303 ML career wins legend blood taken over...Re-entry of the V-League Challenge Experience in Korea was better than anywhere else
May 08, 2025
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The foreign players of the 2025 Korea Volleyball Federation (KOVO) Women's tryout participants took to the court to show off their skills.
The players have 40 players (including six existing players) competing for the remaining six positions, with GS Caltex having already renewed its contract with `Monster Striker' Giselle Silva early. First of all, in the first practice game held on the 7th (local time), there were many evaluations that the players' skills did not meet expectations. Elisa Zanetti (Italy), Pamela Onio (Kenya), and Victoria Demidova (Russia), who were highly praised in the club's preference survey, put the clubs in trouble with their heavy movements.
The most outstanding player on the day was Willow Johnson (26, USA), who had experience in the V-League.
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Johnson failed to stay in the V-League, but this draft has positive reviews that he has raised his level in terms of skills. There is even a plus factor called left-handed apogit spiker.
After completing his first practice game schedule, Johnson "I'm satisfied. I think the stadium's energy was good, and it showed the competitiveness as well." As for the relatively good condition "My body was ready at the end of the season last Sunday. I tried to show a little more scoring ability."
Johnson, who had to give up due to contract issues even after receiving attention from the V-League club last season, is "honestly blessed to have a choice from either (V-League) team. I want to help win no matter which team I go to"He expressed his desire to return to the V-League.
Johnson talked about special memories of his re-challenge to the V-League. He turned professional and played in the U.S. and Turkiye, but his experience in Korea was better than anywhere else. "I'm happy that I've been given the opportunity to participate in the V-League tryout "There are many reasons why I want to play in the V-League. The culture that fans support remains a precious memory, and it was also special in that he played with Kim Yeon-koung last time he played."
Johnson thinks he has definitely improved in about a year and a half since leaving the V-League. Focusing on strengthening his strength and RBI, he tried to show his high blocking and scoring ability in defense"I'm confident in scoring in the V-League while adding these skills and powers."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
