June 7th. 2026
Mexico’s Sofía Maldonado Named Most Valuable Player of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Final Four

PONCE, Puerto Rico, June 7, 2026 – Mexico’s Sofía Maldonado, a key figure in the championship match, was selected as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Final Four, held from June 5 to 7 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. The Women’s Final Four not only delivered excitement on the court but also highlighted an outstanding group of athletes who earned the tournament’s individual honors, recognizing their impact in every aspect of the game. Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Costa Rica were all represented among the award winners, reflecting the high level of competition displayed throughout. More  Español

June 7th. 2026
Mexico Rallies in Ponce to Dethrone Puerto Rico and Capture the 2026 Final Four Gold
PONCE, Puerto Rico, June 7, 2026. – Mexico delivered a stunning comeback to claim the gold medal at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Final Four 2, held June 5–7 at the Salvador Dijols Coliseum. In a dramatic fifth set, Mexico surged from behind to defeat host nation Puerto Rico, sealing a victory that electrified the arena and rewrote the tournament’s recent history. With the win, Mexico snapped Puerto Rico’s streak of three consecutive Final Four titles, preventing the home team from securing a historic fourth straight gold. Set scores: 26–28, 25–19, 25–21, 19–25, 15–11. More Español

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