Nxled takes best path among PVL newcomers

Nxled Chameleons coach Taka Minowa. –PVL PHOTO Nxled’s maiden Premier Volleyball League (PVL) campaign turned out to be a relative success compared to other newcomers—even head coach Taka Minowa was pleasantly surprised at what his Chameleons accomplished. “Since I met [the Chameleons] the first day, I thought maybe we can win one or two (games)…

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Creamline bucks bum start to rout Nxled to be first squad in semis

Jema Galanza leads Creamline Cool Smashers’ balanced attack against Nxled in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Creamline keeps playing with sustained brilliance, and save for a first set hiccup, went on to rip Nxled, 25-23, 25-16, 25-21, Thursday as the Cool Smashers notched an eighth straight victory to punch the first ticket to the…

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Nxled brimming with confidence to go for improbable semis berth

Nxled Chameleons’ Krich Macalsang. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Nxled is easily standing out as the best among the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) newcomers, with the Chameleons now working on a streak of the winning kind. “It was quiet in the first set. Instead of being worried, I stepped up thinking, ‘if there isn’t anyone making noise, I’ll…

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PVL: Mylene Paat fuels Chery Tiggo’s tough win over Nxled

Chery Tiggo Crossovers’ Mylene Paat. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Mylene Paat provided the spark from the bench and the much-needed leadership for Chery Tiggo to survive the gritty Nxled, 22-25, 31-29, 25-23, 28-26, for the joint second place in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-Filipino Conference on Thursday at Philsports Arena. After…

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After strong Nxled debut, coach plans more surprises

The Chameleons have every reason to jump for joy after a rousing debut. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Taka Minowa now understands the enormity of his role as coach of the debuting Nxled Chameleons in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL). “Today, when I woke up, I already have a lot of pressure,” he said on Sunday. “Even…

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Away from Creamline-Choco glare, Nxled begins PVL journey

Creamline and Choco Mucho compete in the last All-Filipino Conference in front of another huge crowd. —PVL IMAGES There can’t be a bigger game to kick off any Premier Volleyball League (PVL) conference—audience-wise, at least—than Creamline going up against sister team Choco Mucho. That’s the game that will highlight Sunday’s curtain-raiser of the All-Filipino Conference…

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PVL: Debuting Taka Minowa, Nxled taking it one step at a time

Nxled Chameleons’s Japanese coach Taka Minowa during the PVL press conference. –PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Taka Minowa remains patient with the progress of the Nxled Chameleons as the Japanese coach arrived two weeks before the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference opener on Sunday. Coaching in the Philippines — the home country of his…

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PVL: Nxled gets May Luna; Teams continue to fill the pieces

FILE – May Luna.–PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The Nxled Chameleons signed May Luna as the player movements continue in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) ahead of the season-ending All-Filipino Conference in October. Luna is the latest Nxled recruit from the defunct Foton squad. The former La Salle Lady Spiker ended her two-year stint with…

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Kamile Cal joins new PVL team Nxled Chameleons

Kamille Cal. Photo from Nxled Chameleons MANILA, Philippines — Kamille Cal has decided to turn pro with the newest Premier Volleyball League team, Nxled Chameleons. The Philippine women’s volleyball team setter was close to ending her one-year residency with the University of the Philippines ahead of the UAAP Season 86 next year. But “unforeseen situations…

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Akari lights up PVL with NXLED – rezal404

Akari management will decide which players from the Chargers will form the core of the Chameleons. —UAAP MEDIA As if the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) wasn’t bright enough, Akari management decided to add more lights to the pro league by signing up the NXLED Chameleons as the 12th professional team ahead of the season-ending All-Filipino…

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