GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Grand Rapids Rise libero Elena Oglivie has been named to the U.S. Women’s National Team roster for the NORCECA Women’s Final Six, taking place Sept. 15-21 in Guadalajara, Mexico.
The United States will face Canada, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Puerto Rico in the round-robin tournament, with semifinals set for Sept. 20 and medal matches on Sept. 21. Team USA opens play tonight against Canada at 8 p.m. Matches are being streamed on YouTube via Federación Mexicana de Voleibol.
This marks the fifth edition of the Final Six. The Americans earned silver last year after falling in a five-set final against the Dominican Republic. The U.S. previously claimed gold in 2023, silver in 2022, and bronze in 2021.
Oglivie made her professional debut with the Rise on Jan. 10, 2025, against the Vegas Thrill after being selected in the fourth round (29th overall) of the 2024 college draft. She went on to play all 28 matches (104 sets) of her rookie season, finishing with a team-record 392 digs. Oglivie re-signed with the Rise on Aug. 9 for the upcoming 2026 season.
Internationally, she was a member of the U.S. Women’s U20 National Team that competed at the 2021 FIVB World Championship in Rotterdam, Netherlands and Kortrijk, Belgium. She also won gold at the 2019 FIVB Girls' U18 World Championship in Ismailia, Egypt.
The Stanford graduate and Honolulu native becomes the latest Rise athlete to appear in international play while representing Grand Rapids and Major League Volleyball. Other MLV players on the team include Khori Louis (Atlanta Vibe), Norah Sis (Omaha Supernovas), and Reagan Cooper (Omaha Supernovas)
Former Rise outside hitter Claire Chaussee is also competing with Team USA in Guadalajara. Chaussee played for Grand Rapids during its inaugural 2024 season and still holds the franchise records for most career points (463) and kills (429). Chaussee currently plays for LOVB Madison.
Team USA Schedule at NORCECA Women’s Final Six
(All times Eastern; subject to completion of previous matches)
- Sept. 15: USA vs. Canada, 8 p.m.
- Sept. 16: USA vs. Cuba, 6 p.m.
- Sept. 17: USA vs. Dominican Republic, 6 p.m.
- Sept. 18: USA vs. Mexico, 10 p.m.
- Sept. 19: USA vs. Puerto Rico, 8 p.m.
- Sept. 20: Semifinals
- Sept. 21: Medal Matches
ABOUT MAJOR LEAGUE VOLLEYBALL
Major League Volleyball, entering its third season, is the longest-running formal professional volleyball league for women in the United States. Designed to elevate the sport through world class competition, commercial innovation, and cultural relevance, MLV brings together elite athletes, visionary leadership and global ambition. With alignment to USA Volleyball and a commitment to Olympic development, MLV serves as the premier pathway from professional play to the world stage. For more information, visit ProVolleyball.com.
ABOUT THE GRAND RAPIDS RISE
The Grand Rapids Rise made their debut in January 2024 and will play their third season in 2026 as members of Major League Volleyball. Led by longtime Michigan State and Western Michigan head coach Cathy George, the Rise reached the championship match during their inaugural season and rank among the top U.S. women’s pro volleyball teams in attendance. The team is operated by DP Fox Sports & Entertainment and owned by Dan DeVos, who is also majority owner and CEO of the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins and minority owner of West Michigan Soccer, which will begin play in MLS NEXT Pro in 2027. Visit grrise.com for more information.
Photo by Nicolas Carrillo/Rise