National volleyball player Anna Pogany is particularly looking forward to the strong competition when she moves to the new US league League One Volleyball (LOVB). “In Germany, you also have games against weaker opponents every now and then. It’s obviously different when you play against world stars like Kelsey Robinson or Haleigh Washington or other people every week,” the 30-year-old captain of the German Volleyball Association’s selection told the German Press Agency.
A large part of the USA’s Olympic silver team plays in the league, as do other top international players. “That makes the level very attractive,” said Pogany.
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Prominent investors in LOVB
The libero is moving from the German runner-up SSC Palmberg Schwerin to the team in Houston, Texas. Preparations begin in November and the premiere season starts in January. Basketball superstar Kevin Durant and actress Amy Schumer, among others, have invested in the league.
“It’s really very professional. Either you get a budget for housing or they provide apartments. They provide a lot of support,” said Pogany about the organization. The change is also financially worthwhile.
For the Bundesliga, the LOVB is another competitor for good players. “Now the clubs obviously have to think about how they can make the German league more attractive. I’m really excited to see what happens in the next few years,” said the 30-year-old.
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