Canada's Brodie Hofer (5) and Landon Currie (97) play France in Volleyball National League action at Centre Videotron in Quebec City on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in this handout photo. France defeated Canada 3-2 in the best-of-five match, including 15-6 in the tiebreaker. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Volleyball Canada *MANDATORY CREDIT*
June 26, 2025 - 8:53 PM
HOFFMAN ESTATES — Canada dropped a 3-0 decision to the United States in Volleyball Nations League play on Thursday at the NOW Arena.
All three sets were close, but the host side pulled out a 25-23, 25-22, 30-28 victory. Canada captain Fynn McCarthy had eight attacks, four blocks and an ace.
"Once we solidified our reception and service tonight, we were able to play at a much higher level and we put more pressure on them," said Canada head coach Dan Lewis.
Canada is 14th in the 18-team preliminary standings.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 26, 2025.
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