Pan American Cup being held in Tijuana, Mexico. Read More

Hodge Continues to Gain Honors

Megan Hodge (Durham, N.C.), an outside hitter playing her first season with the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team, continues to build an impressive resume of collegiate honors despite playing her last match on Dec. 19, 2009. Read More

U.S. Women Obtain One Goal, Reaching for Another

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team has obtained one of its major goals at the IX Women's Pan American Cup, but one other tournament goal is well within reach as the team heads into the semifinals on June 25. Read More

U.S. Women Reach Pan Am Cup Semifinals

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team defeated host Mexico 25-14, 25-16, 25-15 Tuesday evening on the final day of pool competition at the IX Women’s Pan American Cup being held in Tijuana and Rosarita, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Coast by Costa Rica at Pan Am Cup

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball needed just 53 minutes to defeat Costa Rica 25-11, 25-10, 25-2 Monday evening on the fourth day of pool competition at the IX Women’s Pan American Cup being held in Tijuana and Rosarita, Mexico. Read More

Hodge Named Co-Recipient of Honda-Broderick Cup

Megan Hodge (Durham, N.C.), an outside hitter playing her first season with the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team, was selected Monday as co-winner of the Honda-Broderick Cup as the top Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year for 2009-2010. Read More

U.S. Women Top Trinidad and Tobago

In a battle of pool undefeated teams, the U.S. Women’s National Team stopped Trinidad & Tobago 25-17, 25-9, 25-11 Sunday evening during the IX Women’s Pan American Cup being held jointly in the neighboring Mexico towns of Tijuana and Rosarita. Read More

U.S. Women Sweep Puerto Rico at Pan Am

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team swept Puerto Rico 25-13, 25-17, 25-14 on Saturday afternoon in Tijuana, Mexico, during Pool B competition of the IX Pan American Cup. Read More

U.S. Women Open Pan Am Cup with Win

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team overcame a slow start to defeat Peru 27-25, 25-22, 25-17 on Friday afternoon to open the IX Women’s Pan American Cup in Tijuana, Mexico. Read More

McCutcheon Names 12-Player Pan Am Cup Roster

U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand) has named the 12-player roster that will compete at the IX Women’s Pan American Cup set for June 18-26 in Tijuana, Mexico, and nearby Rosarita. Read More

Pan American Cup Next for U.S. Women

The U.S. Women’s National Team landed back in the U.S. on June 14 with silver medals around their necks from the recently completed Montreux event, but some will get very little rest before the Pan Am Cup that starts June 18. Read More

U.S. Women Settle for Montreux Silver

The U.S. Women’s National Team lost to China 23-25, 29-27, 25-22, 25-20 in the Montreux Volley Masters gold-medal match Sunday afternoon at Montreux, Switzerland. Read More

U.S. Women Advance to Montreux Finals

Megan Hodge scored a team-high 14 points in leading the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team to a 25-18, 25-23, 29-27 victory over NORCECA-rival Cuba in the semifinal round on Saturday evening at the Montreux Volley Masters in Switzerland. Read More

U.S. Women Fall to Russia 3-1 at Montreux

The U.S. Women’s National Team dropped a 22-25, 25-13, 25-23, 25-18 match to Russia on June 11 to conclude pool play at the Montreux Volley Masters in Switzerland. Read More

U.S. Women Rally Past Germany at Montreux

The U.S. Women’s National Team, behind a team-high 27 points from Megan Hodge, rallied from a slow start to top Germany 19-25, 35-33, 25-20, 25-22 on June 9 during the second day of the Montreux Volley Masters event behind held at Montreux, Switzerland. Read More

U.S. Women Start Montreux with Win

Ogonna Nnamani scored a match-high 18 points in leading the U.S. Women’s National Team to a 25-23, 25-23, 25-21 victory over Japan on June 8 to open the 26th Annual Montreux Volley Masters Tournament. Read More

McCutcheon Names U.S. Montreux Roster

U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon has announced his team’s 14-player roster for the 26th Annual Montreux Volley Masters Tournament set for June 8-13 at Montreux, Switzerland. Read More

1980 U.S. Olympic Women’s Team Receives Honor

The 1980 U.S. Olympic Women’s Team has been selected for induction into the Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2010, which was announced on May 18 by the Colorado Springs Sports Commission. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - May 12

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on May 12 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - May 6

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on May 6 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

1980 U.S. Women’s Olympic Team Sets Reunion in Hawaii

The 1980 U.S. Women’s Olympic Volleyball Team will hold a 30th anniversary reunion between May 24 and May 31 in Kaua‘i, Hawaii. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - April 27

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on April 27 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - April 14

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on April 14 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - April 7

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on April 7 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - March 31

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on March 31 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - March 23

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on March 23 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women’s National A2 Program Roster Selected

USA Volleyball has selected 24 players and four coaches to lead its U.S. Women’s National A2 Program for 2010. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - March 16, 2010

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on March 16 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - March 9

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on March 9 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - March 2

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on March 2 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Feb. 23

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Feb. 23 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

McCutcheon Happy with U.S. Women's Open Tryouts

Nearly 175 athletes were put to the test by U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon at the squad’s open tryouts held Feb. 19-21 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Read More

Brown Motivated at U.S. Women’s Open Tryouts

Blair Brown, a rising senior at Penn State, has helped the Nittany Lions to an unprecedented three straight NCAA Division I titles. Yet, she is not resting on those laurels while attending the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team open tryouts. Read More

Injuries Not Stopping Broerman at National Team Tryout

Growing up in Colorado Springs in the hometown of the U.S. Olympic Training Center, Rachael Broerman dreamed of the opportunity to play on the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Feb. 16

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Feb. 16 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, other player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

Music to Jane Collymore's Ears

Jane Collymore has built a solid resume on the volleyball court, including time spent with the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team. However, her resume has been bridging into more areas than just on the volleyball court in recent years. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Feb. 11

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Feb. 11 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women’s National Team Hosts Coach Outreach Program

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team coaching staff has initiated a new program called Coaching Outreach Program (COP) to promote the exchange of coaching ideas between the National Team and college community. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Feb. 2

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Feb. 2 includes briefs on the team's tour of China, U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

Young U.S. Women's Team Downed by Evergrande

The U.S. Women’s National Team, on a training trip to China, lost to Evergrande Volleyball Club 25-20, 25-14, 25-19 on Feb. 2 in an exhibition match at the new Guangzhou Gymnasium in Guangzhou, China. Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Open Tryout Roster

USA Volleyball will hold its largest-ever single tryout for the U.S. Women’s National Team held Feb. 19-21 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More

U.S. Women Fall to Evergrande in Scrimmage

The U.S. Women’s National Team lost to Evergrande Volleyball Club 26-24, 25-23, 21-25, 26-24 on Jan. 31 in a scrimmage prior to the official exhibition match on Feb. 2 at Guangzhou, China. Read More

U.S. Women Defeat Hong Kong Team in Scrimmage

The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated a professional team from Hong Kong in a friendly scrimmage on Jan. 30 as it prepares to meet Evergrande Volleyball Club on Feb. 2 in an exhibition match in Guangzhou. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Jan. 26

