Dominican Republic women's volleyball team faces USA in VNL Group‑5 match in the Philippines

The Dominican Republic women's national volleyball team, known as the "Reinas del Caribe," will play the United States in a Group‑5 match of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Wednesday at 00:00 Dominican time in Pasig, Philippines. The encounter offers the Dominican side a chance to claim its first victory after losing its opening four matches against Turkey, Brazil, Belgium and the Netherlands, while the United States enters the game with a 3‑1 record.

Coach Marcos Kwiek said the squad has been training intensively after traveling from Brazil, focusing on both offensive and defensive play. Following the U.S. match the team has a rest day on Thursday before facing Serbia on Friday. Kwiek also noted preparations for the upcoming XXV Central American and Caribbean Games, which the Dominican Republic will host in July 2026, and an August pre‑Olympic qualifying tournament that will determine a spot for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.