Brooke Van Sickle will make her national team debut as Alas Pilipinas open their VTV Cup 2025 campaign with an explosive rematch against Vietnam.
Alas Pilipinas kick off their 2025 VTV Cup campaign with no less than a rematch against host Vietnam—the same team that edged the Filipinas in the AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup Finals just two weeks ago.
The match is set for Sunday, June 29, in Vinh Phuc, Vietnam, marking the national team debut of reigning PVL season MVP Brooke Van Sickle.
Van Sickle headlines the new-look Alas squad, which will compete in Pool A alongside Vietnam, Sichuan Wuliangchun of China, and Australia.
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Fresh off a silver-medal finish in the Nations Cup, Alas will aim to exact revenge and build on its recent gains under head coach Jorge de Brito.
Also making their VTV Cup debuts are Fil-Am standouts MJ Phillips and Tia Andaya, both of whom have officially completed their transfer of federation.
Key returnees like team captain Jia de Guzman, Eya Laure, Dell Palomata, and Dawn Catindig are expected to provide leadership and stability for the youthful roster.
With several core members from the Nations Cup squad sitting out, including Bella Belen, Alyssa Solomon, Angel Canino, and Shaina Nitura, all eyes are on Van Sickle and the revamped roster to carry the flag proudly in this international tournament.
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First serve is scheduled for 8:00 p.m.
(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)
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