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Jan. 26 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women’s National Team Prepares for Exhibition

The U.S. Women’s National Training Team will travel to China Jan. 28 to Feb. 3 for an exhibition against Evergrande Women’s Volleyball Team of the Chinese professional league. Read More

USAV, Change SPTI Partner For National Team Rehab Needs

Change Sports Physical Therapy Institute has been named the Preferred Physical Therapy Provider for U.S. National Volleyball Teams. Read More

Karch Kiraly Autograph Signing in Colorado Springs

U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team Assistant Coach Karch Kiraly will sign autographs and give a presentation on Saturday, Jan. 23, at Big House Sports (1480 North Newport Road) in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Jan. 19

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Jan. 19 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Jan. 15

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Jan. 15 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Jan. 7

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Jan. 7 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Dec. 15

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Dec. 15 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

Haneef-Park, Joines Tamas A Tall Order on Dr. Phil

Tayyiba Haneef-Park (Laguna Hills, Calif.) and Jennifer Joines Tamas (Milpitas, Calif.), both members of the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball team and part of the silver-medal roster at the 2008 Olympic Games, know a thing or two about being tall. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Dec. 8

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Dec. 8 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Dec. 2

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Dec. 2 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, international transfers, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Team "They Said It" on Nov. 24

USA Volleyball has developed an on-going feature series titled "They Said It" in which members of the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team respond to various questions relating to volleyball, pop culture or current events. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Nov. 24

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Nov. 24 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, trivia questions and much more. Read More

2010 FIVB Women's World Championship Pools Set

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team was placed into Pool C of the 2010 FIVB Women’s World Championship Tournament that will be held Oct. 29 to Nov. 14 in various Japanese cities. Read More

U.S. Women’s National Team Open Tryout Dates

USA Volleyball will hold its annual open tryouts for the U.S. Women’s National Team and Associated Training Programs Feb. 19-21, 2010, at the U.S. Olympic Training Center (USOTC) in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More

FIVB Announces 2010 World Grand Prix Groups

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team will travel to Poland, Thailand and Hong Kong in consecutive weekends next summer as part of the 2010 FIVB World Grand Prix, according to a release distributed by the FIVB. Read More

Sykora Tabbed to UIL All-Century Team

Stacy Sykora, a three-time Olympian with the U.S. Women’s National Team, was placed on the University Interscholastic League (UIL) All-Century Volleyball First Team. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Nov. 17

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Nov. 17 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Team "They Said It" on Nov. 4

Kristin Richards, Nellie Spicer, Tracy Stalls and Jamie Morrison are the latest members of the U.S. Women's National Team to participate in the U.S. Women's Team "They Said It" feature. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Nov. 3

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Nov. 3 includes briefs on upcoming U.S. players competing abroad, player information, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Oct. 14

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Oct. 14 includes briefs on upcoming U.S. events, player information, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Team "They Said It" on Oct. 12

Lindsey Berg, Jane Collymore and Courtney Thompson have provided the latest responses in the U.S. Women's National Team "They Said It" feature. Read More

Metcalf Named NORCECA Best Spiker

U.S. Women’s National Team opposite Nancy Metcalf (Hull, Iowa) was named the Best Spiker at the conclusion of the NORCECA Continental Championship held Sept. 22-27 at Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Read More

U.S. Women Denied Bronze by Cuba

In a moment of déjà vu, the U.S. Women lost a five-set marathon to Cuba 17-25, 16-25, 28-26, 25-16, 15-11 in the bronze medal match Sunday during the NORCECA Continental Championship in Puerto Rico. Read More

U.S. Women Lose in Five to Dominican Republic

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team had five match points against Dominican Republic before losing a five-set semifinal match 21-25, 26-24, 10-25, 25-20, 21-19 Saturday evening during the NORCECA Championship in Puerto Rico. Read More

U.S. Women Advance to NORCECA Semifinals

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team, ranked second in the world, overcame an opening set loss to Canada Friday to win 17-25, 25-10, 25-23, 25-21 during the NORCECA Continental Championship quarterfinals. Read More

U.S. Women Cruise by Costa Rica

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team, ranked second in the world, dominated Costa Rica 25-7, 25-10, 25-13 on Thursday evening to conclude NORCECA Continental Championship Pool B at Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Read More

U.S. Women Edged by Cuba in Five

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team, ranked second in the world, dropped a heart-breaking five-set match to Cuba 19-25, 16-25, 25-16, 28-26, 15-10 on Wednesday in NORCECA Continental Championship Pool B action at Puerto Rico. Read More

U.S. Women Open NORCECA with Sweep

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team, ranked second in the world, opened the NORCECA Continental Championship with a 25-18, 25-10, 25-13 victory over Mexico in Pool B on Tuesday afternoon at Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Read More

Women’s Final Roster Named for NORCECA

U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon has turned in the 14-player roster which will represent Team USA at the NORCECA Continental Championship Sept. 22-27 in Puerto Rico. Read More

U.S. Women's Team "They Said It" on Sept. 20

U.S. Women's National Team players Nicole Davis, Christa Harmotto, Nancy Metcalf and Tracy Stalls have provided answers in the "They Said It" feature. Read More

U.S. Women Prepare for Key NORCECA Championship

The second-ranked U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team will compete in the biennial eight-country NORCECA Continental Championship Sept. 22-27 at Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Read More

Pressey, Harmotto Earn Individual Final 4 Cup Honors

Angie Pressey and Christa Harmotto earned individual honors for the Final Four Intercontinental Cup in which the U.S. Women’s National Team finished with the silver medal on Sunday evening in Peru. Read More

U.S. Women Earn Silver at Final Four Cup

The U.S. Women’s National Team lost to top-ranked Brazil 25-17, 25-16, 25-27, 25-19 Sunday afternoon in the gold-medal match of the 2009 Final Four Intercontinental Cup being staged at Lima, Peru. Read More

Paolini Learning in More Ways Than One

When Lauren Paolini joined the U.S. Women’s National Team in the spring months of 2008, she put on hold her education at the University of Texas for the chance of a lifetime to compete for a spot on Team USA’s 2008 Olympic Games roster. Read More

U.S. Women Advance to Final 4 Gold Match

The U.S. Women’s National Team powered past NORCECA rival Dominican Republic 25-20, 23-25, 25-22, 26-24 Saturday evening in the first semifinal match of the 2009 Final Four Intercontinental Cup at Lima, Peru. Read More

U.S. Women Swept by Dominican Republic

The U.S. Women’s National Team lost to Dominican Republic 25-20, 25-19, 25-23 Friday during the third day of the 2009 Final Four Intercontinental Cup at Lima, Peru. Read More

U.S. Women Topple Peru 3-1

The U.S. Women’s National Team claimed a 25-10, 20-25, 25-14, 25-20 victory over host Peru Thursday evening during the second day of the 2009 Final Four Intercontinental Cup being staged Sept. 9-13 at Lima, Peru. Read More

