June 04, 2026: For the first time in the history of the tournament, Canada beat the USA in women’s Volleyball Nations League at the Centre Videotron in Quebec City tonight.

It was an impressive 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 30-28) sweep of the Olympic silver medal team from the United States that included Canada making a comeback in the final set, after falling behind by six points at the 14-20 mark to win in extra points.

Three Canadian players reached double digits including Kiera Van Ryk (17 points), Alexa Gray (14) and Emily Maglio (13).

Team captain Maglio commented after the match: "Every game I want to improve as a player and we want to be a little better as a team. This is the first time in the nine years I’ve been with the National Team that we’ve beaten the U.S. and it was extra special to be at home."

Canada opened VNL week one with a 1-3 (26-28, 25-22, 18-25, 18-25) loss to Germany on Wednesday.

“It was a tough loss yesterday because we played too tense, not free and our organization on the court was not good,” said head coach Giovanni Guidetti. "Today we were another team. We were looking much better and organized on the court, so I congratulate the team for this win today. When you are against the United States and you’re down 20-24 you may feel you’ve already lost the set. But they didn’t stop believing and the U.S. gave us a chance and we took it."

Canada has a day off tomorrow, but plays France on Saturday at Centre Videotron.

Tickets are still available for key matches.

Week 1 Roster (Quebec City)
Emily Maglio (C), Coquitlam, BC
Brie Fransen, Langley, BC
Courtney Baker, Bridgewater, NS
Alexa Gray, Calgary, AB
Hilary Johnson, Calgary, AB
Andrea Mitrovic, Etobicoke, ON
Abby Guezen, Sherwood Park, AB
Kiera Van Ryk, Surrey, BC
Anna Smrek, Welland, ON
Jazmine White, Oshawa, ON
Nyadholi (Dholi) Thokbuom, Calgary, AB
Jessica Andrews, Guelph, ON
Kacey Jost, St. Albert, AB
Kat Georgiadis, Toronto, ON
Olivia Andulajevic, Victoria, BC

Staff:
Head Coach: Giovanni Guidetti
Assistant Coach: Vincenzo Mallia
Assistant Coach: Carolyn O’Dwyer
Assistant Coach: TJ Sanders
Scout/Analyst: Fatih Yagci
Strength and Conditioning Coach: Giovanni Miale
Lead Physiotherapist: Kevin Valcke
Physiotherapist: Sandy Heming
Team Lead: Kelvin Ma
High Performance Director: Shannon Winzer

Tournament website: https://en.volleyballworld.com/volleyball/competitions/volleyball-nations-league

VNL Quebec is proudly presented by Desjardins.

Photo: Volleyball World

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