Team USA wins first U23 Pan American Cup gold

Team USA secured its first-ever U23 Pan American Cup title at the 2026 NORCECA tournament in San Salvador, El Salvador. The victory was highlighted by strong performances from AJ Cottle, Trevor Herget, and Connor Oldani.

Oldani led both teams in scoring during a match against Trinidad and Tobago, recording 17 points including 13 kills. In the championship match, Herget contributed 15 kills, contributing to a tournament where Team USA dropped only a single set. The team achieved victories over the Dominican Republic and Mexico during the competition.