U.S. Women's Team "They Said It" on Sept. 10

Cynthia Barboza, Nicole Davis, Christa Harmotto and Courtney Thompson are the most recent U.S. Women's National Team players to be featured in the "They Said It" feature segment Read More

U.S. Women Rally Falls Short vs Brazil

The U.S. Women lost to Brazil 25-12, 18-25, 25-22, 19-25, 15-13 Wednesday evening during the opening day of the 2009 Final Four Intercontinental Cup being staged Sept. 9-13 at Lima, Peru. Read More

U.S. Women Start with Brazil at Final 4 Cup

The U.S. Women open the 2009 Final Four Intercontinental Cup versus top-ranked Brazil in the event being played Sept. 9-13 at Lima, Peru. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Sept. 2

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Sept. 2 includes briefs on upcoming U.S. events, player information, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women Prepare for Final Four Cup in Peru

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team is one of four countries which will compete in the four-team 2009 Final Four Intercontinental Cup held Sept. 9-13 Lima, Peru. Read More

U.S. Women's Team "They Said It" on Sept. 2

USA Volleyball has developed an on-going feature series titled "They Said It" in which members of the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team respond to various questions relating to volleyball, pop culture or current events. Read More

U.S. Women's Team "They Said It" on Aug. 27

In the first edition of "They Said It," Cynthia Barboza, Jane Collymore, Julie Rubenstein and Nellie Spicer respond to various questions relating to volleyball, pop culture or current events. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Aug. 25

Find out who just got married, who announced she is pregnant, who is in the gym training and other team news in the latest U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team Weekly Update. Read More

U.S. Women Fall Short Versus Thailand

The U.S. Women’s National Team concluded the 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix preliminary rounds on a sour note in a 19-25, 25-20, 25-21, 23-25, 15-11 loss to host Thailand on Sunday afternoon at Bangkok. Read More

U.S. Women Sweep Puerto Rico at WGP

The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated NORCECA rival Puerto Rico 25-16, 25-18, 25-22 on Saturday afternoon in Bangkok, Thailand, during the final preliminary round weekend of the FIVB World Grand Prix and Pool I group. Read More

Germany Sweeps U.S. Women at Grand Prix

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team completed its second round of pool play in the FIVB World Grand Prix with a loss to Germany, 0-3 (22025, 18-25, 25-27) on Sunday in Miao Lie in Chinese Taipei. Read More

U.S. Women Can't Overcome Netherlands

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team could not work its tiebreaker magic two nights in a row as it fell to Netherlands 3-2 (25-12, 22-25, 16-25, 25-20, 15-13) in an FIVB World Grand Prix match on Saturday in Miao Lie in Chinese Taipei. Read More

U.S. Women Win Marathon Match over Dominican

The U.S. Women’s National Team got 20 points from Nancy Metcalf and 17 from Foluke Akinradewo as it defeated Dominican Republic 3-2 (25-18, 25-19, 23-25, 21-25, 23-21) in an FIVB World Grand Prix match on Friday in Miao Lie in Chinese Taipei. Read More

U.S. Women Battle for First Grand Prix Win

The U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team came back from two sets down to defeat Puerto Rico 3-2 (21-25, 20-25, 25-23, 25-14, 15-13) on Saturday in an FIVB World Grand Prix pool play match in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Read More

Germany Gets Jump on U.S. Women at Grand Prix

A young U.S. Women's National Team was swept by Germany 25-15, 25-15, 25-16 in its first 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix pool play match on Friday at Maracanazihno Gym in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Read More

New Players Center Stage for FIVB World Grand Prix

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team begins FIVB World Grand Prix July 31 in Brazil with a different look than the 2008 Olympic Games in which USA-Brazil met in the gold-medal match. Read More

U.S. Women Win Spot in World Championship

The U.S. Women’s National Team earned a spot into next year’s FIVB World Championship after topping Costa Rica 25-15, 25-9, 25-15 to finish the FIVB World Championship Qualification Tournament - NORCECA Pool G with an undefeated 3-0 record. Read More

U.S. Women Blank Barbados

The U.S. Women’s National Team handled visiting Barbados (SCORES) on Tuesday evening to improve to 2-0 in the FIVB World Championship NORCECA Pool G being held at UCF Arena in Orlando. Read More

U.S. Women Overwhelm Netherlands Antilles

The United States opened the FIVB World Championship NORCECA Pool G with a 25-10, 25-9, 25-5 victory over Netherlands Antilles on Monday evening at UCF Arena in Orlando. Read More

Preview of World Championship Qualifier in Orlando

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team is hosting the FIVB World Championship Qualification Tournament for NORCECA Pool G July 6-8 at UCF Arena in Orlando, Fla. NORCECA Pool G is a third-round qualification tournament into the World Championship. Read More

Pan American Cup Individual Honors

Dominican's De La Cruz named MVP, Scott-Arruda and Davis earn individual honors at the Pan American Cup Read More

Puerto Rico Downs U.S. Women for Bronze

Puerto Rico notched a 25-22, 20-25, 25-21, 25-20 victory over United States in the bronze-medal match of the Eighth Women’s Pan American Cup being played at the University of Miami’s BankUnited Center. Read More

Brazil Comes Back Versus U.S. Women

After falling in the first set, Brazil came back to defeat the U.S. 22-25, 25-22, 25-19, 25-14 in the semifinals of the Eighth Women’s Pan American Cup being held in Miami. Read More

U.S. Women Battle Past Puerto Rico 3-1

The U.S. Women edged Puerto Rico 25-15, 25-20, 24-26, 25-23 in a battle of unbeaten teams on June 30 during the final day of pool play matches during the Eighth Women’s Pan American Cup at the University of Miami’s BankUnited Center. Read More

U.S. women hold off Peru challenge, 4-0, at Pan Am

The United States (4-0) defeated Peru (2-2) 25-22, 25-21, 26-24 on Monday evening during the Eighth Women’s Pan American Cup at the University of Miami’s BankUnited Center. Read More

U.S. Women 3-0 at Pan Am Cup, Defeat Mexico

The United States maintained its lead in Pool A of the Eighth Women’s Pan American Cup with a convincing 25-19, 25-14, 25-11 victory over Mexico Sunday evening at the University of Miami’s BankUnited Center. Read More

U.S. Blocks Guatemala at Pan Am Cup

The United States improved to 2-0 in the Eighth Women’s Pan American Cup after dominating Guatemala 25-7, 25-12, 25-7 Saturday evening at the University of Miami’s BankUnited Center. Read More

U.S. Women Handle Costa Rica

The United States began the Eighth Women’s Pan American Cup with a convincing 25-7, 25-6, 25-16 victory over Costa Rica on Friday evening at the University of Miami’s BankUnited Center. Read More

U.S. Roster Set for Historic Women’s Pan Am Cup

The Pan American Cup, scheduled for June 26 to July 4 in Miami, will serve as an historic occasion for the U.S. Women’s National Team, which has been itching to get back onto the court since winning the silver medal at the 2008 Olympic Games. Read More

