Canada wins epic battle with Brazil, USA and Dominicans swept their opponents

Canada wins epic battle with Brazil, USA and Dominicans swept their opponents

Jun 29, 2023

June 29, 2023.- Canada came out on top of a huge five-set battle with volleyball powerhouse Brazil today in Thailand, while United States and Dominican Republic swept Bulgaria and Korea respectively in Korea.

U.S. Women defeat Poland in thriller to move Into First Place in VNL

U.S. Women defeat Poland in thriller to move Into First Place in VNL

Jun 28, 2023

SUWON, Korea, June 28, 2023.- The U.S. Women’s National Team moved into first place in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) preliminary round with a thrilling 3-2 (17-25, 25-15, 27-25, 28-30, 16-14) victory over Poland in Suwon, Korea. Poland entered the contest in first place.

Canada blanks Croatia and Dominicans fall to Germany to open Women’s VNL week 3

Canada blanks Croatia and Dominicans fall to Germany to open Women’s VNL week 3

Jun 27, 2023

June 27, 2023.- Canada kicked off its third phase of Volleyball Nations League with a 3-0 win over Croatia in Bangkok, Thailand while Dominican Republic fell 1-3 to Germany in Suwon, Korea.

Cuba rebound to take down Bulgaria in five sets

Cuba rebound to take down Bulgaria in five sets

Jun 25, 2023

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, June 25, 2023.- Cuba rebound from falling in the first set to take down Bulgaria in five sets 3-2 (23-25, 25-19, 25-20, 16-25, 18-16) in their last match of week 2 at the Volleyball Nations League on Sunday in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

USA sweep Poland and get one step closer to the top

USA sweep Poland and get one step closer to the top

Jun 24, 2023

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, June 24, 2023.- The United States scored another big win in the Volleyball Nations League 2023 on Saturday in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and continue their pursuit of Japan to get to the top of the standings.

Host team France sweeps Canada

Host team France sweeps Canada

Jun 24, 2023

ORLEANS, France, June 24, 2023.-  Canada concluded its second week of Volleyball Nations League in Orleans, France, with a 0-3 (17-25, 21-25, 21-25) loss to the home side.

France defeats Cuba in Men’s VNL

France defeats Cuba in Men’s VNL

Jun 23, 2023

ORLEANS, France, June 23, 2023.- The home team France defeated Cuba 3-0 (25-18, 25-20, 25-20) on week 2 of the Men’s Volleyball Nations League in Orleans, France.

Strong serving keys U.S. Men VNL win over Iran

Strong serving keys U.S. Men VNL win over Iran

Jun 23, 2023

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, June 23, 2023.- The U.S. Men’s National Team defeated Iran 3-0 (25-22, 25-18, 25-23) for its third consecutive victory in Week 2 of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) preliminary round in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Cuba losses to Slovenia in four sets

Cuba losses to Slovenia in four sets

Jun 22, 2023

ORLEANS, France, June 22, 2023.- Cuba lost to Slovenia in four sets 1-3 (25-22, 15-25, 16-25, 19-25) on Thursday in Pool 4 of the Men’s Volleyball Nations League in Orleans, France.

Canada defeats Bulgaria in VNL action  

Canada defeats Bulgaria in VNL action  

Jun 22, 2023

ORLEANS, France, June 22, 203.-  A solid team effort contributed to Canada’s 3-1 (22-25, 25-23, 25-22, 25-20) win today over Bulgaria at Volleyball Nations League in Orleans, France.

U.S. Men Sweep China to Move to 5-1 in VNL

U.S. Men Sweep China to Move to 5-1 in VNL

Jun 21, 2023

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, June 21, 2023.- The U.S. Men’s National Team earned its second Volleyball Nations League (VNL) preliminary round win of week two on Wednesday with a 3-0 (28-26, 25-22, 25-18) blanking of China in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Canada to regroup after loss to Slovenia

Canada to regroup after loss to Slovenia

Jun 21, 2023

ORLEANS, France, June 20,  2023 .- Slovenia outplayed Canada's squad today 3-0 (25-23, 25-22, 25-14) at the men's second week of Volleyball Nations League in Orleans, France.

Cuba starts VNL Week two falling to Japan

Cuba starts VNL Week two falling to Japan

Jun 21, 2023

ORLEANS, France, June 21, 2023.- In a Pool 3 game in Orleans on Wednesday, Japan stayed undefeated with a convincing 3-0 (25-21, 25-16, 25-21) shutout of Cuba.

