June 7th. 2026
Mexico’s Sofía Maldonado Named Most Valuable Player of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Final Four

PONCE, Puerto Rico, June 7, 2026 – Mexico’s Sofía Maldonado, a key figure in the championship match, was selected as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Final Four, held from June 5 to 7 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. The Women’s Final Four not only delivered excitement on the court but also highlighted an outstanding group of athletes who earned the tournament’s individual honors, recognizing their impact in every aspect of the game. Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Costa Rica were all represented among the award winners. More  Español

June 7th. 2026
Mexico Rallies in Ponce to Dethrone Puerto Rico and Capture the 2026 Final Four Gold
PONCE, Puerto Rico, June 7, 2026. – Mexico delivered a stunning comeback to claim the gold medal at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Final Four 2, held June 5–7 at the Salvador Dijols Coliseum. In a dramatic fifth set, Mexico surged from behind to defeat host nation Puerto Rico, sealing a victory that electrified the arena and rewrote the tournament’s recent history. With the win, Mexico snapped Puerto Rico’s streak of three consecutive Final Four titles, preventing the home team from securing a historic fourth straight gold. Set scores: 26–28, 25–19, 25–21, 19–25, 15–11. More  Español

June 7th. 2026
Cuba Claims the Bronze Medal at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Final Four

PONCE, Puerto Rico, June 7, 2026.- In the bronze‑medal match of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Final Four, Cuba prevailed over Costa Rica 3-1 (25–7, 25–21, 22–25, 25–18). In the opening set, Cuba jumped to a 5–0 lead and never looked back. Their momentum continued as they extended the advantage to 18–0 with an ace by Evilania Martínez Luis. The Caribbean squad closed the set 25–7 after a service error by María Fernanda Alfaro Bolaños. Cuba maintained control in the second set, but the third became complicated in the final stretch, with Costa Rica defending intensely to claim an emotional set and extend the match.  More  Español

June 6th. 2026
Puerto Rico Rallies Past Cuba for Its Second Victory in the Final Four

PONCE, Puerto Rico, June 6, 2026. – Puerto Rico had to dig deep on Saturday night in the continuation of the NORCECA Women’s Final Four, defeating a resilient Cuba squad. The hosts came from behind in the fourth set to secure the victory, their second in as many matches. The set scores were 20-25, 25-20, 25-13, 25-21. Puerto Rico, displaying strong net play with the match tied at one set apiece, reached set point with a commanding 24-12 lead following a block by Ana Sofía Jusino. A cross-court attack from Valeria Vázquez from zone four sealed the set 25-13, giving Puerto Rico a two-sets-to-one advantage. In the fourth set, Cuba was unable to maintain a 15-8 lead after two successful attacks by Yalain Regla De La Peña González, one from zone four and another from zone two.  More  Español

June 6th. 2026
Mexico Earns Second Victory and Remains Undefeated in Pursuit of the Title

PONCE, Puerto Rico, June 6, 2026.- Mexico recorded its second consecutive victory on Saturday night at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Final Four, defeating Costa Rica in straight sets at Salvador Dijols Coliseum in Ponce. With this result, the team coached by Nicola Negro remains undefeated and advances to Sunday’s match against Puerto Rico with a chance to claim the tournament title. Mexico had previously defeated Cuba in straight sets and once again displayed control and consistency in all aspects of the game against Costa Rica. The match scores were 25-16, 25-17, and 25-18. More  Español

June 5th. 2026
Puerto Rico Opens Strong and Sweeps Costa Rica in Final Four Debut

PONCE, Puerto Rico, June 5, 2026.- Puerto Rico opened its 2026 NORCECA Women’s Final Four campaign on the right foot, delivering a solid performance as tournament hosts and defeating Costa Rica in straight sets (25–19, 25–16, 25–12). After taking the first two sets, Puerto Rico started the third with full control, jumping to a 10–4 lead following a kill by Decelise Champion from the left side. The home team continued to build its advantage to 20–9 with an attack by Valeria Rosado, also from zone four. Puerto Rico reached set point with a comfortable 24–11 lead thanks to an effective block and sealed the set — and the match — 25–12 with a back‑row attack by Nataly García. Statistically, Puerto Rico outperformed Costa Rica 35–30 in attacks, 10–2 in blocks, and 7–1 in aces. More  Español

June 5th. 2026
Mexico Opens the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Final Four with a Straight‑Set Victory Over Cuba

PONCE, Puerto Rico, June 5, 2026.- México opened the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Final Four with a strong performance, defeating Cuba in straight sets (25–19, 25–10, 25–23) at the Salvador Dijols Coliseum. Mexico took control early in the match. After securing the first set, the team dominated the second, building a 22–9 lead thanks to a back‑row attack and an ace by Samantha Bricio. A Cuban attack error sealed the 2–0 advantage. Cuba showed its best rhythm in the third set, improving its play at the net. Two consecutive blocks tied the score at 16. The set remained close through 22–22, but Mexico pulled ahead with two straight points: one from a service error by Jessica Aguilera Carbajal and another from a clean kill by Sofía Maldonado. More  Español

June 4th. 2026
Coaches Highlight the Competitive Value of the NORCECA Women’s Final Four 2026

PONCE, Puerto Rico, June 4, 2026.– The Salvador Dijols Coliseum will host the NORCECA Women’s Final Four 2026 from June 5 to 7, an event that brings together the national teams of Mexico, Cuba, Costa Rica, and host Puerto Rico in a round-robin format that will determine the new regional champion. Puerto Rico will compete for its fourth consecutive title in this NORCECA Final Four. The tournament will award valuable points toward the continental and world rankings, reinforcing its importance within NORCECA’s international calendar. The head coaches of each team shared their perspectives on the significance of this competition, emphasizing the value of measuring progress, consolidating systems of play, and exposing their athletes to a high-demand environment in Ponce.

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June 2rd. 2026
Puerto Rico Seeks Fourth Consecutive NORCECA Women’s Final Four Title

PONCE, Puerto Rico, June 2, 2026 – Puerto Rico will look to extend its dominance when it hosts the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Final Four from June 5 to 7 at Salvador Dijols Coliseum in Ponce, featuring the national teams of Puerto Rico, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Cuba. The hosts enter the tournament aiming to capture their fourth consecutive title, further establishing themselves as one of the event’s leading contenders. The competition will also mark Cuba’s return to the Final Four following its last appearance in 2024, adding an extra element of excitement to what promises to be a high-level tournament.  More  Español