Blue wins U.S. Women’s National Team scrimmage

The U.S. Women’s National Team held an intra-squad scrimmage won by the Blue Team on June 20 at JSerra High School in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., as it prepares to begin a busy summer stretch of matches. Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Scrimmage Rosters Announced

The U.S. Women’s National Team will play an intrasquad scrimmage at JSerra High School at 7 p.m. PT on Saturday, June 20, at San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - June 15

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly Update includes briefs on upcoming U.S. events, list of players currently training in Anaheim, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S.-Hosted Women's World Championship Qualifier Field Set

The FIVB World Championship NORCECA Pool G qualification tournament, scheduled for July 6-8 at UCF Arena in Orlando, has finalized the four-team round-robin field with a berth into the 2010 FIVB World Championship at stake. Read More

U.S. Women's National Team to Hold Scrimmage

The U.S. Women’s National Team will play an intrasquad scrimmage at JSerra High School at 7 p.m. PT on Saturday, June 20, at San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Read More

Preview: Women's Pan Am Cup, World Championship Qualifier

Preview of the 2009 season, the Eighth Women's Pan American Cup held June 26-July 4 in Miami and the World Championship Qualification Tournament for NORCECA Pool G held July 6-8 in Orlando. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - May 27

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on May 27 includes briefs on upcoming U.S. events, national team players competing overseas, trivia questions and much more. Read More

Women’s Pan American Cup Schedule Announced

The Women’s Pan American Cup schedule has been released. The 12-country event played over nine days is being held June 26 to July 4 at the University of Miami and Florida International University. Read More

McCutcheon Named USOC 2008 Coach of the Year

USA Volleyball Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand), who led the U.S. Men’s National Team to the gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games has been named the 2008 National Coach of the Year by the USOC. Read More

UCF Arena to Host Women’s World Championship Qualifier

USA Volleyball is proud to announce University of Central Florida and UCF Arena, located in Orlando, Fla., as its host site for NORCECA’s FIVB Women’s World Championship Pool G qualification tournament set for July 6-8. Read More

U.S. Women's National A2 Program Sets Charitable Scrimmage

The U.S. Women’s National A2 Team program, composed of 24 elite athletes with remaining collegiate eligibility, will conduct an intrasquad scrimmage on May 21, at 6 p.m. at the University of Minnesota. Read More

FIVB Announces 2009 World Grand Prix Schedule

The FIVB has announced the competition schedule for its 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix, which begins July 31 with three consecutive weekends of preliminary rounds concluding with the Finals Aug. 19-23 at Tokyo. Read More

Kiraly Selected for Academic All-America® Hall of Fame

U.S. Women’s National Team Assistant Coach Karch Kiraly (San Clemente, Calif.) is one of five individuals announced May 8 as inductees into the CoSIDA Academic All-America® Hall of Fame. Read More

Pan American Cup Tickets Now Available

USA Volleyball and the Miami-Dade Sports Commission has established ticket prices for the Eighth Annual Women’s Pan American Cup to be hosted in the city of Miami from June 26 to July 4. Read More

USAV, Anaheim Finalize Contract for U.S. Women

USA Volleyball and the City of Anaheim are pleased to announce the agreement to bring the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team (Women’s Team) to Anaheim from Colorado Springs has been finalized. Read More

Kiraly Named U.S. Women's Assistant

Karch Kiraly (San Clemente, Calif.), the most decorated player in the history of volleyball and an international legend – both indoor and on the beach – has been named an assistant coach of the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - April 13

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on April 13 includes recaps of the team’s matches against Egypt, 2009 statistics, briefs on upcoming U.S. events, national team players competing overseas, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women’s National Team Sweeps Egypt

Julie Rubenstein scored a match-high 16 points in leading the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team to a 25-13, 25-15, 27-25 victory over Egypt at Cairo on April 12. Read More

U.S. Women’s National Team Over Egypt 3-1

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team defeated Egypt 25-14, 25-27, 25-18, 28-26 on April 10 at Cairo to open its 2009 season. The two teams will play again on April 12 at Cairo. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - April 6

The U.S. Women's National Team Update released April 6 includes briefs on upcoming U.S. events, updates on national team players playing overseas and how to purchase replica jerseys and apparel. Read More

Barboza Named a Finalist for Sullivan Award

Cynthia Barboza (Long Beach, Calif.), an alternate for both the 2004 and 2008 U.S. Olympic Women’s Volleyball teams, has been selected as one of five finalists for the 79th AAU Sullivan Award. Read More

Women's Pan American Cup Pools Set for Miami Event

The Eighth Annual Women’s Pan American Cup, hosted by USA Volleyball in Miami from June 26 to July 4, has grouped its 12 participating teams into two six-team pools. Read More

U.S. Women’s National A2 Team Roster Selected

USA Volleyball has selected 24 players and four coaches to lead its U.S. Women’s National A2 Program for 2009. Read More

Mizuno Selected as Exclusive, Official Ankle Brace Provider

Mizuno USA, Inc. will be USAV's exclusive and official ankle brace. Mizuno remains “Official Athletic Apparel and Footwear Supplier for the USA Men’s and Women’s National Teams and teams representing the United States in the Olympic Games.”Read More

U.S. Women's Team To Tour Egypt

USA Volleyball will send a senior-level volleyball team to Egypt in April as part of an exchange program involving the United States Olympic Committee and the Egyptian National Olympic Committee. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - March 23

The U.S. Women's National Team Update includes briefs on national team players, trivia questions, how to purchase commemorative Olympic apparel, replica jerseys and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - March 16

The U.S. Women's National Team Update released on March 16 includes briefs on national team players competing overseas, trivia questions, how to purchase commemorative apparel, replica jerseys and much more. Read More

U.S. Women to Host 2009 Pan Am Cup in Miami

USA Volleyball will host the Eighth Annual Women’s Pan American Cup June 26-July 4 in conjunction with the USA Junior Olympic Girls’ Volleyball Championships in the Miami area. Read More

U.S. National Team Players’ Reactions to City of Anaheim Vote

Players on USA Volleyball’s Men’s and Women’s National Teams comments on the Anaheim City Council’s March 10 vote, which moved the city one step closer to being the host training city for both programs through the 2016 Olympic Games. Read More

USAV, City of Anaheim Move Forward in Relocation of Women's National Team

The Anaheim City Council voted unanimously to authorize City staff to negotiate an agreement with USAV that would relocate the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team to train in Anaheim. Read More

Barboza Selected as Semifinalist for AAU Sullivan Award

Cynthia Barboza (Long Beach, Calif.), an alternate for both the 2004 and 2008 U.S. Olympic Women’s Volleyball teams, has been selected as a one of 12 semifinalists for the 79th AAU Sullivan Award. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - March 9

The U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on March 9 includes briefs on national team players, trivia questions, how to purchase National Team apparel, international transfers and much more. Read More

Morrison Added to U.S. Women's National Team Staff

U.S. Women’s National Team Head Volleyball Coach Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand) announced today the hiring of Jamie Morrison as the team’s assistant coach/technical coordinator. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - March 2