U.S. Men Open VNL Week 2 With Win Over Serbia

U.S. Men Open VNL Week 2 With Win Over Serbia

Jun 20, 2023

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, June 20, 2023.- The U.S. Men’s National Team opened the second week of Volleyball Nations League (VNL) preliminary round play with a 3-1 (22-25, 25-19, 25-19, 25-21) victory over Serbia in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Canada begins men’s VNL week two in France

Canada begins men’s VNL week two in France

Jun 20, 2023

ORLEANS, France, June 20, 2023.-  Canada’s men’s team kicked off the second preliminary phase of Volleyball Nations League against a tough Japanese side in Orleans, France, today.

Dominant Americans silence the crowd and sweep Brazil

Dominant Americans silence the crowd and sweep Brazil

Jun 18, 2023

BRASILIA, Brazil, June 18, 2023.- The United States had a strong and immediate answer to their first defeat in the Volleyball Nations League 2023 and secured a convincing victory against Brazil in front of 10,000 fans in Brasilia on Sunday to end their Week 2 campaign on a high.

Dominican Republic closes week 2 of VNL in four-set loss to Türkiye

Dominican Republic closes week 2 of VNL in four-set loss to Türkiye

Jun 18, 2023

HONG KONG, China, June 18, 2023.- The Dominican Republic closed the second week of the Volleyball Nations League falling to Türkiye 1-3 (23-25, 19-25, 25-23, 20-25) on Sunday in Hong Kong, China.

Japan hands USA Women first VNL Loss

Japan hands USA Women first VNL Loss

Jun 17, 2023

BRASILIA, Brazil, June 17, 2023.- The U.S. Women’s National Team suffered its first 2023 Volleyball Nations League loss of the preliminary round, 3-2 (23-25, 25-23, 25-19, 23-25, 15-6) to Japan on Saturday in Brasilia, Brazil. It marked the second consecutive year that Japan has handed the U.S. its first VNL defeat.

Dominican Republic beat NORCECA rival Canada in five sets at VNL

Dominican Republic beat NORCECA rival Canada in five sets at VNL

Jun 17, 2023

HONG KONG, China, June 17, 2023.- Dominican Republic beat NORCECA rival Canada 3-2 (22-25, 25-13, 25-17, 23-25, 15-10) on Saturday on week 2 of the Volleyball Nations League in Hong Kong.

Canada loses to Türkiye; looking ahead to next VNL contest

Canada loses to Türkiye; looking ahead to next VNL contest

Jun 16, 2023

HONG KONG, China, June 16, 2023.-  In today’s Volleyball Nations League action, Türkiye got the best of Canada’s women’s team in a 3-0 (25-15, 25-22, 25-20) sweep in Hong Kong.

USA make it six in a row and top Thailand

USA make it six in a row and top Thailand

Jun 15, 2023

BRASILIA, Brazil, June 15, 2023.- Reigning Olympic champions the United States became the second national team to get to six victories in the Volleyball Nations League 2023 on Thursday in Brasilia, Brazil.

Dominican Republic loses to VNL reigning champion Italy in five-set thriller

Dominican Republic loses to VNL reigning champion Italy in five-set thriller

Jun 15, 2023

HONG KONG, China, June 15, 2023.- Dominican Republic lost a five-set thriller 2-3 (16-25, 25-16, 25-21, 22-25, 10-15) to VNL reigning champion Italy on Thursday in Hong Kong.

Canada dominates in win over Bulgaria in VNL action

Canada dominates in win over Bulgaria in VNL action

Jun 15, 2023

HONG KONG, China, June 15, 2023.-  In a match between two Volleyball Nations League challenger teams, an efficient Canadian side came on top 3-0 (25-15, 25-13, 25-15) over Bulgaria today in Hong Kong.

U.S. Women start VNL Week 2 by defeating Croatia

U.S. Women start VNL Week 2 by defeating Croatia

Jun 13, 2023

BRASILIA, Brazil, June 13, 2023.- The U.S. Women’s National Team moved to 5-0 in Volleyball Nations League (VNL) preliminary round play with a 3-1 (17-25, 25-22, 25-18, 25-15) victory over Croatia in Brasilia, Brazil.

Canada opens VNL week 2 falling to China

Canada opens VNL week 2 falling to China

Jun 13, 2023

HONG KONG, China, June 13, 2023.-  Canada’s women’s team opened week 2 of Volleyball Nations League on Tuesday in Hong Kong with a 3-0 loss to China 3-0 (25-14, 25-18, 29-27)

Dominicans fall to Poland in first match of VNL week 2

Dominicans fall to Poland in first match of VNL week 2

Jun 13, 2023

HONG KONG, China, June 13, 2023.- Dominican Republic fell against Poland 1-3 (23-25, 28-30, 25-23, 17-25) on Tuesday in Hong Kong.

