The U.S. Women’s National Team will be hosting its open tryouts this weekend at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. This event not only provides an opportunity for athletes to compete for spots on the national team but also for collegiate players to earn berths to the U.S. Collegiate National Team program.
Quick Sets
- Tori Dixon lifts Beijing BAIC Motors to a Chinese Super League best-of-five semifinal round sweep over Shanghai.
- Kelsey Robinson and VakifBank end Eczacibasi’s 19-match Turkish League regular season win streak. Both teams are now 19-1 with two regular season matches remaining.
- Foluke Akinradewo finishes as the Best Spiker and Best Blocker in the Japan V-League, leading Hisamitsu Springs to the top seed in the playoffs.
- Kelsey Robinson, Jordan Larson, Lauren Gibbemeyer, Michelle Bartsch-Hackley, and Lauren Carlini secure top seeds in the European Champions League main phase.
National Team Open Tryout
The U.S. Women’s National Team Open Tryout is set to take place from March 1-3 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center. Over 200 athletes from colleges across the country will compete for spots on the national team and the U.S. Collegiate National Team program. Selected athletes may begin their training in Anaheim, California, in the spring of 2019.
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European Champions League This Week
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Six teams with members of the U.S. Women’s National Team will be competing in the European Champions League. The matches include:
- VakifBank (Kelsey Robinson) vs. Beziers
- Allianz MTV Stuttgart (Sarah Wilhite Parsons, Paige Tapp, Molly McCage) vs. Maritza Plovdiv
- Eczacibasi (Jordan Larson, Lauren Gibbemeyer) vs. Dinamo Kazan
- Igor Gorgonzola Novara (Michelle Bartsch-Hackley, Lauren Carlini) vs. RC Cannes
- Imoco Volley Conegliano (Kim Hill, Karsta Lowe) vs. LKS Commercecon
- Chemik Police (Chiaka Ogbogu) vs. Dinamo Moscow
Robinson with VakifBank in Turkish League
Kelsey Robinson is currently playing for VakifBank in the Turkish professional league. In a recent European Champions League match, VakifBank swept second-place Allianz MTV Stuttgart. Robinson contributed 12 points in the victory. In the Turkish League, VakifBank ended Eczacibasi’s 18-match domestic league win streak. Robinson had a strong performance with nine kills and solid reception numbers. You can follow Robinson’s journey on her website, Nom and Play.
Larson and Gibbemeyer with Eczacibasi in Turkish League
Jordan Larson and Lauren Gibbemeyer are competing for Eczacibasi in the Turkish League. In the European Champions League, Eczacibasi secured the top spot in Pool B with a victory over Uralochka-NTMK Ekaterinburg. Larson and Gibbemeyer played key roles in the win. However, their winning streak was snapped by VakifBank in a domestic league match. Larson and Gibbemeyer continue to be strong contributors to the team’s success.
Adams and Hancock with Team Monza in Italian League
Rachael Adams and Micha Hancock are playing for Saugella Team Monza in the Italian Serie A1. Team Monza recently defeated Igor Gorgonzola Novara, moving up in the standings. Hancock had an impressive performance, setting the team to a high kill percentage. Adams also made valuable contributions. Team Monza is set to face Pomi Casalmaggiore in their next league match.
Additional News and Updates
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The article includes updates on various players competing in leagues around the world, such as Annie Drews and Simone Lee in the Turkish League, Tori Dixon and Madi Kingdon Rishel in the Chinese League, and Carli Lloyd in the Brazilian Superliga.
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Conclusion
The U.S. Women’s National Team and its players continue to make their mark in volleyball leagues around the world. Stay tuned for more updates on their performances and accomplishments.
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