USA stars rave about VNL Manila stint, relish Filipino crowd – Giga Mail

USA stars rave about VNL Manila stint, relish Filipino crowd – Giga Mail

USA’s Taylor Averill during a game against Japan in the VNL Manila leg.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philipines — Having a blast in their first time playing in Manila in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) was an understatement for USA stars Taylor Averill and Erik Shoji. Averill, who expressed his love to Filipino fans on his social … Read more

Japan beats USA for first time in Manila finale – Giga Mail

Japan beats USA for first time in Manila finale – Giga Mail

Japan’s Kento Miyaura flexes his muscles during a game against USA in the VNL 2024 in Manila.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — With both teams fielding their bench in a much-anticipated final game in Manila, Japan got the better of USA, 25-20, 25-23, 25-19, to end the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 3 on a high … Read more

Experience makes USA’s Manila stint a ‘great success’ – Giga Mail

Experience makes USA’s Manila stint a ‘great success’ – Giga Mail

USA huddles during a timeout in a VNL 2024 game against Japan.-MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Team USA captain Micah Christenson had a first Manila trip to remember despite the Americans missing the Final Eight of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL). The United States wrapped up its campaign in Manila with a 25-20, 25-23, 25-19 … Read more

Canada sweeps Manila leg but coach wants more – Giga Mail

Canada sweeps Manila leg but coach wants more – Giga Mail

Stephen Maar and Canada celebrate a point against Netherlands in the VNL.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Canada may have swept four matches in the Manila Leg to book a spot in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Final Eight but it wasn’t perfect for coach Tuomas Sammelvuo as he urges his wards to stay hungry. Canada … Read more

Team USA overcomes Brazil for first win in Manila – Giga Mail

Team USA overcomes Brazil for first win in Manila – Giga Mail

Team USA’s TJ Defalco goes for a hit during a VNL 2024 game in Manila. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — TJ Defalco connected to Micah Christenson’s brilliant playmaking as USA earned its first win in Manila after staving off Brazil in five sets,  25-21, 18-25, 25-21, 22-25, 15-9, in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week … Read more

Team USA faces ‘mountain to climb’ as VNL unfolds in Manila – Giga Mail

Team USA faces ‘mountain to climb’ as VNL unfolds in Manila – Giga Mail

USA team captain Micah Christenson during a press conference ahead of the VNL Week 3 in Manila. –PNVF PHOTO VNL 2024 schedule: Week 3 Manila, Philippines leg MANILA, Philippines — Team USA braces for a tough climb to the Final Eight of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) as it plays crucial games in its first … Read more

‘Great expectations’ ahead for Japan in VNL Manila leg – Giga Mail

‘Great expectations’ ahead for Japan in VNL Manila leg – Giga Mail

Team captains and coaches who will be participating in the VNL men’s volleyballcompetition that will be held in MOA Arena in Pasay City. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Yuki Ishikawa and Japan are elated to play in Manila for the third time in a row in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2024 Week 3 starting … Read more