For Team USA Women’s Volleyball fans and followers, get ready to enjoy our photo gallery presentation of the USA Volleyball Cup match between our national team and the World’s No. 1 ranked team – Brazil. This was the first-time that the U.S. Volleyball Association (USVBA) had scheduled an international competition here in Los Angeles at USC’s ever-popular, Galen Center. To recap this historic match, simply said, Team USA dominated their internationally top-ranked rival with a very clean and surgically performed 3 set sweep, (25-21) (25-23) and (25-20). Kudos went out to new Team USA Head Coach, Karch Kiraly, as he guided the team flawlessly through their paces. The team presently is made up of over 30 players, many veteran and many 1st time selections, which will allow Coach Kiraly to mix and match many rotations in all Pre-2016 Olympic competitions such as this one. Follow the Team & your favorite players athttp://www.teamusa.org/USA-Volleyball/Features/2014/July/01/Rosters-Set-for-Womens-USA-Volleyball-Cup. Click once on each photo for an enhanced image.
Brightly colored electronic event banner as shown on the Galen Center scoreboard and giant screen.
The special international volleyball court is pictured prior to the start of the teams’ warm-up periods.
Team USA & Coaching Staff take a time-out for a photo opportunity prior to start of the match.
Team Brazil takes a snapshot to commemorate the 2014 USA Volleyball Cup.
Teams USA & Brazil take the court for their match warm-up period.
Both teams can be seen in the 20 minute, mandatory international warm-up period.
Good close-up shot of Brazilian players performing their passing/setting/volleying skills.
Players show a very intense concentration during these warm-up routines.
Practice makes perfect…..stakes are high in theses types of pre-olympic competitions.
Brazil at their bench preparing for the start of the pre-match festivities.
In moments, the teams will enter the court for the playing of both national anthems and player introductions.
Team USA shown in their player and coaches alignments prior to being officially called on to the court.
The giant Galen Center overhead big screen/scoreboard shows the very colorful event logo.
An enthusiastic & well-informed crowd stands for the playing of the national anthems.
Both teams come onto the court for the playing of the respective national anthems.
Closer shot of both teams positioned directly behind their country’s flag.
A robust fan-base turned out on a Sunday evening for this anticipated match between the World’s top 2 teams.
Team USA pictured as they respectfully observe their opponents for this big match-up.
Brazilian players take a special moment to acknowledge, as well as represent with pride, their country’s rich tradition in competing on the international stage.
A decent sized contingent of Brazilian fans show their national pride by showcasing their unforgettable flag during the playing of their anthem.
Our National Anthem was sung by a member of Team USA. The crowd was treated to a rare glimpse of our Women’s National Team here in L.A.
Team USA captured during the playing of the Stars Spangled Banner.
Both teams meet & greet each other at the net prior to the start of the match.
Brazil closes ranks & makes their pre-match team huddle before stepping onto the court.
East L.A. Sports Scene was present and accounted for as Erik Sarni steps back to show a different perspective.
Set 1: #1 Fabiana Claudino, (MB) & #10 Gabriela Guimares, (OH) are ready to return Alix Klinesman’s spike at center court.
Set 1: #6 Thaiza Menezes, (MB) sends her return over the net & just between #22 Rachel Adams & #26 Kelsey Robinson.
Crowd is shown roaring its approval at the exciting, non-stop court action displayed by Team USA.
Brazil returns to its bench and has to regroup quickly after losing the first set, 25-21.
Scoreboard reflects the result of the first set. Advantage Team USA, 1-0.
Set 2: #26 Kelsey Robinson, (OH) awaits the patented Brazilian ‘Jump Serve” in this shot.
Set 2: #26 Kelsey Robinson powers her spike through the outstretched arms of two front-line blockers.
Set 2: Wide shot of Team USA in a defensive position
Set 2: Another wide shot of the same play phase.
Set 2: Tight shot of Team USA right after match point finishes the second set. Team gathers around #6 Nicole Davis, (L).
Second set ends with another win for team USA, this time by a score of 25-23.
Set 3: #16 Rodrigues (OH) & #6 Menezes (MB) attempt to block a Rachel Adams return at Team USA’s point of attack.
Set 3: #3 Danielle Lins (S) is pictured during her serve.
Set 3: #16 Fernanda Rodrigues attacks at the net & drives home a cross-court shot..
A confident crowd continues to be amazed at the performance given by Team USA as it dominated the Brazilians in USA Volleyball’s Cup.
Set 3: #6 Menezes, (MB) uses all of her height to score a point on her excellent spike.
Set 3: Double block at the net by #6 Menezes & #7 Andrea Laurence (OH).
The Final Scoreboard shows a 3rd set score of 25-20 and a total sweep for the night’s match.
#26 Kelsey Robinson, (OH, 6-2, 1st Time Selectee, Bartlett, Ill., University of Nebraska). Pictured during the post-match fan autograph session. Robinson contributed a “key” role in match victory with overall play.
Nicole Davis, Former USC great is a two-time Olympic Games Silver medalist with Team USA. She will be counted on for her veteran team leadership and her abundant international playing experience
Nicole Davis, Libero, 5-4, 11 World Championship Appearances,16 Olympic Games Appearances, Stockton, CA., and Former USC, Lady Trojans-All American, during post-match fan autograph session.
#17 Alix Klineman, (OPP, 6-5, 1st time Team USA selectee, Manhattan Beach, CA., Mira Costa High School, & Stanford University). Showed tremendous power & strength in complete domination of the Brazilian National Team.
Alix Klineman gladly autographs a Fan’s T-shirt after the Team’s victory over Brazil in a stunning three-set sweep. The large crowd was treated to a very memorable night of volleyball in the 1st-ever USA Volleyball Cup match played at USC’s Galen Center.
Team USA member signs a program during the Fan Appreciation session after the match.
Every Team USA member spent time after the match signing autographs for the many happy fans who came out to support them.
Delighted Team USA Volleyball fans await one of their favorite players to grant them an autograph.
Rico Cabrera, Sr.
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