USA Names 30-Player Roster for 2025 VNL

Lexi Rodriguez, a four-time All-American libero and former Nebraska Husker, has been named to the 30-player preliminary roster for Team USA ahead of the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) after her rookie professional season with LOVB Omaha. Rodriguez joins a competitive group that includes Olympians Avery Skinner and Jordyn Poulter, with only 14 players selected for each round. Team USA, ranked third in the world and recent Olympic silver medalists, will compete in preliminary rounds in Rio de Janeiro, Belgrade, and Arlington, with the finals held in Łódź, Poland. Rodriguez will vie for one of four libero spots against players like Morgan Hentz and Zoe Jarvis. The roster features both seasoned internationals and newcomers, reflecting a post-Olympic transition. Head coach Erik Sullivan praised the team's energy and experience-sharing as the U.S. seeks its fourth VNL title since 2018.