Colorado Springs, Colorado (May 17, 2024) – On Friday, Brazil defeated the U.S. Women's National Team 3-1 (25-22, 25-16, 18-25, 25-19) to a roaring crowd in a Volleyball Nations League (VNL) qualifier. Ta. Rio de Janeiro.
The U.S. women's team (1-2) concludes the first round of VNL qualifying on Sunday at 10 a.m. Pacific time against the Dominican Republic (1-2).
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More than 9,000 spectators filled the Maracanadinho to watch the rematch of the Tokyo 2020 gold medal match. Brazil defeated the US women for the first time in five years.
Outside hitter Jordan Larson led the U.S. in scoring with 17 points, including 15 kills, one block, and one ace. However, no other American player scored in double figures.
“Playing in Brazil in Brazil. It's an honor to play in a country that loves volleyball so much,” said U.S. setter Jordyn Poulter, who scored four goals. “We are still trying to figure things out. We use VNL in a very different way than other countries. We are trying to be in good shape within two months. But you don't necessarily have to put everything together right away.”
The U.S. women's team led Brazil in blocks (14-11) and aces (5-4). Brazil led in kills (54-50) and scored 24 points off of U.S. errors, while committing just 13 mistakes.
The United States could not slow down Brazilian outside hitter Gabi Guimarães, who finished with 24 points.
Outside hitter Ali Franti started the first two sets and scored nine points, including eight kills. Avery Skinner took over in the third and scored nine points, including eight kills.
Middle blocker Brionne Butler scored eight points, including a game-high five blocks. Middle player Chiaka Ogbogu also scored eight points, including two blocks.
His opponent, Daniel Cuttino, started the first two sets and scored six points, including two blocks. Maddie Skinner started the final two sets at opposite ends and also scored six points.
Outside hitter Sarah Wilhite Parsons came in as a pinch hitter and scored one run. Midfielder Anna Stevenson-Hall started the third set and earned one point, but had to leave after getting hit in the head during an attack.
2024 VNL US Women's Tentative Roster
Number Name (title, date of birth, hometown, university, USAV region)
2 jordyn poulter (S, 6-2, Aurora, Colorado, University of Illinois, Rocky Mountain)
3 avery skinner (Ohio State, 6-1, Katy, Texas, University of Kentucky and Baylor, Lone Star State)
Four Justin Wong-Orantes (L, 5-6, Cypress, California, University of Nebraska at Southern California)
Five Ali Franti (Ohio State, Spring Grove, Illinois, Penn State, Great Lakes 6-1)
7 lauren carlini (S, 6-2, University of Wisconsin, Great Lakes, Aurora, IL)
8 Brionne Butler (MB, 6-4, Kendleton, Texas, University of Texas, Lone Star)
9 Madisen Skinner (Ohio State, 6-2, Katy, Texas, University of Kentucky, University of Texas Lone Star)
Ten jordan larson (Ohio State, Nebraska Hooper, Great Plains, University of Nebraska 6-2)
13 sarah wilhite parsons (Ohio State, 6-2, Eden Prairie, Minn., University of Minnesota, North Country)
14 anna stevenson hall (MB, 6-2, Lawrence SC, University of Louisville, Palmetto)
17 zoe fleck (L, 5-6, UCLA, Granada Hills, California, University of Texas at Southern California)
20 Daniel Cuttino (Opp, 6-4, Indianapolis, Ind., Purdue, Hoosier)
twenty four Chiaka Ogbogu (MB, 6-2, Coppell, Texas, University of Texas, North Texas)
37 kayla hannelein (MB, 6-3, Plattsmouth, Nebraska, Northern Iowa, Great Plains)
Head coach: Karch Killary
Assistant coach: Tama Miyashiro
Second assistant coach: Merv Dunphy, Alfie Left, Erin Virtue
Performance analyst: Lianne Verhoek
Physical therapist/athletic trainer: Kara Kesans
Team doctor: Lori Boyajian-O'Neal, William Breiner, James Suchy
Consultant coach: Sue Enquist, Katie Stanfill
Team manager: Corey Pawlikowski
Sports nutritionist: Sean Huglin
Strength & Conditioning Coach: Brandon Siakel
general manager: Peter Vint and John Crowley
2024 Volleyball Nations League US Women's Schedule
Matches will be broadcast live and on demand VolleyballWorld.tv
(Always on Pacific Daylight Time)
The first week was in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
May 15 USA vs. Thailand 3-1 (25-22, 19-25, 25-12, 25-18)
May 16 China vs. USA 3-1 (23-25, 25-23, 25-22, 25-19)
May 17 Brazil vs. USA 3-1 (25-22, 25-16, 18-25, 25-19)
May 19th 10am USA vs. Dominican Republic
Week 2: Arlington, Texas
May 28th 5:30pm USA vs. Canada
May 31st 6pm USA vs. Bulgaria
June 1st 2:30pm USA vs. Poland
June 2, 1:00 p.m. USA vs. Turkier
The third week will be held in Fukuoka City.
June 10th, 11:30pm USA vs France
June 12th 8pm USA vs. Netherlands
June 14th 11:30pm USA vs. Italy
June 16th 2:45am USA vs. Japan
Final round: The event will be held in Bangkok, Thailand from June 20th to 23rd.
