Canada falls to host Americans in Volleyball Nations League

Canada's Brodie Hofer (5) and Landon Currie (97) play France in Volleyball ´ºÉ«Ö±²¥ League action at Centre Videotron in Quebec City on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in this handout photo. France defeated Canada 3-2 in the best-of-five match, including 15-6 in the tiebreaker. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Volleyball Canada *MANDATORY CREDIT*

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HOFFMAN ESTATES - Canada dropped a 3-0 decision to the United States in Volleyball Nations League play on Thursday at the NOW Arena. 

All three sets were close, but the host side pulled out a 25-23, 25-22, 30-28 victory. Canada captain Fynn McCarthy had eight attacks, four blocks and an ace.

"Once we solidified our reception and service tonight, we were able to play at a much higher level and we put more pressure on them," said Canada head coach Dan Lewis.

Canada is 14th in the 18-team preliminary standings. 

This report by ´ºÉ«Ö±²¥was first published June 26, 2025. 

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