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Post by ethankasales on Jul 1, 2019 17:15:48 GMT -5
Micha Hancock was one of two setters named to the 14-player U.S. roster for the 2019 Pan American Cup, which takes place July 6-14 in Peru.
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Post by stillkicking on Jul 1, 2019 19:14:42 GMT -5
Thank you Ethan, Micha is one of my all time favorites. Good to see her get the Recognition she deserves. Go USA.
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Post by KittanningLion on Jul 1, 2019 19:56:26 GMT -5
I was hoping Hancock will be chosen for the VNL finals or PanAm Games instead of the PanAm Cup. Seems like a downgrade to me.
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Post by Millennium on Jul 3, 2019 6:20:56 GMT -5
I was hoping Hancock will be chosen for the VNL finals or PanAm Games instead of the PanAm Cup. Seems like a downgrade to me. Someone on VT mentioned she had a slight injury right before the VNL finals and was replaced by Poulter. I don't know for sure though. |
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Post by nitneliun on Jul 3, 2019 12:41:08 GMT -5
I was hoping Hancock will be chosen for the VNL finals or PanAm Games instead of the PanAm Cup. Seems like a downgrade to me. I kind of agree. She proved herself at the Pan Am Cup when she took the starting spot from Cheesehead Jesus in the first match of that tournament. |
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Post by elliotberton on Jul 3, 2019 14:37:05 GMT -5
The battle for setter spots on the senior National team is apparently quite close. To my eyes, Carlini is playing at a higher level now than this time last year, and she led her club team to a prestigious championship. Carlini looks more fit, and her defense (both blocking and digging) is much improved.
The other question is Carli Lloyd. Some observers now believe she is behind both Carlini and Micha, and have criticized her recent performances in the VNL. I always thought Lloyd was the best blocker among the current setters, but both Micha and Carlini have visibly improved in that area.
I think Poulter might be regarded as too young to be selected to the A team even as the second setter.
Current problem is that there is no clear choice.
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Post by newfoundballer15 on Jul 3, 2019 15:16:42 GMT -5
The battle for setter spots on the senior National team is apparently quite close. To my eyes, Carlini is playing at a higher level now than this time last year, and she led her club team to a prestigious championship. Carlini looks more fit, and her defense (both blocking and digging) is much improved. The other question is Carli Lloyd. Some observers now believe she is behind both Carlini and Micha, and have criticized her recent performances in the VNL. I always thought Lloyd was the best blocker among the current setters, but both Micha and Carlini have visibly improved in that area. I think Poulter might be regarded as too young to be selected to the A team even as the second setter. Current problem is that there is no clear choice. Well since Carli Lloyd "retired" along with Lauren Gibbermeyer, there is less of a battle now. However, there is speculation that Karch told them they are not needed any longer. |
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Post by nitneliun on Jul 3, 2019 17:21:00 GMT -5
The battle for setter spots on the senior National team is apparently quite close. To my eyes, Carlini is playing at a higher level now than this time last year, and she led her club team to a prestigious championship. Carlini looks more fit, and her defense (both blocking and digging) is much improved. The other question is Carli Lloyd. Some observers now believe she is behind both Carlini and Micha, and have criticized her recent performances in the VNL. I always thought Lloyd was the best blocker among the current setters, but both Micha and Carlini have visibly improved in that area. I think Poulter might be regarded as too young to be selected to the A team even as the second setter. Current problem is that there is no clear choice. Well since Carli Lloyd "retired" along with Lauren Gibbermeyer, there is less of a battle now. However, there is speculation that Karch told them they are not needed any longer. This is the first I've heard of Lloyd being "retired". |
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Post by newfoundballer15 on Jul 4, 2019 16:25:20 GMT -5
Well since Carli Lloyd "retired" along with Lauren Gibbermeyer, there is less of a battle now. However, there is speculation that Karch told them they are not needed any longer. This is the first I've heard of Lloyd being "retired". Both of their names have been removed from the wide roster as well as Kelly Sheffield mentioning in an interview that two players retired from the national team after the final week of preliminaries for VNL. www.teamusa.org/usa-volleyball/usa-teams/indoor-volleyball/women/athletes-and-rosters |
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Post by nitneliun on Jul 5, 2019 0:34:52 GMT -5
I notice Kendall White's name is on the roster. I wonder if Karch is considering her for the L position in Tokyo. As for Lloyd retiring, it looks like Micha and Cheesehead Jesus are most likely to go to Tokyo, unless Poulter sneaks in. Poulter doesn't look ready at this point. |
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Post by Millennium on Jul 5, 2019 1:32:07 GMT -5
I notice Kendall White's name is on the roster. I wonder if Karch is considering her for the L position in Tokyo. As for Lloyd retiring, it looks like Micha and Cheesehead Jesus are most likely to go to Tokyo, unless Poulter sneaks in. Poulter doesn't look ready at this point. I doubt White will make it to Tokyo. She hasn't made any rosters this Summer, but she got a lot of good practice time in for the upcoming season at PSU. Poulter is not ready, IMO. Barring injury, I will be very surprised if it's not Carlini and Hancock in Tokyo 2020. |
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Post by elliotberton on Jul 5, 2019 11:27:33 GMT -5
So this information is fascinating. During the rebroadcast of the Poland VNL match on Olympic Channel, Sunderland mentioned that Lloyd is no longer "in the gym" but they did not say that she had retired. The guys were of the opinion that Carlini is the No. 1 setter. In addition to Poulter, I note that Selinger-Swenson is doing some National Team work.
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Post by elliotberton on Jul 7, 2019 1:36:08 GMT -5
US swept Columbia, which is not surprising. Micha has some experienced players to work with. Karsta Lowe led the attack and Rachel Adams and Hannah Tapp scored well too. I think Adams at least might still make the Olympic roster.
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Post by nyline on Jul 7, 2019 5:33:19 GMT -5
Thanks for the update.
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Post by elliotberton on Jul 11, 2019 0:12:49 GMT -5
Getting match stats for Pan Am Cup has been challenging. Finally found them for the Mexico match from 7/8. US swept easily. Micha credited with 4 aces, 2 blocks and 2 kills on 3 attempts. Team hit .425 while Mexico managed just .074.
Will go searching for the Puerto Rico stats. PR the only real competition in the US pool.
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