Brera Holdings Celebrates Inaugural LOVB Pro Volleyball Championship as Former UYBA Stars Lead Austin to Historic Victory Over Omaha
LOVB Austin has made history by winning the first-ever League One Volleyball championship, defeating Omaha 3-0 in straight sets. The victory holds special significance for Brera Holdings (NASDAQ: BREA), as three former players from their subsidiary UYBA Volley Busto Arsizio were instrumental in Austin's success.
The championship team featured Olympic medalist Carli Lloyd, former UYBA captain, alongside fellow UYBA alumni Julianne Faucette and Alessia Gennari. In a notable development, Gennari will return to UYBA for the 2025/26 season.
This milestone represents the successful launch of LOVB as the first professional women's volleyball league in the United States. The achievement highlights Brera Holdings' strategic position in creating international talent pipelines through its multi-club ownership model, connecting European volleyball excellence with the growing U.S. market.
LOVB Austin ha fatto la storia vincendo il primo campionato di League One Volleyball, battendo Omaha 3-0 in set diretti. La vittoria ha un significato particolare per Brera Holdings (NASDAQ: BREA), poiché tre ex giocatrici della loro controllata UYBA Volley Busto Arsizio sono state fondamentali per il successo di Austin.
La squadra campione includeva la medagliata olimpica Carli Lloyd, ex capitana di UYBA, insieme alle ex compagne di UYBA Julianne Faucette e Alessia Gennari. In un evento rilevante, Gennari tornerà a UYBA per la stagione 2025/26.
Questo traguardo rappresenta il lancio di successo di LOVB come prima lega professionistica femminile di pallavolo negli Stati Uniti. Il risultato sottolinea la posizione strategica di Brera Holdings nel creare canali di talento internazionali attraverso il suo modello di proprietà multi-club, collegando l’eccellenza europea della pallavolo con il mercato statunitense in crescita.
LOVB Austin ha hecho historia al ganar el primer campeonato de League One Volleyball, derrotando a Omaha 3-0 en sets corridos. La victoria tiene un significado especial para Brera Holdings (NASDAQ: BREA), ya que tres exjugadoras de su subsidiaria UYBA Volley Busto Arsizio fueron clave para el éxito de Austin.
El equipo campeón contó con la medallista olímpica Carli Lloyd, ex capitana de UYBA, junto a las también exalumnas de UYBA Julianne Faucette y Alessia Gennari. En un desarrollo notable, Gennari regresará a UYBA para la temporada 2025/26.
Este hito representa el exitoso lanzamiento de LOVB como la primera liga profesional femenina de voleibol en Estados Unidos. El logro destaca la posición estratégica de Brera Holdings en la creación de canales internacionales de talento a través de su modelo de propiedad multi-club, conectando la excelencia europea en voleibol con el creciente mercado estadounidense.
LOVB Austin는 최초의 League One Volleyball 챔피언십에서 오마하를 3-0으로 셧아웃하며 역사를 만들었습니다. 이 승리는 Brera Holdings (NASDAQ: BREA)에게 특별한 의미가 있는데, 자회사 UYBA Volley Busto Arsizio 출신의 세 명의 선수들이 Austin의 성공에 중요한 역할을 했기 때문입니다.
챔피언 팀에는 올림픽 메달리스트이자 전 UYBA 주장인 Carli Lloyd와 함께 UYBA 출신 동료 Julianne Faucette 및 Alessia Gennari가 포함되어 있습니다. 주목할 만한 점은 Gennari가 2025/26 시즌에 UYBA로 복귀할 예정이라는 것입니다.
이 이정표는 LOVB가 미국 최초의 프로 여자 배구 리그로 성공적으로 출범했음을 의미합니다. 이 성과는 다구단 운영 모델을 통해 유럽 배구의 우수성을 미국의 성장하는 시장과 연결하는 국제 인재 파이프라인 구축에 있어 Brera Holdings의 전략적 위치를 강조합니다.
LOVB Austin a marqué l’histoire en remportant le tout premier championnat de League One Volleyball, battant Omaha 3-0 en sets directs. Cette victoire revêt une importance particulière pour Brera Holdings (NASDAQ : BREA), car trois anciennes joueuses de leur filiale UYBA Volley Busto Arsizio ont été déterminantes dans le succès d’Austin.
L’équipe championne comprenait la médaillée olympique Carli Lloyd, ancienne capitaine d’UYBA, ainsi que les anciennes joueuses d’UYBA Julianne Faucette et Alessia Gennari. Fait notable, Gennari retournera à UYBA pour la saison 2025/26.
