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Trousil and Dzavoronok Take Evandro and Arthur Down to Win Itapema Elite Pool

December 5, 2025February 20, 2026 source: Volleyball Worldarthur_mariano, evandro_goncalves, george_wanderley, renato_lima, taylor_crabb, trevor_crabb

Tadeas Trousil and Matyas Dzavoronok silenced the home crowd on the second day of matches of the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour 1xBet Itapema Elite on Thursday, as the Czechs took down the top team of host country Brazil in pool play. The Europeans faced Paris Olympians Evandro Goncalves and Arthur Lanci at the Meia Praia Beach with the top spot in Pool A on the line and claimed it with a solid 2-0 (23-21, 21-17) victory. The only undefeated team in Pool A, Trousil and Dzavoronok advanced directly to…

New Partnerships for 2026 AVP Season

November 15, 2025February 22, 2026 BumpSpike.comandy_benesh, betsi_flint, hailey_harward, kelly_cheng, miles_partain, taylor_crabb, terese_cannon, theo_brunner

Major moves set the stage for a wide-open AVP season. The 2026 AVP season begins with real disruption at the top of both the men and women fields. The breakup of the 2024 U.S. Olympic pairing of Andy Benesh and Miles Partain, Taylor Crabb aligning with Benesh, and Kelly Cheng partnering with Megan Kraft represent some of the most consequential partnership changes going into the 2026 AVP League season. These moves aren cosmetic. They reflect elite players reassessing fit, roles, and competitive direction after a revealing 2025 season. While every…

2026 AVP Schedule Released

November 14, 2025February 20, 2026 BumpSpike.comandy_benesh, miles_partain, taylor_crabb

The AVP League returns to iconic cities and expands to new markets in 2026 season. The AVP Heritage Tournament Series returns to Manhattan Beach and Huntington Beach, California, while adding a third Major in Belmar, New Jersey. November 13, 2025 – The AVP, the preeminent professional beach volleyball league in the world, today announces a robust 2026 schedule for the AVP League and the AVP Heritage Tournament Series that will showcase the world best men and women beach volleyball players competing at iconic venues from coast to coast from May…

AVP League Championships Set for Chicago – Whats at Stake

August 26, 2025February 20, 2026 andy_benesh, brandie_wilkerson, kelly_cheng, kristen_nuss, melissa_humana_paredes, miles_partain, phil_dalhausser, taylor_crabb, taylor_sander, terese_cannon, trevor_crabb

The AVP League season all comes down to this. On August 30–31, the top six men and women duos will battle it out at Oak Street Beach for the 2025 AVP League Championship. This isn about city totals or team points anymore – Chicago is about the best duos in the league, playing for ultimate bragging rights and the biggest payday of the season. Championship Format The bracket is compact, high-stakes, and simple: Six duos per gender, seeded #1–#6 from season standings. Quarterfinals (Saturday): #3 vs #6, #4 vs #5.…

Dallas Event Preview – Stakes Clinches Scenarios

August 9, 2025February 20, 2026 chase_budinger, miles_evans, taylor_crabb, taylor_sander, trevor_crabb

Comerica Center • Fri–Sat, Aug 8–9 Teams: L.A. Launch, Dallas Dream, Brooklyn Blaze, Miami Mayhem Headlines Men: Launch and Dream are already in. The final berth is a straight fight: Mayhem vs. Blaze. Byes—including the 1-seed—are still in play. Women: Blaze are chasing a bye; Mayhem and Dream are playing to avoid seventh (elimination). League Cup: Launch must sweep 4–0 in Dallas to lift the Cup. Anything less and Palm Beach take it. Men — Team-by-Team L.A. Launch (5–1, 11 pts) Bye/1-seed: 2–0 = 7–1 = 1st overall. If they…

Week 6 Preview – NYC Central Park Gets a Beach July 19-20

July 18, 2025February 20, 2026 brandie_wilkerson, chase_budinger, kristen_nuss, melissa_humana_paredes, miles_evans, phil_dalhausser, taylor_crabb, taylor_sander, trevor_crabb

Central Park Gets a Beach Upgrade We dropping 300 tons of sand onto Central Park Wollman Rink for the first professional beach-volleyball event EVER held inside this iconic NYC park. Tickets sold out in under three days, so if you aren part of this historic event in the park, your TV screen is the only way to experience this. Tune in on Saturday, July 19th to The CW and Sunday, July 20th, on CBS broadcast television! What on the Line Team Current W-L Post-season Outlook Palm Beach Passion – Men…

2025 AVP Huntington Beach Heritage Preview: Two Final AVP League Spots on the Line

May 3, 2025February 20, 2026 BumpSpike.comandy_benesh, brandie_wilkerson, chaim_schalk, chase_budinger, hailey_harward, julia_scoles, kelly_cheng, kristen_nuss, melissa_humana_paredes, miles_evans, miles_partain, taylor_crabb, taylor_sander, terese_cannon, trevor_crabb

Two Final AVP League Spots on the Line The AVP Huntington Beach Open Heritage Event is just around the corner, and this year’s competition promises to be an electrifying showcase of professional beach volleyball. Scheduled for May 10-11, this prestigious event is the last opportunity for aspiring teams to claim a coveted spot in the 2025 AVP League. With only two of eight AVP League qualification spots remaining, this event will make or break teams’ seasons. How Teams Qualify for the AVP League Automatic Qualifiers (2024 Top-4 Duos) Men’s: Chase…

AVP 2023 Season in Review

September 15, 2023April 3, 2024 BumpSpike.comandy_benesh, chaim_schalk, kelly_cheng, miles_partain, sara_hughes, taylor_crabb, tri_bourne

As we look back on the whirlwind that was the 2023 AVP season, it’s hard to believe all that unfolded between the sunny sands of Miami and the dramatic shores of Chicago. Here are some standout moments that defined the season: From dramatic weather to epic showdowns, the 2023 AVP season was filled with unforgettable moments that captured the essence of beach volleyball’s excitement and intensity. As we look ahead to the next season, one thing is certain: the AVP continues to deliver thrilling action and unforgettable memories for fans…

Mid-July 2023 Olympic Rankings – Brazil’s Barbara and Carol Claim Summit, Portugal’s Historic Triumph

July 25, 2023March 31, 2024 BumpSpike.combarbara_seixas, betsi_flint, carol_solberg, chaim_schalk, chase_budinger, esmee_bobner, hailey_harward, hugo_campos, joao_pedrosa, julia_scoles, kelley_kolinske, miles_evans, sarah_sponcil, taylor_crabb, taylor_sander, terese_cannon, theo_brunner, trevor_crabb, tri_bourne, zoe_verge_depre

Brazil’s dynamic duo, Barbara and Carol, continue their stellar run, clinching their second consecutive gold medal at the Edmonton Challenge and cementing their position as the new leaders in the Olympic rankings. With three consecutive victories, including the South American Continental Championships, they now sit atop the rankings, leading Brazil’s dominance with three teams in the top four. Meanwhile, Portugal celebrates a historic triumph as Hugo Campos and Joao Pedrosa secured the nation’s first international gold medal in 24 years. Despite their remarkable achievement, they remain outside the top 24…