The U.S. Women's National Team Update includes briefs on national team players competing overseas, trivia questions, how to purchase replica jerseys and apparel, international transfer lists and much more. Read More

Berg to Ring New York Stock Exchange Bell

Lindsey Berg (Honolulu), a two-time Olympian with the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team, will assist the Jack Brewer Foundation in ringing the New York Stock Exchange closing bell on Friday, Feb. 27. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Feb. 24

The latest U.S. Women's National Team Update includes briefs on national team players competing overseas, U.S. Women's National Team Open Tryouts, trivia questions, how to purchase apparel and much more. Read More

U.S. Women’s National Team Open Tryouts a Record Success

USAV conducted its three-day U.S. Women's National Team Open Tryout Feb. 20-22 in Colorado Springs, Colo. The tryout attracted a record 160 athletes. Read More

Record Numbers Trying Out for Women's Team

USA Volleyball is currently hosting a record 160 athletes as part of its three-day U.S. Women’s National Team Open Tryout that continues through Feb. 22 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Feb. 15

The current U.S. Women's National Team Update includes briefs on national team players competing overseas, U.S. Women's National Team Open Tryouts, trivia questions, how to purchase apparel and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Weekly Update for Feb. 9

The U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update includes briefs on national team players competing overseas, U.S. Women's National Team Open Tryouts, trivia questions, how to purchase apparel and much more. Read More

U.S. Women’s Team Open Tryout

USA Volleyball will host approximately 160 athletes as part of its U.S. Women's National Team Open Tryout set for Feb. 20-22 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Feb. 2

The U.S. Women's National Team Weekly Update includes briefs on national team players, upcoming national team events, trivia, how to purchase USA Volleyball apparel, ect. Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Weekly Update - Jan. 26

This U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update includes briefs on national team players competing, U.S. Women's National Team Open Tryouts, trivia, how to purchase apparel, international transfers and much more. Read More

U.S. Women’s National Team Weekly Update for Jan. 20

The U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update includes briefs on national team players competing overseas, U.S. Women's National Team Open Tryouts, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Weekly Update for Jan. 13

The latest U.S. Women's National Team Weekly includes briefs on national team players competing overseas, trivia questions, how to purchase replica national team jerseys, updated list of U.S. players competing professionally and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Weekly Update for Jan. 7

The U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update includes briefs on national team players competing overseas, USAV presence at AVCA Convention and NCAA Championship, international transfers and much more. Read More

McCutcheon to Ride Rose Parade Float - U.S. Men's Update

Former U.S. Men’s National Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon will ride Anaheim’s float in the Rose Parade on Jan. 1, 2009 in Pasadena, Calif. Also, updates on U.S. Men's National Team players overseas. Read More

McCutcheon Accepts U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Position

Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand) has accepted the head coach position of the U.S. Women's National Team for the 2009-2012 Olympic quadrennial, according to USA Volleyball Chief Executive Officer Doug Beal. Read More

Pools Set for 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix

The U.S. Women's National Indoor Volleyball Team will travel to Brazil, Chinese Taipei and Thailand in its three preliminary round weekends of the 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix, followed by the tournament's Final Round at Tokyo if it advances. Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Weekly Update for Dec. 1

The current edition of the U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Dec. 1 includes briefs on national team players competing overseas, trivia questions, U.S. Women's National Team Open Tryouts, how to purchase apparel and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Weekly Update for Nov. 26

Update includes information on Lang Ping's contract status, Open Tryouts, national team players updates, trivia, community service projects, how to purchase replica national team apparel and much more. Read More

Lang Ping Elects Not to Extend Contract with USA Volleyball

USA Volleyball announced today that "Jenny" Lang Ping has elected not to extend her contract as the head coach for the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team program for the upcoming Olympic quadrennial. Read More

Davis, Hogan Participate in Habitat for Humanity Build

Nicole Davis, who served as the libero for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Women's Indoor Volleyball Team that won the silver medal in Beijing, participated at the Olympic and Paralympic Build Day with Habitat for Humanity on Nov. 22 in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More

USA Volleyball Announces Women's National Team Open Tryout Dates

USA Volleyball will hold its annual open tryouts for the U.S. Women's National Team and Associated Training Programs Feb. 20-22, 2009, at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Weekly Update for Nov. 17

The current edition of the U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Nov. 17 includes briefs on national team players competing overseas, how to purchase replica national team jerseys, international transfers and much more. Read More

USA Volleyball Extends Partnership with Connor Sport Court

USA Volleyball and Connor Sport Court have agreed to renew their partnership for four more years through Dec. 31, 2012. The new contract, which begins on Jan. 1, 2009, continues a relationship which began 20 years ago. Read More

USA Volleyball Announces Domestic Championship Event Schedule for 2009

Pan American Cup, the largest international volleyball tournament ever hosted by the United States, to be held in conjunction with 2009 USA Junior Olympic Girls' Volleyball Championships in Miami Read More

U.S. Women Blank Cuba to Earn Ticket to Olympic Gold Medal Match

Team USA, ranked fourth in the world, returns to an Olympic gold-medal match for the first time since 1984 after it defeated third-ranked Cuba 25-20, 25-16, 25-17 on Thursday in the Olympic Games semifinal round at Beijing’s Capital Gymnasium. Read More

U.S. Women Advance to Medal Round with Five-Set Win Over Italy

Team USA set to play Cuba Thursday in semifinals and in search of first medal since 1992 Read More

U.S. Women Draw Italy as Olympic Games Quarterfinal Opponent

Both USA and Italy finished second in their respective preliminary pools, but must face each other in the quarterfinal round for a chance to advance to medal round. Italy is ranked 2nd in the world, while USA is 4th Read More

U.S. Women Block Poland Upset Bid, Finish Second in Pool

Team USA finishes second in Olympic Games Pool A, Await Drawing of Lots for quarterfinal opponent Read More

U.S. Women Rally Past China, Qualify for Olympic Quarterfinals

Team USA defeats host country to improve to 3-1 in Olympic Games Pool Play and finishes with Poland Aug. 17 before quarterfinals Read More

U.S. Olympic Indoor Volleyball Team Falls to Cuba

After an emotional victory over Japan on Friday, U.S. falls to Cuba to even Olympic pool record at 1-1. Team USA faces Venezuela next on Aug. 13. Read More

Previewing the U.S. Women's Olympic Indoor Volleyball Team

The U.S. Women's Olympic Indoor Volleyball Team, ranked fourth in the world, opens the 2008 Olympic Games on Aug. 9 against Japan Read More

U.S. Olympic Women's Indoor Volleyball Team Press Conference

The U.S. Olympic Women's Indoor Volleyball Team held a press conference at University of Cal-Berkeley Monday afternoon. The team will hold an open intrasquad scrimmage on July 31 at Cal with tickets costing $5 Read More

USA Volleyball Nominates Olympic Games Women’s Indoor Roster

Danielle Scott-Arruda selected for her fourth Olympic Games to tie a USA Volleyball record, seven others are Olympic veterans Read More

U.S. Women Gain Last Momentum Shift Over China, 3-2

Team USA finishes the FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round with a 2-3 record Read More

