India, May 17 -- 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 init...