Canada ends first week of VNL action in Ottawa

Canada ends first week of VNL action in Ottawa

Jun 11, 2023

Ottawa, ON (June 11, 2023) – Canada’s men’s team ended its first week of Volleyball Nations League action with a 1-3 (25-20, 17-25, 21-25, 21-25) loss to Germany on Sunday at Ottawa’s Arena at TD Place.

USA drops first VNL match to Brazil

USA drops first VNL match to Brazil

Jun 11, 2023

OTTAWA, Canada, June 11, 2023.- Brazil stopped the United States’ three-winning streaks  3-1 (25-19, 21-25, 25-15, 25-21)  in the 2023 Volleyball International Nations League on Sunday in Ottawa, Canada.

Anderson on fire as USA remain perfect against Canada

Anderson on fire as USA remain perfect against Canada

Jun 10, 2023

OTTAWA, Canada, June 10, 2023.- The Americans endured the pressure of playing in a packed TD Place, with almost every fan supporting the Canadians, and secured their third 3-0 (25-22, 25-20, 25-20) victory in the VNL 2023 counting on 18 points from their star opposite to remain with a perfect campaign in Pool 1.

Cuba with first victory at VNL

Cuba with first victory at VNL

Jun 10, 2023

OTTAWA, Canada, June 10, 2023.- Cuba obtained their first victory at the Volleyball Nations League playing in Pool 1 at the TD Place in Ottawa, Canada.

Anderson on fire as USA remain perfect against Canada

Anderson on fire as USA remain perfect against Canada

Jun 10, 2023

OTTAWA, Canada, June 10, 2023.- The Americans endured the pressure of playing in a packed TD Place, with almost every fan supporting the Canadians, and secured their third 3-0 (25-22, 25-20, 25-20) victory in the VNL 2023 counting on 18 points from their star opposite to remain with a perfect campaign in Pool 1.

Cuba with first victory at VNL

Cuba with first victory at VNL

Jun 10, 2023

OTTAWA, Canada, June 10, 2023.- Cuba obtained their first victory at the Volleyball Nations League playing in Pool 1 at the TD Place in Ottawa, Canada.

Canada stopped by Olympic medalists Argentina in VNL 

Canada stopped by Olympic medalists Argentina in VNL 

Jun 09, 2023

OTTAWA, Canada, June 9, 2023.- After their opening win on home court on Tuesday over Cuba, Canada was stopped by Tokyo 2020 Olympic bronze medalists Argentina in four sets on Friday (21-25, 25-21, 21-25,16-25) in the first week of Volleyball Nations League action in Ottawa today.

The World champions Italy topped Cuba 3-1 in Ottawa

The World champions Italy topped Cuba 3-1 in Ottawa

Jun 09, 2023

OTTAWA, Canada, June 9, 2023.- The World champions topped Cuba 3-1 (25-20, 25-19, 20-25, 25-18) at the Volleyball Nations League at the TD Place, in the Canadian capital.

USA top world champions Italy as veterans return in top form

USA top world champions Italy as veterans return in top form

Jun 08, 2023

OTTAWA, Canada, June 8, 2023.- The United States claimed their second victory in the Volleyball Nations League 2023 on Thursday, in Ottawa, Canada, when the Americans had no trouble overcoming reigning world champions Italy in Pool 1.

Cuba falls to the Netherlands at Volleyball Nations League

Cuba falls to the Netherlands at Volleyball Nations League

Jun 08, 2023

OTTAWA, Canada, June 8, 2023.- The Netherlands served Cuba their second consecutive loss at the Volleyball Nations League 3-0 (28-26, 25-23, 25-18) on Thursday in Ottawa, Canada.

U.S. Men hold off Netherlands to Open VNL

U.S. Men hold off Netherlands to Open VNL

Jun 07, 2023

OTTAWA, Canada, June 7, 2023.- Netherlands kept pushing but the U.S. Men’s National Team pushed back harder and won their opening Volleyball Nations League match 3-0 (25-19, 25-23, 25-21) on Wednesday in Ottawa, Canada.

Sclater shines as Canada beat Cuba in five-set thriller in Ottawa

Sclater shines as Canada beat Cuba in five-set thriller in Ottawa

Jun 06, 2023

OTTAWA, Canada, June 6, 2023.-  A new era has started well for the Canadian men’s national team as the North Americans defeated NORCECA rivals Cuba in the tie-breaker in their debut in the Volleyball Nations League 2023 on Tuesday to win their first official match under the guidance of new head coach Tuomas Sammelvuo.

Canada, Cuba and USA begin Men’s VNL

Canada, Cuba and USA begin Men’s VNL

Jun 05, 2023

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, June 5, 2023.- Canada, Cuba and the United States men’s teams are set to begin the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Tuesday June 6 in Ottawa, Canada.

