The Women’s World Cup opens in Berlin on 4 September. USA face China without A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum — Citron and Iriafen replace them. Debutants include Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers.
USA U17 swept Turkey 3-0 (25-23, 25-11, 25-23) in the Santiago final on Aug 16. Knotts scored 23, Ogbogu 18. China took bronze 3-1 over Taipei.
Knotts led the U17 final with 23, Ogbogu 18. Sets 25-23, 25-11, 25-23. USA did not drop a set to Turkey.
After a rest day, Girls’ U17 Worlds resumes in Chile. USA face Thailand, Poland meet Croatia, Korea play the Dominican Republic — and five unbeaten sides face their next stress test.
After day three of the Girls’ U17 Worlds in Chile, USA and China are 9-for-9 on sets. Czechia, Poland and Korea also remain unbeaten; Aug 9 is a rest day.
Men VNL final day in Ningbo on August 2: Poland and USA play for gold while Japan and Slovenia meet for bronze, with semifinal takeaways and tactical keys for medal matches.
The VNL quarterfinal pairs world champions with Paris medalists. Both finished the prelims on eight wins — details and one knockout night will decide it.