Alyssa Solomon to leave Osaka Marvelous after first season in Japan

Alyssa Solomon’s first professional stop overseas may be nearing its end, but the chapter 

appears to have given her exactly what she came to Japan for—growth, perspective, and a taste of life at the next level.

The former National University star is set to part ways with Osaka Marvelous at the end of the season this April, closing the curtain on her debut campaign in the SV.League. At just 24 years old, Solomon made a bold jump last year by skipping the local route and taking her talents straight to Japan, a move that now stands as one of the more intriguing early career decisions among the newest wave of Filipina volleyball stars.

When she arrived in September, Solomon stepped into a team that was already stacked with proven talent and championship expectations. She was brought in following the departure of Jaja Santiago, but unlike the high-usage role she enjoyed back home, Solomon entered a far more competitive and demanding environment—one where minutes had to be earned in a crowded and battle-tested rotation.

That meant her opportunities often came in short bursts. For much of the season, the 6-foot-2 opposite hitter was used sparingly, usually entering as part of a double substitution or seeing action late in sets. 

She spent most of the campaign working behind Osaka’s established starters, making the most of whatever floor time she could get. It was not the kind of breakout overseas debut that some may have expected from a reigning collegiate champion, but it may have been the kind of experience that matters more in the long run.

Rather than headline the offense, Solomon had to learn how to stay ready without rhythm, how to contribute without extended touches, and how to grow inside a system where patience was just as important as talent. For a player transitioning from being a featured scorer in college to a role player in one of Asia’s stronger leagues, the adjustment was never going to be simple.

Still, Solomon made it clear that the season gave her more than numbers ever could.

“As I approach the end of my journey with Osaka Marvelous, I would like to sincerely thank everyone for the support throughout this season. This journey has been particularly meaningful to me as it marks my first experience playing professionally and a big step in my career,” Solomon said in a statement posted on the team’s official website. 

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ONTO THE NEXT FOR SOLOMON!

Filipina Volleyball star Alyssa Solomon is set to leave Osaka Marvelous at the end of the 2025-26 Japan SV.League season, bringing her first overseas professional stint to a close after just one year. pic.twitter.com/Uksbe9lpit

— Fastbreak (@fastbreaknewsph) March 30, 2026

“It wasn’t an easy decision [to turn pro in Japan], but it turned into one of the most rewarding chapters of my life. I’m truly grateful for everything I’ve learned and for the moments shared with my teammates, coaches and fans. Let’s make this final stretch of the season special, and I hope you continue to support the team until the very end.”

Her departure also comes as part of what appears to be a significant roster reset for Osaka. Solomon headlines a list of outgoing players that also includes Samantha Francis, Lise Van Hecke, Airina Ogawa, Fuka Inoue, Nana Sakakibara, and Amayo Miyabe—suggesting that the club could be headed for a major offseason reshuffle once the campaign ends.

For Solomon, though, the bigger question now is what comes next. Her move to Japan came fresh off a championship run with National University in UAAP Season 87, where she helped cement her status as one of the top young volleyball talents in the country. 

Unlike fellow NU star Bella Belen, who entered the Premier Volleyball League and immediately became the go-to scorer for Capital1 Solar Spikers, Solomon chose a different route—one that offered fewer guarantees, but perhaps greater long-term upside.

Now, after one season abroad, she leaves Japan with a clearer understanding of the pro game and a more experienced version of herself.

Whether her next step brings her back home or sends her to another overseas opportunity, Solomon’s first year in Japan may ultimately be remembered less for how much she played—and more for how much it prepared her for what’s ahead. 

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