U.S. Women Unable to Rally Past Italy

Team USA concludes FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round versus 2008 Olympic Games host China on July 13 Read More

U.S. Women Fall to Cuba in Five-Set Heartbreaker

Team USA won the first two sets against Cuba, but lost a five-set heartbreaker during the FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round Read More

U.S. Women Outlast Japan 3-2

Danielle Scott-Arruda, Tayyiba Haneef-Park combine for 42 points as Team USA evens record on second day of five-match round-robin World Grand Prix Final Round Read More

U.S. Women Open FIVB World Grand Prix with Loss to Brazil

Top-ranked Brazil wins FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round opener with 25-19, 25-19, 25-23 victory in Japan Read More

U.S. Women Prepare for FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round

Team USA seeks to continue improving as the Olympic Games are a month away Read More

U.S. Women Drop Match to Italy Heading into Grand Prix Final Round

Team USA finishes fourth in the FIVB World Grand Prix Preliminary Round of nine matches, now heads to Yokohama, Japan, for six-team round-robin World Grand Final Round format set for July 9-13 Read More

U.S. Women Block Turkey to Gain World Grand Prix Final Berth

Team USA improves to 7-1 in the World Grand and avenges only loss of the tournament to Turkey en route to earning early qualification to Finals Round next week Read More

FIVB Confirms Olympic Games Indoor Volleyball Match Time Schedule

The FIVB, the international governing body for volleyball, announced today the 2008 Olympic Games indoor volleyball match time schedule and venue location for each contest. Read More

U.S. Women Rally Past Poland 3-1 at World Grand Prix

Team USA improves to 6-1 in World Grand Prix and moves one step closer to qualifying for the FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round Read More

U.S. Women Travel to Chinese Taipei for World Grand Prix

Team USA takes a 5-1 record into final World Grand Prix preliminary weekend July 4-6 at Taipei seeking a berth into the World Grand Prix Final Round held July 8-13 at Yokohoma Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Journal with Joan Powell

Joan Powell, team leader for the U.S. Women's National Team while competing in the World Grand Prix, has provided her June 29 journal entry upon conclusion of Team USA's sweep of Poland Read More

U.S. Women Sweep Poland at World Grand Prix

Team USA improves to 5-1 at the World Grand Prix heading into the third and final preliminary weekend Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Journal with Joan Powell

Joan Powell, the team leader for the U.S. Women's National Team for the FIVB World Grand Prix, provides insight into the team's day on June 28 as it defeated Dominican Republic Read More

U.S. Women Ace Dominican Republic 3-0 at World Grand Prix

Kim Glass and Tayyiba Haneef-Park each totaled 14 points as the U.S. Women’s National Indoor Volleyball Team swept Dominican Republic 25-13, 25-21, 25-20 on Saturday evening during FIVB World Grand Prix Pool E action at Wroclaw, Poland. Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Journal with Joan Powell

Joan Powell, team leader for the U.S. Women's National Team while it competes in the FIVB World Grand Prix, has provided the latest journal entry. Read More

U.S. Women Block Thailand in Four-Set World Grand Prix Victory

Team USA used an 18-3 block advantage and a balanced scoring offense with five starters in double-digits to defeat Thailand 25-18, 25-17, 26-28, 25-13 on Friday evening to begin FIVB World Grand Prix Pool E action at Wroclaw, Poland. Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Journal with Joan Powell

Joan Powell, team leader for the U.S. Women's National Team as it competes in the FIVB World Grand Prix, has provided the latest journal entry for the team. Read More

U.S. Women Travel to Poland for World Grand Prix’s Second Weekend

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team travels from Japan to Wroclaw, Poland, for the second preliminary weekend of the FIVB World Grand Prix that begins on June 27. Read More

USA Volleyball Submits 19-Player O-2 Indoor Rosters for Olympic Games

USA Volleyball submitted its 19-player preliminary rosters to the FIVB for both indoor teams competing at the 2008 Olympic Games. Only players on the preliminary rosters are eligible for the final 12-player Olympic Games rosters Read More

U.S. Women Rally Past Japan at World Grand Prix

Tayyiba Haneef-Park scored eight of her match-high 21 points in the fifth set to rally the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team to a 27-29, 25-18, 18-25, 25-16, 15-13 victory on Sunday afternoon Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Journal with Joan Powell

Joan Powell, the team leader for the U.S. Women's National Team for the 2008 FIVB World Grand Prix, has provided the latest journal entry Read More

U.S. Women Blank Kazakhstan at FIVB World Grand Prix

Tayyiba Haneef-Park scored 16 points as the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team blanked Kazakhstan 25-16, 25-17, 25-18 on Saturday afternoon during the FIVB World Grand Prix at Kobe, Japan. Read More

U.S. Women Fall to Turkey in 2008 FIVB World Grand Prix Opener

Team USA falls to Turkey 28-26, 25-16, 21-25, 25-19 on Friday afternoon to open the FIVB World Grand Prix at Kobe, Japan. Read More

U.S. Women Prepare to Open FIVB World Grand Prix

Team USA opens FIVB World Grand Prix action this weekend at Kobe, Japan Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Journal with Joan Powell

Joan Powell, team leader for Team USA at the FIVB World Grand Prix, has compiled for the first journal entry while the team is in Japan Read More

U.S. Women Conclude Brazil Exhibition Series with Loss

Team USA, ranked fourth in the world, lost to top-ranked Brazil Saturday night to conclude a three-match 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Exhibition for Volleyball Series Read More

Team USA Falls to Top-Ranked Brazil 3-2

Team USA opened its three-match series versus Brazil Wednesday night with a 25-20, 21-25, 23-25, 25-21, 17-15 loss before a sellout crowd at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Read More

FIVB Releases Indoor Volleyball Schedule for 2008 Olympic Games

The FIVB has announced the pools and schedule of play for indoor men’s and women’s volleyball at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Read More

Two of Three USA Women vs. Brazil Volleyball Matches Sold Out

The U.S. Women’s National Indoor Volleyball Team will be playing in front of at least two sell-out crowds this week as it faces the top-ranked team in the world three times in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Press Kit for Brazil Matches

The latest edition of the U.S. Women's National Team Press Kit contains information on the upcoming Brazil matches, player and coach biographies, 2008 preview, review of Pan American Cup and recap of the current quadrennial Read More

Crimes, McGinnis Earn Pan American Cup Honors

Alexis Crimes and Angie McGinnis earned individual honors at the recently completed Pan American Cup held in Mexicali and Tijuana, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Place Fifth at Pan Am Cup

Team USA overcame several challenges against Venezuela including the absence of libero Stacy Sykora due to illness, but still came away with a hard-fought 27-25, 28-26, 17-25, 22-25, 15-7 victory in the Pan American Cup fifth-place match Read More

U.S. Women Sweep Peru, Gain 2009 World Grand Prix Berth

Alexis Crimes scored a match-high 15 points as Team USA swept Peru Friday during the Pan American Cup’s consolation round at Mexicali, Mexico. Coupled with Canada’s five-set loss to Venezuela, Team USA earned a berth into the 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix Read More

