2026 – U23 NORCECA Womens Panamerican Cup

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Tessa Larkin Named MVP of the NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup

September 6, 2026

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 6, 2026.- USA outside hitter Tessa Larkin was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2026 NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup after helping her team win its second consecutive title and leading the gold medal match against the Dominican Republic with 20 points. Larkin finished the tournament with 66 points, including […]
USA Back-to-Back Champions of the NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup

September 6, 2026

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 6, 2026.- USA won their second consecutive NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup title after defeating the Dominican Republic 3-1 (25-15, 25-10, 23-25, 25-18) in the gold medal match on Sunday at the Alexis Argüello Sports Complex. USA finished the tournament undefeated and dominated the gold medal match offensively, holding a commanding […]
Canada Wins Bronze Medal After Five-Set Battle Against Mexico

September 6, 2026

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 6, 2026.- Canada won the bronze medal at the NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup after defeating Mexico in an exciting five-set battle 3-2 (24-26, 25-21, 25-23, 25-27, 15-11) on Sunday at the Polideportivo Alexis Argüello. Canada showed its ability to respond throughout the match and made the difference with an offense […]
Costa Rica Finishes Fifth with Dominant Blocking Performance Against Nicaragua

September 6, 2026

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 6, 2026.- Costa Rica closed its participation in the NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup in fifth place after defeating Nicaragua in straight sets 3-0 (25-15, 26-24, 25-12) on Sunday at the Polideportivo Alexis Argüello. Blocking was one of the main differences for Costa Rica, which held a commanding 12-2 advantage in […]
Dominican Republic Returns to U23 Pan American Cup Final

September 5, 2026

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 5, 2026.- The Dominican Republic returned to the final of the NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup after a two-year absence, following a straight-set 3-0 (25-15, 25-11, 25-10) victory over Nicaragua. On Sunday, they will face defending champion United States for the gold medal. The Dominican team closed the preliminary round with […]
USA Finishes Preliminary Round Undefeated after Five-Set Battle with Mexico

September 5, 2026

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 5, 2026.- The United States completed the preliminary round undefeated with a 5-0 record after defeating a determined Mexico 3-2 (27-25, 18-25, 25-23, 23-25, 15-13) at the NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup. Mexico entered the match needing a victory to secure its place in the gold medal match and responded with […]
Canada Closes Preliminary Round with Straight-Set Win over Costa Rica

September 5, 2026

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 5, 2026.- Canada defeated Costa Rica in straight sets 3-0 (25-18, 25-19, 25-10), closing the preliminary round with a 3-2 record at the NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup. Canada must now await the result of the match between the United States and Mexico, which will determine the final preliminary round standings […]
United States Dominates from the Service Line to Seal Spot in the Final

September 4, 2026

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 4, 2026.- Defending champion United States used its powerful serving, holding a commanding 17-3 advantage in aces, to defeat Nicaragua 3-0 (25-9, 25-14, 25-15) and secure its place in the final of the NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup, remaining the only undefeated team with a 4-0 record with one day left […]
Mexico Keeps Its Chances of Reaching the Final Alive

September 4, 2026

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 4, 2026.- Mexico defeated Costa Rica with a convincing 3-0 (25-6, 25-15, 25-15) to keep its hopes alive of advancing to the championship match of the NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup. With a 3-1 record and one preliminary-round match remaining on Saturday against the United States, Mexico remains in contention for […]
Canada Rallies from Two Sets Down to Defeat Dominican Republic

September 4, 2026

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 4, 2026.- Canada staged an impressive comeback after dropping the first two sets to defeat the Dominican Republic 3-2 (23-25, 16-25, 25-15, 25-19, 15-12) at the NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup. Both teams now hold a 2-2 record, but the Dominican Republic has more points in the standings thanks to its […]
Costa Rica Wins Five-Set Battle Against Nicaragua

September 3, 2026

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 3, 2026.- Costa Rica earned its first victory at the NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup, outlasting host Nicaragua 3-2 (26-24, 25-22, 23-25, 25-27, 15-11) in a thrilling five-set battle. Blocking proved decisive for Costa Rica, which recorded an impressive 22 blocks compared to Nicaragua’s 10. The hosts held the advantage in […]
Mexico Defeats Canada to Stay in Contention for the Final

