At A Glance
- Former National University star Alyssa Solomon is officially taking her act to Japan after signing with the Osaka Marvelous in the Japan SV.League, her new team announced Tuesday, Sept. 16.
Alyssa Solomon (UAAP Media)
Former National University star Alyssa Solomon is officially taking her act to Japan after signing with the Osaka Marvelous in the Japan SV.League, her new team announced Tuesday, Sept. 16.
With her move, Solomon, 23, became the fifth Filipina import to compete in the Japanese pro league next to Sachi Minowa (Jaja Santiago), Dindin Santiago-Manabat, Maddie Madayag and Jia De Guzman.
A three-time UAAP champion with the Lady Bulldogs, Solomon is bringing her skills to a team that is a certified title contender with the Marvelous being the women’s champion in the inaugural season.
“We are excited to announce the addition of a new foreign player to Osaka Marvelous — Alayza Jay Solomon!” the team wrote on its social media post.
“With Solomon joining the squad, Osaka Marvelous is further strengthening its firepower as we set our sights on defending the SV League championship," it added. "We look forward to your continued support!"
The Sta.Rosa, Laguna native played for the national team, Alas Pilipinas, which she helped to win numerous medals including a historic silver in AVC Nations Cup in Hanoi, Vietnam last June.
She as well anchored NU to its first-ever back-to-back championships with her long-time teammate Bella Belen leading the way.