U.S. Women Fall to Puerto Rico in Quarterfinals

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team dropped a 25-21, 34-32, 14-25, 25-18 match to Puerto Rico Thursday evening during the Pan American Cup’s quarterfinal round at Mexicali, Mexico. Read More

Tickets Selling Fast for 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Exhibition for Volleyball

The U.S. Women’s National Team is hosting the world’s top-ranked Brazilians in Colorado Springs three times during June as part of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Exhibition for Volleyball series, and two of those contests are nearing sellouts. Read More

Team USA Finish Second in Pan American Cup Pool Play, Quarterfinals on June 5

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team won four consecutive matches to conclude Pool A of the 2008 Pan American Cup with a 4-1 record. However, it finished in a three-way tie for first place with Dominican Republic and Argentina Read More

U.S. Women Overwhelms Trinidad & Tobago at Pan American Cup

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team dominated Trinidad & Tobago 25-11, 25-11, 25-14 Tuesday afternoon during the Pan American Cup’s fifth and final day of pool play at Mexicali, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Dominate Trinidad & Tobago at Pan American Cup

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team dominated Trinidad & Tobago 25-11, 25-11, 25-14 Tuesday afternoon during the Pan American Cup’s fifth and final day of pool play at Mexicali, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Blank Host Mexico at Pan American Cup

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team blanked host Mexico 25-18, 25-22, 25-14 Monday evening during the Pan American Cup’s fourth day of pool play at Mexicali, Mexico Read More

U.S. Women Sweep Argentina at Pan American Cup

Behind a match-high 18 points from middle blocker Tracy Stalls (Denver), the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team swept Argentina 25-16, 25-18, 30-28 Sunday evening during the Pan American Cup’s third day of pool play at Mexicali, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Even Pan American Cup Record, Defeat Costa Rica

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team evened its Pan American Cup record to 1-1 in Pool A with a 25-20, 25-10, 27-25 victory over Costa Rica Saturday afternoon at Mexicali, Mexico. Read More

Young U.S. Women's Squad Loses to Experienced Dominican Team

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team opened the 2008 Pan American Cup with a 20-25, 25-18, 25-27, 25-23, 15-8 loss to Dominican Republic Friday evening at Mexicali, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Announces Pan American Cup Roster

Future of U.S. Womens' National Team to be showcased May 30-June 7 at Mexicali and Tijuana, Mexico, as part of Pan American Cup. The top four teams earn a berth into the 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix. Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Competes at Pan American Cup

The future of U.S. Women’s National Volleyball will be showcased during the Pan American Cup, the 2008 season-opening event for Team USA, held May 30-June 7 at Mexicali and Tijuana, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Weekly Update for May 12-18

The U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team Weekly Update for May 12-18 includes 21 pages of the latest information and storylines regarding Team USA. Read More

2008 U.S. Olympic Team Exhibition for Volleyball Tickets On Sale for Women vs. Brazil

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U.S. Women's National Team Weekly Update for April 21-27

The U.S. Women's National Team Weekly Update for April 21-27 spotlights Lang Ping and Nicole Davis participating in the USOC Media Summit, addition of Kim Willoughby to the roster and playoff results for Team USA players competing overseas. Read More

Kim Willoughby Added to U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team

Kim Willoughby (Napoleonville, La.), a three-time American Volleyball Coaches Association All-American and 2003 AVCA National Player of the Year, has been added to the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team. Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Hosts Brazil in 2008 Olympic Exhibition Matches

USA Volleyball, in conjunction with NBC and the U.S. Olympic Committee, will host three matches as part of a 2008 Olympic Exhibition series between the U.S. Women’s National Team and Brazil in June. Read More

Lang Ping, Kerri Walsh Take Part in Olympic Torch Relay in San Francisco

U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team Head Coach “Jenny” Lang Ping and USA beach volleyball Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh were among approximately 80 individuals to take a turn running the Olympic torch on Wednesday afternoon in San Francisco Read More

Tracy Stalls' U.S. Women's National Team Journal

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FIVB Announces 2008 World Grand Prix Volleyball Schedule

The FIVB announced the schedule for its 12-team World Grand Prix Tournament held June 20 to July 13 in various European and Asian countries Read More

Team USA Concludes China Exhibition Tour with Sweep of JiangSu

Foluke Akinradewo (Plantation, Fla.) scored 18 points as the U.S. Women’s National Training Team defeated JiangSu, a professional Chinese club team, 25-22, 25-23, 25-22 Read More

Team USA Falls to Jiangsu 3-1 on China Exhibition Tour

The U.S. Women’s National Training Team had its four-match win streak snapped with a 25-20, 28-26, 25-23, 25-20 loss to Jiangsu, a professional Chinese club team, Tuesday at Nanjing, China Read More

Tracy Stalls' U.S. Women's National Team Journal

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Team USA Edges ZheJiang 3-2 on China Exhibition Tour

Destinee Hooker collected 24 points to lead the U.S. Women’s National Training Team over ZheJiang, a professional Chinese club team, 19-25, 25-17, 27-25, 25-21 Friday at Hangzhou, China. Read More

Team USA Defeats ZheJiang 3-1 on China Exhibition Tour

Destinee Hooker (San Antonio) collected 24 points to lead the U.S. Women’s National Training Team over ZheJiang, a professional Chinese club team, 19-25, 25-17, 27-25, 25-21 Friday at Hangzhou, China Read More

USA Volleyball announces Selections for 2008 U.S. Women's National A2 Program

USA Volleyball is proud to announce the selection of 22 athletes to the U.S. Women’s Senior A2 National Team program Read More

Team USA Evens China Tour Record with 3-2 Win Over China Army

Foluke Akinradewo scored five of her match-high 20 points in the deciding fifth set in leading the U.S. Women’s National Training Team to a 23-25, 25-17, 26-24, 21-25, 15-13 victory over the China Army Club Team Read More

Team USA Defeats China Army Club Team 3-1

The U.S. Women's National Training, using a balanced offense, came back to defeat the Chinese Army team 21-25, 25-21, 25-19, 26-24 Monday before a full house at Olympic Park in YiYang, China Read More

Tracy Stalls' U.S. Women's National Team Journal

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Team USA Drops Five-Set Heartbreaker to Tianjin

Team USA won the first two sets against Tianjin, but the rematch from the day before turned into a heartbreaking five-set loss 23-25, 21-25, 25-16, 25-21, 15-9 at WuChing, China. Read More

Team USA Falls to Tianjin in China Tour Exhibition Opener

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Training Team opened its eight-match exhibition tour of China on Friday evening with a 25-22, 25-21, 25-21 loss to Tianjin Read More

U.S. Women's National Training Team to Tour China March 17-April 6

The U.S. Women’s National Training Volleyball Team will take a three-week training tour of China that will lead the squad to four different locations for training sessions and exhibition matches against Chinese club teams. Read More

U.S. Women's Open Tryouts Conclude in Colorado Springs

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team Open Tryouts concluded Sunday morning as 113 athletes finished their fourth training session at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs Read More