September 3, 2026

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 3, 2026.- Mexico earned an important 3-1 (25-23, 25-14, 14-25, 25-19) victory over Canada to improve its record to 2-1 and remain in contention for one of the top two spots that advance to the championship match of the NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup. Mexico took control of the match in […]
USA’s Blocking Stops Dominican Republic

September 3, 2026

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 3, 2026.- The United States’ blocking proved decisive in stopping the Dominican Republic and keeping its unbeaten run alive with a 3-1 (21-25, 25-23, 25-22, 25-23) victory to open the third day of action at the 2026 NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup. The United States held a commanding 18-8 advantage in […]
Canada Imposes Its Serve and Block Against Nicaragua

September 2, 2026

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 2, 2026.- Canada imposed its strength from the service line and at the net to defeat Nicaragua 3-0 (25-8, 25-15, 25-12) in the final match of the second day of competition at the NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup. The Canadians controlled the match with service pressure and their presence at the […]
Dominican Republic Remains Undefeated After Defeating Mexico

September 2, 2026

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 2, 2026.- The Dominican Republic remained undefeated at the NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup after defeating Mexico 3-0 (25-17, 25-21, 29-27) on the second day of competition. It was the Dominican Republic’s second victory after defeating Costa Rica in its opening match, while Mexico moved to a 1-1 record after beating […]
United States Remains Undefeated at U23 Pan American Cup

September 2, 2026

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 2, 2026.- The United States earned its second consecutive victory and its second straight-sets win at the NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup, defeating Costa Rica 3-0 (25-17, 25-13, 25-19). After an even start, the United States began to pull away after the 11-point mark in the first set. With greater offensive […]
Mexico Sets the Pace with Strong Offense Against Nicaragua

September 1, 2026

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 1, 2026.- Mexico defeated Nicaragua 3-0 (25-15, 25-8, 25-21) in the final match of the opening day of the NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup. Nicaragua managed to stay close during the first half of the opening set, with Mexico holding only a three-point lead (11-8). From there, Mexico began to pull […]
United States Opens U23 Women’s Pan American Cup Title Defense with Victory

September 1, 2026

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 1, 2026.- The United States opened its title defense at the NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup with a 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 25-17) victory over Canada on Tuesday at the Alexis Argüello Sports Complex in Managua. Blocking was one of the key factors for the defending champion, as the United States outblocked […]
Dominican Republic Opens U23 Women’s Pan American Cup with Straight-Set Victory over Costa Rica

September 1, 2026

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 1, 2026.- The Dominican Republic opened its campaign at the NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup with a 3-0 (25-16, 25-17, 25-18) victory over Costa Rica on Tuesday at Polideportiv Alexis Argüello in Managua. The Dominican Republic held a 42-29 advantage in attacks, while also leading Costa Rica 7-5 in blocks and […]
Anticipation and Motivation Ahead of the NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup

August 31, 2026

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, August 31, 2026. – The 2026 NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup is ready to begin this Tuesday, September 1, at the Polideportivo Alexis Argüello in Managua, with the teams motivated to start the competition and take advantage of another opportunity for international development. This edition will be played under a round-robin format, […]
Six Teams Set to Battle for U23 Women’s Pan American Cup in Managua

August 30, 2026

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, August 30, 2026.– Six teams will compete in the 2026 NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup, scheduled for September 1-6 at the Polideportivo Alexis Argüello in Managua, Nicaragua. Defending champion United States, Canada, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Mexico, and host Nicaragua will compete in the six-day tournament. The United States enters the competition […]
United States Crowned U23 Women’s Pan American Cup Undefeated Champion

August 1, 2025

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 1, 2025.– The United States claimed the U23 Women’s Pan American Cup title undefeated in their first-ever appearance, sweeping Canada 3-0 (25-16, 25-15, 25-19) at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. USA finished the tournament with a perfect 5-0 record, capturing the country’s first gold medal in this category. Canada, […]

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