Still NO Destine Hooker.
Coach Kiraly has revealed his 26 player preliminary for 2018 which will compete in the first edition of the Volleyball Nations League which starts next month and to defend their crown at the World Championship later this year.
Veterans Jordan Larson and Foluke Akinradewo will lead this squad together with their fellow 2016 Olympic medalists like Rachael Adams, Carli Lloyd, Kelsey Robinson, Kelly Murphy and Kim Hill.
Check out the full roster below:
Setters:
Lauren Carlini
Lexi Dannemiller
Micha Hancock
Carli Lloyd
Opposite Hitters:
Annie Drews
Kelly Murphy
Krystal Rivers
Aiyana Whitney
Outside Hitters:
Michelle Bartsch-Hackley
Megan Courtney
Kim Hill
Madison Kingdon
Jordan Larson
Kelsey Robinson
Kadie Rolfzen
Sarah Wilhite
Middle Blockers:
Rachael Adams
Foluke Akinradewo
Tori Dixon (Monza)
Lauren Gibbemeyer
Molly McCage
Chiaka Ogbogu
Paige Tapp
Liberos:
Amanda Benson
Caroline Knop
Justine Wong-Orantes
“Our 2018 eligibility roster contains a blend of experience and youth from returning Olympic medalists to people barely out of college, we’re thrilled to see how this group comes together during a challenging five weeks of preliminary competition, and thrilled to be preparing for the first-ever Volleyball Nations League.” -Coach Kiraly.