The United States is gearing up for a busy volleyball summer as USA Volleyball announced a 30-player preliminary squad for the 2026 Volleyball Nations League. The U.S. Women’s National Team will head into three weeks of international action, facing top sides from around the world in a packed competition schedule.
The Volleyball Nations League brings together 18 of the best national teams, with matches spread across three early-stage stops in Quebec City, the Philippines, and Osaka. From the wider roster, coaches will trim the group to 14 players for each week of competition. Five Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball players; Micha Hancock, Jordan Thompson, Molly McCage, Morgan Hentz, and Claire Hoffman; are part of the initial lineup, alongside a larger pool of athletes aiming to make their mark for the U.S. team.
Who is in The USA Volleyball Squad For The 2026 Volleyball Nations League?
| Name | Pos. | College | USAV Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micha Hancock | S | Penn State | Oklahoma |
| Jordyn Poulter | S | Illinois | Rocky Mountain |
| Avery Skinner | OH | Kentucky | Lone Star |
| Kendall Kipp | OPP | Stanford | Southern California / Southern Nevada |
| Morgan Hentz | L | Stanford | Pioneer |
| Asjia O’Neal | MB | Texas | North Texas |
| Lexi Rodriguez | L | Nebraska | Great Lakes |
| Madisen Skinner | OH | Kentucky / Texas | Lone Star |
| Simone Lee-Wank | OH | Penn State | Badger |
| Saige Ka’aha’aina-Torres | S | Texas | Aloha |
| Jordan Thompson | OPP | Cincinnati | North Country |
| Anna Hall | MB | Louisville | Palmetto |
| Rachel Fairbanks | S | Pitt | Southern California / Southern Nevada |
| Dana Rettke | MB | Wisconsin | Great Lakes |
| Kami Miner | S | Stanford | Southern California / Southern Nevada |
| Elena Scott | L | Louisville | Pioneer |
| Elena Oglivie | L | Stanford | Aloha |
| Claire Hoffman | OH | Washington | Columbia Empire |
| Sarah Franklin | OH | Wisconsin | Florida |
| Chiaka Ogbogu | MB | Texas | North Texas |
| Kara Hallock | OH | Washington | Puget Sound |
| Anna Dodson | MB | UCLA | Rocky Mountain |
| Madi Kubik-Banks | OH | Nebraska | Iowa |
| Molly McCage | MB | Texas | Lone Star |
| Logan Eggleston | OH | Texas | Southern |
| Stephanie Samedy | OPP | Minnesota | Florida |
| Olivia Babcock | OPP | Pitt | Southern California |
| Torrey Stafford | OH | Texas | Southern California / Southern Nevada |
| Sami Francis | MB | Stanford | Southern California / Southern Nevada |
| Caitie Baird | OH | Stanford | Hoosier |
What Did USA Volleyball Coach Erik Sullivan Say About The 2026 VNL Roster?
Erik Sullivan continues as head coach of the USA Volleyball Women’s National Team for his second season, supported by assistants Tayyiba Haneef-Park, Brandon Taliaferro, and Rob Browning. The group is now turning its attention toward the 2026 Volleyball Nations League and the broader build-up to LA 2028, with a mix of experienced Olympians and younger players shaping the roster.
“We’re excited about this roster and what it represents for our program as we build toward LA 2028,” Sullivan said, noting the presence of six Olympians who bring “invaluable experience and composure to every training session.” He also stressed the competitive environment within the squad, saying the mix of proven performers and rising players creates “exactly the kind of competitive gym we want.”
He further highlighted the challenge ahead in the VNL, calling it “a grind against the best teams in the world,” while adding, “we’ll learn a lot about ourselves, but we believe this roster has the balance, depth and resilience to take another step forward this summer.”
What is The Full USA Schedule For The 2026 Volleyball Nations League?
| Week | Location | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Quebec City, Quebec | June 3 vs Ukraine (8:00 a.m.), June 4 vs Canada (5:00 p.m.), June 5 vs France (5:00 p.m.), June 7 vs Germany (11:30 a.m.) |
| Week 2 | Philippines | June 16 vs Dominican Republic (9:00 p.m.), June 18 vs Czechia (1:00 a.m.), June 20 vs Italy (1:00 a.m.), June 20 vs Serbia (9:00 p.m.) |
| Week 3 | Osaka, Japan | July 7 vs Thailand (11:30 p.m.), July 7 vs Poland (9:00 p.m.), July 9 vs Türkiye (9:00 p.m.), July 11 vs Brazil (8:00 p.m.) |
The U.S. Women’s National Team will now look to build momentum across all three stages as they face some of the world’s top-ranked sides in a packed VNL 2026 campaign.
