AFTER  more than a decade of thrilling fans and making history in Philippine volleyball, the Chery Tiggo EV Crossovers have officially closed their chapter.

The Crossovers, who etched their name in the record books as the first-ever professional champions of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL), announced their disbandment on Tuesday afternoon.

“With heavy hearts, we announce the closing of the Chery Tiggo EV Crossovers’ chapter, after 11 unforgettable years in professional volleyball,” the team said in a statement. “From our beginnings as the Foton Tornadoes to our journey as the Chery Tiggo EV Crossovers, we celebrate the milestones: the championships, the talent we developed, and representing the Philippines on the biggest stage.”

Chery Tiggo made their leap into the PVL in 2020, the league’s inaugural professional season, immediately stamping their place in history by defeating Creamline to claim the 2021 Open Conference crown. But the years that followed proved challenging, as the Crossovers often fell short of the podium. They returned to the finals in the PVL On Tour but succumbed to eventual champions PLDT, later placing fourth in the Invitational Conference before missing the playoffs entirely in the recently concluded Reinforced Conference, finishing 10th with a 2-6 record.

With the team now disbanded, Chery Tiggo’s roster—including Ara Galang, Aby Maraño, Mylene Paat, Jen Nierva, Cess Robles, Pauline Gaston, Imee Hernandez, Shaya Adorador, Jasmine Nabor, Alina Bicar, Cza Carandang, Joyme Cagande, Anngela Nunag, Karen Verdeflor, Seth Rodriguez, Rhose Dapol, and rookies Ren Peñafiel, Jyne Soreño, Erika Deloria, and Reyann Cañete—are now free agents.

“To our leagues, sponsors, staff, and most especially, to our players past and present, thank you for your dedication and heart. To our incredible fans: you have been the soul of this team. Your unwavering support made this journey extraordinary,” the statement read.

“The legacy of resilience, teamwork, and the spirit of the Chery Tiggo EV Crossovers will endure. We are profoundly grateful for every moment.”