U.S. Women outlast Türkiye; Improve to 4-0 at VNL

U.S. Women outlast Türkiye; Improve to 4-0 at VNL

Jun 04, 2023

ANTALYA, Türkiye, June 4, 2023.- The U.S. Women’s National Team finished its first round of Volleyball Nations League (VNL) at 4-0 after beating host Türkiye 3-2 (25-22, 25-22, 22-25, 11-25, 15-9) on Sunday in Antalya.

Canada topples Serbia in five sets

Canada topples Serbia in five sets

Jun 04, 2023

ANTALYA, Türkiye, June 4, 2023.-  Canada’s women’s volleyball team, for its first time in recent history, defeated Serbia, reigning World Champion team and 2020 Olympic bronze medalist.

United States remain undefeated in Antalya

United States remain undefeated in Antalya

Jun 03, 2023

ANTALYA, Türkiye, June 3, 2023.- Olympic champions the United States maintained their record clean in Antalya, topping Korea 3-0 (25-16, 27-25, 25-11) to secure their third win in the opening week of the Volleyball Nations League 2023.

Dominican Republic put up a tough fight, but lose in four to Brazil

Dominican Republic put up a tough fight, but lose in four to Brazil

Jun 03, 2023

NAGOYA, Japan, June 3, 2023.- Dominican Republic finished their Nagoya campaign on 2-2 and four points, after losing to Brazil 3-1 (27-25, 20-25, 25-21, 27-25) in a Pool 2 game on Saturday at the Volleyball Nations League 2023.

Spectacular Hancock leads USA to another dramatic victory

Spectacular Hancock leads USA to another dramatic victory

Jun 02, 2023

ANTALYA, Türkiye, June 2, 2023.- Led by their talented setter Micha Hancock the Olympic champions the United States topped Italy in the tie-breaker to remain undefeated surviving  their second big test in three days on Friday and continue on a roll in the opening week of the Volleyball Nations League 2023 in Antalya, Türkiye.

Canada first victory in VNL 2023

Canada first victory in VNL 2023

Jun 02, 2023

ANTALYA, Türkiye, June 2, 2023.- Canada celebrated their first victory in the VNL 2023 with a sweep (25-17, 25-16, 25-18) of Korea in Antalya, Türkiye.

Dominican Republic wins another thrilling five-setter

Dominican Republic wins another thrilling five-setter

Jun 02, 2023

NAGOYA, Japan, June 2, 2023.- Dominican Republic produced a 3-2 (25-18, 22-25, 25-18, 21-25, 15-11) victory over the Netherlands, their second at the 2023 Women’s Volleyball Nations League , after edging Bulgaria on Thursday.

Canada fell to Thailand in straight sets

Canada fell to Thailand in straight sets

Jun 01, 2023

ANTALYA, Türkiye, June 1, 2023.- Canada lost to Thailand in straight sets 3-0 (25-17, 26-24, 25-21)in their second match of the 2023 Women’s Volleyball Nations League in Antalya, Türkiye.

Dominicans managed to come back twice in stunning five-set win over Bulgaria

Dominicans managed to come back twice in stunning five-set win over Bulgaria

Jun 01, 2023

NAGOYA, Japan, June 1, 2023.- The Dominican Republic earned their first 2023 Volleyball Nations League managing to come back twice stunning-five sets 3-2 (22-25, 25-16, 16-25, 25-14, 15-11) over Bulgaria.

Drews and rookies push USA to big win over Serbia

Drews and rookies push USA to big win over Serbia

May 31, 2023

ANTALYA, Türkiye, May 31, 2023.- The Olympic champion opposite had help from newcomers Skinner and Lanier as the Americans defeated the world champions in Antalya, Türkiye.

Poland defeated Canada in a five set thriller

Poland defeated Canada in a five set thriller

May 30, 2023

ANTALYA, Türkiye, May 30, 2023.- Poland defeated Canada in a five set thriller 3-2 (20-25, 25-23, 20-25, 25-23, 15-13) in opening day of the Women’s Volleyball Nations League in Antalya, Türkiye.

Dominican Republic falls in four sets to home team

Dominican Republic falls in four sets to home team

May 30, 2023

NAGOYA, Japan, May 30, 2023.- Outside hitter Sarina Koga led hosts Japan to a 3-1 (25-23, 25-18, 22-25, 25-15) victory over the Dominican Republic in both teams’ opening Volleyball Nations League 2023 Pool 2 match in Nagoya on Tuesday.

Canada and Brazil will face off in Gatineau ahead of VNL

Canada and Brazil will face off in Gatineau ahead of VNL

May 04, 2023

GATINEAU, Canada, May 4, 2023.- Ahead of the highly anticipated Volleyball Nationals League (VNL) 2023, Canada will host volleyball powerhouse Brazil at the Centre Sportif de Gatineau, which also serves as the men’s training centre.