By MARK REY MONTEJO
Former National University star Alyssa Solomon is officially taking her talent to Japan after signing with Osaka Marvelous in the Japan SV.League, her new team announced Tuesday, Sept. 16.
With her move, Solomon, 23, became the fifth Filipina player to vie 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 into another title contender team with the Marvelous winning 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!”
Before her Japan stint, 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 also helped NU claim its first-ever back-to-back championships along with long-time teammate Bella Belen.
The abroad stint wasn’t new for the fans as Solomon had already shown interest to play overseas after filing her application in the Korean Volleyball Federation (KOVO) Asian Quota Draft.
