World Grand Prix: Germany Sweeps USA
For the second consecutive match, Germany swept the USA (25-22, 25-18, 27-25), this time in Chinese Taipei. The loss left the US Women with a 2-4 record and…
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Match Preview: US vs. Netherlands
The US Women, fresh from their five set, 2 hour 19 minute marathon victory over Dominican Republic on Friday, take on the undefeated Netherlands team today in Chinese…
Read MoreUS Women Top Domincan Republic 3-2
August 7, Li Miao, Chinese Taipei. The U.S. Women won a hard fought match against the Domincan Republic today, taking the fiirst two sets 25-18 and 25-19, dropping…
Read MoreWeek 2 – FIVB Grand Prix: US Women Look to “Get Back on the Horse”
After going 1-2 in Week 1, the U.S. Women are back at it as they prepare to compete in Week 2 of the World Grand Prix from August…
Read MoreNicole Fawcett Nominated for Sportswoman of the Year — Fans Can Vote!
On Friday, July 31st, gopsusports.com announced that Nicole Fawcett has been nominated for The Women’s Sports Foundation’s 2009 Sportswoman of the Year award. This is a really big…
Read MoreUSA Falls to Brazil to End Week 1 of World Grand Prix
The USA Women’s Volleyball team fell to host-country Brazil on Sunday, leaving the U.S. Women in 9th place after Week 1 of the FIVB World Grand Prix. Former…
Read MoreFawcett Shines in USA Comeback Victory over Puerto Rico — World Grand Prix
Down 2-0, the USA Women’s Volleyball Team rallied to defeat Puerto Rico today 3-2 in its second match of the FIVB World Grand Prix. Former Penn State All…
Read MoreUSA Falls to Germany 3-0 in World Grand Prix Opener
The USA suffered a disappointing 3-0 loss to Germany in its opening match of the FIVB World Grand Prix. Former Penn State All Americans Nicole Fawcett and Christa…
Read MoreUSA in Rio: Hugh McCuthcheon’s World Grand Prix Blog
Hugh McCutcheon is blogging from the World Grand Prix. His first entry chronicles the team’s arrival in Rio. Still no news on who’s on the fourteen person final…
Read MoreU.S. Squad’s Quest for 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix Championship Starts July 31st
In only one week, the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team will begin its quest for the championship at the 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix. Former Penn State All…
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