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Van Sickle, Phillips 'waiting patiently and hoping' to represent Philippines with Alas Women
Kennedy Caacbay,
ABS-CBN News
Published Apr 26, 2025 09:47 PM PHT
Petro Gazz standouts Brooke Van Sickle and MJ Phillips in the 2025 AVC Women's Champions League. PVL Media Bureau
Petro Gazz standouts Brooke Van Sickle and MJ Phillips in the 2025 AVC Women's Champions League. PVL Media BureauMANILA, Philippines – If there's one thing a Philippine volleyball fan can count on, it's the desire of Brooke Van Sickle and MJ Phillips' desire to represent the country on the international stage with Alas Pilipinas Women.
MANILA, Philippines – If there's one thing a Philippine volleyball fan can count on, it's the desire of Brooke Van Sickle and MJ Phillips' desire to represent the country on the international stage with Alas Pilipinas Women.
Van Sickle, who has roots in San Emilio, Ilocos Sur, expressed her desire once more to take on Alas Pilipinas duties alongside Phillips, who traces her heritage in Zambales.
Van Sickle, who has roots in San Emilio, Ilocos Sur, expressed her desire once more to take on Alas Pilipinas duties alongside Phillips, who traces her heritage in Zambales.
The Fil-American also bared that they have been "waiting patiently" for updates regarding their federation switch.
The Fil-American also bared that they have been "waiting patiently" for updates regarding their federation switch.
For now, they're still affiliated with USA Volleyball.
For now, they're still affiliated with USA Volleyball.
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"We're waiting patiently and hoping. If we could represent the Philippines, that would be awesome. It’s an honorable thing, and also it's a great opportunity," said Van Sickle following the conclusion of their AVC Women's Champions League run.
"We're waiting patiently and hoping. If we could represent the Philippines, that would be awesome. It’s an honorable thing, and also it's a great opportunity," said Van Sickle following the conclusion of their AVC Women's Champions League run.
"I haven't heard any updates yet. I know that MJ and my paperwork have already been processed, so now we're just kind of waiting for the next step, I guess," she also said.
"I haven't heard any updates yet. I know that MJ and my paperwork have already been processed, so now we're just kind of waiting for the next step, I guess," she also said.
The product of University of Hawaii said she'd be happy to be connected with the Alas girls and support them.
The product of University of Hawaii said she'd be happy to be connected with the Alas girls and support them.
"If we don’t get our paperwork done in time, I’d love to support the national team from the sidelines in the upcoming international tournaments," Van Sickle said.
"If we don’t get our paperwork done in time, I’d love to support the national team from the sidelines in the upcoming international tournaments," Van Sickle said.
"Just to even network and meet all the girls would be super cool. It's just kind of playing it day by day. If we get an update and it goes well, then for sure, we’ll represent," she added.
"Just to even network and meet all the girls would be super cool. It's just kind of playing it day by day. If we get an update and it goes well, then for sure, we’ll represent," she added.
Van Sickle believes Alas Women will be "phenomenal" as they participate in three major competitions this year -- the AVC Challenge Cup which is now rebranded to AVC Nations Cup, the Southeast Asian V. League, and the Southeast Asian Games.
Van Sickle believes Alas Women will be "phenomenal" as they participate in three major competitions this year -- the AVC Challenge Cup which is now rebranded to AVC Nations Cup, the Southeast Asian V. League, and the Southeast Asian Games.
"As of right now, we have no idea. It’s kind of up in the air. But even if we don’t end up playing, best of luck to the girls. I hope they stay healthy, and they’re going to do phenomenally. I’m really excited to watch them or even join them. I’m really stoked."
"As of right now, we have no idea. It’s kind of up in the air. But even if we don’t end up playing, best of luck to the girls. I hope they stay healthy, and they’re going to do phenomenally. I’m really excited to watch them or even join them. I’m really stoked."
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