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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

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 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

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'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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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

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 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

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

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 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

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 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

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 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 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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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'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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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 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'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 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

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 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

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 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 while it competes in the FIVB World Grand Prix, has provided the latest journal entry. 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, 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 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, 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 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 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

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 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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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. 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

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 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

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. 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 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 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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 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 - 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 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 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 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 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

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 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

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

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 - 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

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 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

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

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

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

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. 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'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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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. 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

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. 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

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. 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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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

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'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'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 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 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 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 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 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'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 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 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 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

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 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

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 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

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

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 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

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 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 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 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 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

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'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

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 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 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

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