April 16, 2024

Beach Update: Olympic Points on the Line at Elite16 Tepic

In the latest beach update, a gold medal for Trevor Crabb and Theo Brunner at Challenge Guadalajara vaults them into the top spot for the U.S. men’s provisional Olympic rankings. We now look towards the next Elite16 event in Tepic, Mexico happening this week with all the top U.S. teams in the Olympic rankings. We also recap last week’s events that included a medal haul for the U.S. at all three BPT tournaments.

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Trevor Crabb and Theo Brunner win gold at 2024 BPT Guadalajara (FIVB).

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January 9, 2024

MNT Update: Jaeschke and Panthers Beat Russell and Thunder

This week we are catching up from the holidays with U.S. Men's National Teams players competing around the world

Trent Moser, Zach Rama, Andrew Rowan, Alex Rottman, and Wesley Smith huddle at the U21 World Championship

January 5, 2024

Men’s College Roundup for Jan. 5

The college roundup returns for the first time in the new year! As the season begins, we look at the first AVCA poll of 2024 and give you the early look at your projected front-runners this season. The college roundup showcases some of the key matches of the week while also highlighting athletes who are part of the USA Volleyball National Team Development Program.

December 20, 2023

MNT Update: Anderson and Ziraat Remain Undefeated in Champions League

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (December 20, 2023) – Catching up with the U.S. Men overseas before many of the clubs take the week off for the holidays. CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Continuing the fourth round of Champions League play, Ziraat Bankasi of Türkiye with opposite Matt Anderson beat Olympiacos Piraeus of Greece 3-1 (25-18, 20-25, 25-20, 25-22) on December...

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December 12, 2023

USA Volleyball to Honor Kathy DeBoer, Carl McGown at 2024 Hall of Fame

USA Volleyball is set to celebrate some of the sport’s greatest athletes, coaches, officials and leaders at its 2024 Hall of Fame annual banquet and ceremony on May 22 at the Hilton Polaris in Columbus, Ohio

December 8, 2023

MNT Update: Club World Championships Begin

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (December 8, 2023) – So many great team and individual outings this week for the U.S. Men overseas including five-set thrillers and 20-plus point performances. CLUB WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS The 2023 Men’s Club World Champs began this week and will continue through the weekend in Bengaluru, India. Halkbank and setter Micah Ma’a lost their...

November 30, 2023

MNT Update: U.S. Men Match Up in Champions League

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (November 30, 2023) – Catching up following Thanksgiving week, several U.S. Men went head-to-head in Champions League play. CHAMPIONS LEAGUE On November 22, Poland’s Grupa Azoty ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle with middle blocker David Smith and libero Erik Shoji beat Olympiacos Piraeus of Greece 3-1 (23-25, 25-20, 28-26, 31-29). Smith had 12 points on seven...

November 16, 2023

MNT Update: Big Stat Line for Garcia in Five-Set Win

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (November 16, 2023) – Some big performances and milestone moments for the U.S. Men overseas over the weekend and this week. ITALY On November 12, Pallavolo Padova (2-2) with opposite Gabi Garcia Fernandez beat Cistern Volleyball 3-2 (25-23, 25-21, 23-25, 23-25, 15-12). Garcia was named match MVP with 27 points on 24...

November 9, 2023

MNT Update: Shoji and Smith Keep Winning in Poland

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (November 9, 2023) – A few weeks into the professional club season, the U.S. Men look settled as they continue to have success overseas. POLAND Fresh off their 2023 CEV Champions League title, the third consecutive for Grupa Azoty ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle, libero Erik Shoji and middle blocker David Smith added another trophy to...

November 3, 2023

MNT Update: Anderson Helps Ziraat Win Third Consecutive Turkish Cup

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (November 3, 2023) – Trophies, match MVPs, and comeback wins were the theme this past week for the U.S. Men competing overseas with their professional clubs. TÜRKIYE On November 1, Ziraat Bankasi with opposite Matt Anderson, won its third consecutive AXA Sigorta Champions Cup. They beat Halkbank with setter Micah Ma’a 3-1...

October 25, 2023

MNT Update: U.S. Men Back Overseas for Club Season

Last week, U.S. Men’s National Team athletes began their professional club seasons overseas.

T.J. DeFalco claps after a VNL match. Photo by Volleyball World

October 11, 2023

T is for T.J. and Tattoos

T.J. DeFalco talks about his new tattoos and what they mean to him.

October 8, 2023

U.S. Men Finish Qualifier Undefeated, Earn World Cup

The U.S. Men’s National Team finished the FIVB Road to Paris Olympic Qualifier undefeated on Sunday when it beat Japan 3-2 (25-19, 22-25, 19-25, 25-23, 15-12) in Tokyo

The U.S. Men celebrate their victory

October 7, 2023

QUALIFIED! U.S. Men Secure Olympic Berth with Serbia Sweep

The U.S. Men’s National Team qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Saturday with a 3-0 (25-18, 25-18, 25-17) win over Serbia at the FIVB Road to Paris Olympic Qualifier in Tokyo

October 6, 2023

U.S. Men Remain Unbeaten in Road to Paris Olympic Qualifier

The U.S. Men's National Team stayed undefeated after a 3-1 (25-18, 21-25, 25-20, 25-18) win against Slovenia at the FIVB Road to Paris Olympic Qualifier on Friday in Tokyo

Players on the U.S. Men's National Team celebrate

October 4, 2023

U.S. Men Sweep Tunisia to Improve to 4-0

One day after a long and emotional win over Türkiye, the U.S. Men’s National Team took a quick sweep (25-11, 25-12, 25-14) of Tunisia on Wednesday at the FIVB Road to Paris Olympic Qualifier in Tokyo.

U.S. Men Team photo at Road to Paris Qualifier after Turkiye

October 3, 2023

U.S. Men Outlast Türkiye in Road to Paris Matchup

The U.S. Men’s National Team lost its first set in the FIVB Road to Paris Olympic Qualifier Tuesday, but the team outlasted Türkiye 3-1 (25-17, 26-28, 32-30, 25-20) to stay undefeated.

October 1, 2023

U.S. Men Continue Dominant Serving in Win Against Finland

The U.S. Men’s National Team improve to 2-0 after a sweep (25-17, 25-14, 25-17) against Finland at the FIVB Road to Paris Olympic Qualifier on Sunday in Tokyo.

The U.S. Men's National Team celebrates its win over Egypt with Vabochan

September 30, 2023

U.S. Men Take Strong First Step on Road to Paris

The U.S. Men’s National Team got the FIVB Road to Paris Olympic Qualifier off to a strong start with a sweep (25-20, 25-16, 25-19) of Egypt on Saturday in Tokyo.

Byron Shewman of Starlings Volleyball

September 29, 2023

Remembering Byron Shewman, Founder of Starlings Volleyball, USA

USA Volleyball was saddened to learn of the death of former U.S. Men’s National Team athlete and Starlings Volleyball USA founder Byron Shewman, 76, on Aug. 20

U.S. Men's National Team

September 26, 2023

U.S. Men in Tokyo for Olympic Qualification Tourney

The U.S. Men’s National Team begins its quest to qualify for the Paris 2024 this weekend at the FIVB Road To Paris Olympic Qualifier in Tokyo, Japan

September 24, 2023

U.S. Men Win Gold at 2023 Final Six

The U.S. Men’s National Team took gold at the 2023 NORCECA Pan American Cup Final Six after defeating Canada (25-21, 25-14, 25-16) on Sunday in Edmonton, Alberta. The U.S. did not lose a match throughout the tournament.