Cette étape marque le lancement réussi de LOVB en tant que première ligue professionnelle féminine de volleyball aux États-Unis. Ce succès met en lumière la position stratégique de Brera Holdings dans la création de filières internationales de talents grâce à son modèle de propriété multi-clubs, reliant l’excellence européenne du volleyball au marché américain en pleine croissance.
LOVB Austin hat Geschichte geschrieben, indem es die allererste League One Volleyball-Meisterschaft gewann und Omaha mit 3:0 in geraden Sätzen besiegte. Der Sieg hat eine besondere Bedeutung für Brera Holdings (NASDAQ: BREA), da drei ehemalige Spielerinnen ihrer Tochtergesellschaft UYBA Volley Busto Arsizio maßgeblich am Erfolg von Austin beteiligt waren.
Das Meisterteam bestand aus der olympischen Medaillengewinnerin Carli Lloyd, der ehemaligen UYBA-Kapitänin, sowie den weiteren UYBA-Alumni Julianne Faucette und Alessia Gennari. Bemerkenswert ist, dass Gennari für die Saison 2025/26 zu UYBA zurückkehren wird.
Dieser Meilenstein markiert den erfolgreichen Start von LOVB als erste professionelle Frauen-Volleyballliga in den USA. Der Erfolg unterstreicht die strategische Position von Brera Holdings bei der Schaffung internationaler Talentpools durch ihr Multi-Club-Besitzmodell, das europäische Volleyball-Exzellenz mit dem wachsenden US-Markt verbindet.
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LOVB Austin became the first League One Volleyball champion, with former UYBA (Brera Holdings subsidiary) players Carli Lloyd, Julianne Faucette, and Alessia Gennari
Dublin, Ireland and Milan, Italy, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brera Holdings PLC (“Brera Holdings” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BREA), an Ireland-based international holding company focused on expanding its global portfolio of men’s and women’s sports teams through a multi-club ownership (“MCO”) strategy, proudly celebrates a historic moment as Austin claims the championship title 3-0 in straight sets against Omaha in the inaugural season of League One Volleyball (LOVB), the first professional women’s volleyball league in the United States. The win carries special significance for Brera Holdings, the majority owner of Italy’s UYBA Volley Busto Arsizio (“UYBA”)—one of the most storied women’s volleyball clubs in Europe based north of Milan, and a key development ground for three of Austin’s star players: Carli Lloyd, Julianne Faucette, and Alessia Gennari.
A new chapter in women’s volleyball history was written this season—filled with emotion, talent, and remarkable comeback stories. At the heart of Austin’s triumph lies a powerful legacy from UYBA, where these three athletes built their international reputations.
Veteran setter and Olympic medalist Carli Lloyd, who once captained the UYBA squad, brought her trademark leadership and precision to the court, orchestrating the offense with calm authority. Alongside her, Julianne Faucette, a powerful outside hitter and another UYBA alumna, delivered critical points during decisive moments of the tournament.
But it was Alessia Gennari who captured the hearts of fans on both sides of the Atlantic. The talented Italian spiker delivered a standout season in Austin, showcasing her class and experience on the global stage. Now, in a full-circle moment that has thrilled supporters, Gennari will return to UYBA for the 2025/26 season—marking a highly anticipated homecoming for one of the club’s most beloved stars.
“This victory is more than a proud moment for UYBA—it’s a testament to the global caliber of talent our club continues to develop,” said Pierre Galoppi, CEO of Brera Holdings. “We are incredibly proud to see Carli, Julianne, and Alessia shine on the U.S. stage and thrilled to welcome Alessia back toUYBA.”
The Global Momentum of Women’s Volleyball
Austin’s triumph is emblematic of the rapid growth and rising ambition in women’s volleyball. The launch of LOVB has ushered in a new era for the sport in the United States—bringing elite international talent to American audiences, attracting new sponsors and media interest, and expanding career pathways for women athletes.
Across Europe, clubs like UYBA remain central to the sport’s ecosystem—serving as elite training grounds and cultural institutions that nurture top-tier players. As the women’s game grows in scale and reach, Brera Holdings is uniquely positioned to serve as a bridge between these worlds, leveraging its multi-club model to create international talent pipelines and long-term value in women's sports.
Austin’s championship win is more than just a sporting milestone—it represents the future of women’s volleyball: fast-paced, global, and commercially ascendant. And for the fans in Busto Arsizio, it is a moment of pride that blends cherished memories with fresh hopes for the seasons ahead.
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In its efforts to broaden its reach, Brera expanded into Africa in March 2023 by establishing Brera Tchumene FC in Mozambique, which quickly rose to the First Division after winning its post-season tournament. In April 2023, the Company acquired a
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