U.S. Women's Open Tryouts Continue Saturday in Colorado Springs

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team Open Tryouts continued on Saturday at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs Read More

USA Women's National Team Open Tryout Tests 110-Plus Athletes

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team Open Tryouts began Friday night with all 113 athletes being tested physically, in addition to competing in triple and quad drills at the U.S. Olympic Training Center Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Staff List for 2008 Olympic Games Submitted to USOC

USA Volleyball has submitted its U.S. Women's National Team staff list to the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing Read More

Getting to Know Alix Klineman: 20 Plus Questions

Alix Klinema, an outside hitter on the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Training Team, has provided the following responses to questions posed to her as part of a "Getting to Know" feature Read More

Getting to Know Foluke Akinradewo: 20 Plus Questions

Foluke Akinradewo, a middle blocker on the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Training Team, has provided the following responses to questions posed to her as part of a "Getting to Know" feature Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Participates in National Girls and Women in Sports Day

Foluke Akinradewo, Nicole Davis, Heather Hughes and Bryn Kehoe represented the U.S. Women's Volleyball National Training Team during an autograph signing session Feb. 3 at Colorado College as part of National Girls and Women in Sports Day festivities. Read More

Getting to Know Bryn Kehoe: 20 Plus Questions

Bryn Kehoe (North Bend, Ohio), a libero/setter on the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Training Team, has provided the following responses to questions posed to her as part of a "Getting to Know" feature Read More

Getting to Know Morgan Beck: 20 Plus Questions

Morgan Beck (Coto De Caza, Calif.), an opposite on the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Training Team, has provided the following responses to questions posed to her as part of a "Getting to Know" feature Read More

Getting to Know Juliann Faucette

Juliann Faucette (San Diego, Calif.), an outside hitter on the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Training Team, has provided the following responses to questions posed to her as part of a "Getting to Know" feature Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Adds Nellie Spicer to Training Roster

U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team Head Coach “Jenny” Lang Ping announced today setter Nellie Spicer (Barrington, Ill.) has accepted an offer to train with Team USA Read More

USA Volleyball Selects Athletes and Coaches of the Year

USA Volleyball announced today its choices for Athletes of the Year, Team of the Year and Coaches of the Year as part of the United States Olympic Committee’s (USOC) annual awards program Read More

USA Volleyball High Performance Coaches' Clinic Provides Top-Level Coaching Education

The USA Volleyball High Performance Coaches’ Clinic attracted 190 attendees who learned from some of the most brilliant volleyball minds in the world Jan. 17-20 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More

U.S. Women's National Training Team and Invitation-Only Tryouts Start Jan. 7

USA Volleyball has invited 14 athletes to an invitation-only U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team tryout to be held Jan. 7-12, 2008, at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs Read More

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U.S. Women's National Team Journal w …

U.S. Women's National Team Journal with Joan Powell
July 1, 2008 * Taipei, Chinese Taipei * FIVB World Grand Prix

The team and staff were up at 3:15 a.m. to catch the bus to the airport. We arrived in plenty of time to depart Wroclaw, Poland, for… Read More

Joan Powell Blog for July 4 versus Poland

U.S. Women's National Team Journal with Joan Powell
July 4, 2008 * Taipei * FIVB World Grand Prix

Just when I was feeling that no one except my family and a couple loyal referee buddies were reading my journals, I found out that Tayyiba’s mom… Read More

Danielle Scott-Arruda Blog for July 3, 2008

Well, we lost a day traveling here from Poland, rather it was a really long travel day - almost 30 hours with all of the delays. Jenny just had us stretch rather than start with a double-day of practice on Tuesday. Our bodies were grateful for the rest.

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Joan Powell Blog for July 5 Versus Turkey

U.S. Women's National Team Journal with Joan Powell
July 5, 2008 * Taipei * FIVB World Grand Prix

A duplicate day from yesterday prepared us for our rematch with Turkey. While the team was getting their shoes on and preparing to stretch, I walked a… Read More

Joan Powell Journal on Start of Worl …

July 9, 2008 * Yokohama, Japan * FIVB World Grand Prix

Can I tell you how great it was to catch a 12:50 flight from Taipei and only travel on one aircraft for three hours?!! SWEET!!

We were met by Gen Kawakita, who was visiting his family and waiting for us to… Read More

Joan Powell Recaps USA-Cuba on July 11

July 11, 2008 * Yokohama, Japan * FIVB World Grand Prix

Well, we have everyone except the Japanese police looking for my lost jump drive with last night’s journal entry. But the games will go on ...

And so today’s contest is against Cuba. After a later… Read More

Joan Powell Blog for July 12, 2008

July 12, 2008 * Yokohama, Japan * FIVB World Grand Prix

The USA team had training this morning from 8:30-10 a.m., a meeting, lunch and it is game time again! Practice was at a local university – a different venue for us. We were welcomed with open arms; they even… Read More

Bill Kauffman Blog for Aug. 6 - Gold Standard

Aug. 6, 2008

Heart, Personality of Gold
In an earlier blog post, I mentioned how Therese Crawford and Norisha Campbell had been continuing to train with the Olympic squad even after not making the preliminary Olympic roster.

Both players have… Read More

Joan Powell's Olympic Blog - Aug. 10

Aug. 10, 2008

Pre-Olympic Training at Cal

First of all I need to apologize for being delinquent in my journal entries. When Diane French, USA women’s technical coordinator, asked me on the flight over to Beijing – “Are you ready… Read More

Heather Bown Blog for Aug. 12

Well another day has passed here in Beijing - and you are all in for a treat - you are currently sitting in the Olympic Village cafeteria…isn’t it nice? Ha…

But seriously, I thought I would multi-task tonight and bring you all to eat with me. I’ll give you a… Read More

Joan Powell Olympic Blog for Aug. 14

Aug. 14, 2008

The “or as other duties assigned” kicked in prior to the Venezuelan match. I was outside the Beijing Institute of Technology Gymnasium with tickets for Ogonna’s family and friends along with Jennifer Joines, Kim Glass’ and Jenny’s… Read More

Weathering the Storm in Chinese Taipei

Aug. 8, 2009

The citizens of Taipei were not the only ones who "weathered the storm" yesterday.

The USA Women's National team began fighting off Typhoon Morakot that morning during what was planned as a serve and pass session. Once the warm up began, the team… Read More

Made it to the Czech :0)

Nov. 24, 2009

The Kid has finally signed with a team...now I'm playing in Prostejov, Czech Republic. I've been here about a week and a half, and I like it here already. The girls, are not only good players, but very friendly as well. The town is small, but very close to… Read More

USA Women Return to Montreux with Win

The Montreaux Volley Masters is perhaps the longest running invitational volleyball tourney in the world. It has been going on since 1984 under various names, and essentially the same organization and in the same spectacular site, on the shores of the beautiful Lake Geneva. The sport hall is a… Read More

Another Good Night in the Gym

The really good USA team played today dominating the Italians 25-23, 25- 20 and 25-14. We had a ton of stuff blocks!

Everyone played well tonight. For more on the match play check USA volleyball… Read More