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Former Arizona volleyball star Madi Kingdon Rishel named to Team USA for 2nd straight leg of the FIVB Volleyball Women’s Nations League

The FIVB Volleyball Nations League is headed into its second leg. Former Arizona star Madi Kingdon Rishel will be with Team USA as it travels to the Philippines after playing in the first leg in Shreveport, Louisiana.

The VNL takes place over approximately six weeks in the summer. The 2022 edition is the fourth time the tournament has been held. This year, it consists of 16 women’s teams competing in two pools of eight teams each. The finals will be held in Turkey from July 13 to 17.

The U.S. went 3-1 in the first leg, dropping a match to Japan in straight sets.