The U.S. Men’s National Team is gearing up for the highly anticipated opening weekend of the 2021 FIVB Volleyball Nations League (VNL) in Rimini, Italy. This year, the team will face off against tough opponents, with Canada, Brazil, and Argentina all ranked among the world’s top 10 teams. Despite the challenging competition, the team is focused on coming together, building chemistry, and preparing for the Olympic Games.
In the previous edition of the VNL in 2019, the U.S. Men’s team had an eventful journey. They defeated Argentina in the Preliminary Round but faced losses against Brazil and Canada. However, they managed to secure a spot in the semifinals against Brazil, which turned out to be an intense battle, with the U.S. Men eventually emerging victorious after a thrilling five-set match.
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Setter Micah Christenson expressed his excitement about facing Brazil again, highlighting the history and competitiveness between the two teams. The U.S. Men’s team has a strong track record in the VNL, earning silver in 2019 and bronze in 2018. While their ultimate goal is always to win, they also see the VNL as an opportunity to fine-tune their skills and prepare for the Olympic Games.
After being apart for over a year, the team is thrilled to reunite and compete together once again. The VNL matches will be broadcasted in the United States on the FIVB’s streaming service, Volleyball World TV.
U.S. Men’s National Team 19-Person Roster for FIVB Volleyball Nations League
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The U.S. Men’s National Team has announced its 19-person roster for the upcoming FIVB Volleyball Nations League. Here are the players who will represent the United States in this prestigious tournament:
- Matt Anderson (Opposite, 6-10, West Seneca, N.Y., Penn State Univ.)
- Taylor Sander (Outside Hitter, 6-4, Huntington Beach, Calif., Brigham Young Univ.)
- Jeff Jendryk (Middle Blocker, 6-10, Wheaton, Ill., Loyola Univ. Chicago)
- Kyle Ensing (Opposite, 6-7, Valencia, Calif., Long Beach State Univ.)
- Mitch Stahl (Middle Blocker, 6-8, Chambersburg, Pa., Univ. of California Los Angeles)
- Kawika Shoji (Setter, 6-3, Honolulu, Hawaii, Stanford Univ.)
- T.J. DeFalco (Outside Hitter, 6-5, Huntington Beach, Calif., Long Beach State Univ.)
- Jake Hanes (Opposite, 6-10, Orland Park, Ill., Ohio State Univ.)
- Micah Christenson (Setter, 6-5, Honolulu, Hawaii, Univ. of Southern California)
- Max Holt (Middle Blocker, 6-10, Cincinnati, Ohio, Penn State Univ.)
- Ben Patch (Opposite, 6-8, Layton, Utah, Brigham Young Univ.)
- Brenden Sander (Outside Hitter, 6-4, Huntington Beach, Calif., Brigham Young Univ.)
- Josh Tuaniga (Setter, 6-3, Long Beach, Calif., Long Beach State Univ.)
- Thomas Jaeschke (Outside Hitter, 6-6, Wheaton, Ill., Loyola Univ. Chicago)
- Garrett Muagututia (Outside Hitter, 6-5, Oceanside, Calif., Univ. of California Los Angeles)
- Taylor Averill (Middle Blocker, 6-7, San Jose, Calif., Univ. of Hawaii)
- David Smith (Middle Blocker, 6-7, Saugus, Calif., Univ. of California Irvine)
- Dustin Watten (Libero, 6-0, Long Beach, Calif., Long Beach State Univ.)
- Erik Shoji (Libero, 6-0, Honolulu, Hawaii, Stanford Univ.)
Head Coach: John Speraw
Assistant Coaches: Brian Thornton and Matthew Fuerbringer
Athletic Trainers: Aaron Brock and Timothy Pelot
Team Manager and Technical Coordinator: Nate Ngo
FAQs
Q: What is the FIVB Volleyball Nations League?
A: The FIVB Volleyball Nations League (VNL) is an annual international volleyball tournament organized by the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB). It brings together the top national teams from around the world to compete in a month-long competition.
Q: When and where is the 2021 VNL taking place?
A: The 2021 FIVB Volleyball Nations League will be held in Rimini, Italy, from May 28 to June 27.
Q: Who are the U.S. Men’s opponents in the opening weekend?
A: The U.S. Men’s team will face Canada on May 28, Brazil on May 29, and Argentina on May 30.
Q: How can I watch the VNL matches in the United States?
A: The VNL matches will be broadcasted in the United States on the FIVB’s streaming service, Volleyball World TV.
Summary
Get ready for an exciting weekend of volleyball as the U.S. Men’s National Team takes on top-ranked opponents in the opening weekend of the 2021 FIVB Volleyball Nations League. With matches against Canada, Brazil, and Argentina, the team is prepared for intense battles on the court. The U.S. Men have a history of success in the VNL, and they will use this tournament to fine-tune their skills and prepare for the upcoming Olympic Games. Don’t miss a moment of the action as the team strives for victory and reunites after a year apart. Tune in to Volleyball World TV to catch all the thrilling matches.
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