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Sleepless in Sofia: U.S. Men Gear up for 2nd Round at Worlds

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The U.S. Men’s National Team is preparing for the second round of the FIVB World Championship in Sofia, Bulgaria. They will be facing tough opponents such as Canada, Bulgaria, and Iran.

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A Challenging Tournament

The second round of the World Championship is composed of four pools, each consisting of four teams. These matches will take place in both Bulgaria and Italy. The top pool winners and the two best second-place teams will advance to the final round in Turin, Italy from September 26th to 30th. The points earned in the first round will carry over to the second round.

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Exciting Matchup Schedule

The U.S. Men’s team, who finished first in Pool C, will play against Canada on Friday, September 21st at 7 a.m. PT. The following day, on Saturday, September 22nd, they will face Bulgaria at 10:40 a.m. PT. Finally, on Sunday, September 23rd, they will go up against Iran at 7 a.m. PT. All matches will be available for streaming on Flovolleyball.tv, a subscription service chosen by the FIVB. Take advantage of the 20% discount being offered this month.

A Challenging Pool

U.S. Head Coach John Speraw recognizes the difficulty of the upcoming matches. He acknowledges the level of competition and emphasizes the importance of playing great volleyball to succeed. The team is excited to test their skills against the best of the best.

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Familiar Rivals

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The U.S. Men’s team has faced Iran twice this season, winning both matches 3-0. They previously played Canada three times in 2017, experiencing mixed results. The U.S. lost twice to Canada during the FIVB World League but managed to defeat them in the semifinals of the 2017 NORCECA Championship. Their last encounter with Bulgaria was during pool play of the 2016 FIVB World League, resulting in a 3-1 victory for the U.S.

Statistical Leaders

Here are some statistical leaders from the first round of the World Championship:

Best Scorers

  1. Wallace De Souza BRA (81K, 4B, 2A, 87P)
  2. Matt Anderson USA (61K, 5B, 7A, 73P)
  3. Aaron Russell (59K, 6B, 3A, 68P)
  4. Taylor Sander (52K, 4B, 12A, 68P)

Best Spikers

  1. Ivan Zaytsev ITA (64K, 8 faults, 201 attempts, 62.8%)
  2. Taylor Sander USA (52K, 17 faults, 90 attempts, 57.8%)
  3. Matt Anderson USA (61K, 21 faults, 109 attempts, 56%)

Best Blockers

  1. Simon Van De Voorde BEL (21B, 1.11 per set)
  2. Micah Christenson USA (8B, .40 per set)

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Best Servers

  1. Ivan Zaytsev ITA (12A, .71 per set)
  2. Taylor Sander USA (12A, .60 per set)
  3. Micah Christenson USA (9A, .45 per set)

Best Setters

  1. Harrison Peacock AUS (237 running sets, 2 faults, 369 attempts, 11.85 per set)
  2. Micah Christenson USA (211 running sets, 5 faults, 343 attempts, 10.55 per set)

Best Diggers

  1. Steve Marshall CAN (45 digs, 12 faults, 66 attempts, 2.5 per set)
  2. Erik Shoji USA (38 digs, 1 fault, 52 attempts, 1.9 per set)
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Best Receivers

  1. Taylor Sander USA (44 excellent receptions, 2 faults, 99 attempts, 42.4%)
  2. Erik Shoji USA (35 excellent receptions, 4 faults, 76 attempts, 40.8%)

FAQs

Q: When and where are the U.S. Men’s matches in the World Championship?
A: The matches will take place in Sofia, Bulgaria. The U.S. Men will play against Canada on September 21st, Bulgaria on September 22nd, and Iran on September 23rd.

Q: Where can I watch the matches?
A: All matches will be available for streaming on Flovolleyball.tv. Don’t forget to take advantage of the 20% discount this month.

Q: How did the U.S. Men’s team perform in the first round?
A: The U.S. Men had an impressive performance, finishing first in Pool C with a record of 5-0.

Q: What happens after the second round?
A: The top pool winners and the two best second-place teams will advance to the final round in Turin, Italy from September 26th to 30th.

Conclusion

The U.S. Men’s National Team is ready to take on the challenge of the second round of the FIVB World Championship. With their impressive performance in the first round, they are determined to continue their success in Sofia, Bulgaria. Follow their journey on Alpinetgheep and cheer them on as they strive for victory.

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