Giselle Silva is drawing renewed attention because of GS Caltex’s plans for the new season following her contract renewal. GS Caltex announced on April 24, 2026, that it had re-signed Silva for the 2026–27 season. She will continue to play for GS Caltex Seoul KIXX next season.
Key Changes
Silva and Tanacha Sooksod attended the 2026–27 season media day held at GS Caltex’s Cheongpyeong Gymnasium on September 1, 2026. Silva said she had not made separate preparations for reaching 1,000 points in the new season and indicated that she would look forward to Tanacha’s support.
Silva’s next target is not a confirmed record but a challenge for the new season.
GS Caltex head coach Lee Young-taek said the team signed Tanacha to reduce Silva’s offensive burden and outlined plans to diversify the attack. The key change in GS Caltex’s new-season roster is an effort to share the offensive responsibility that had been concentrated on Silva.
Current Status
Silva recorded 1,000 regular-season points for three consecutive seasons, from 2023–24 through 2025–26. Her regular-season totals in those seasons were reported as 1,005, 1,008, and 1,083 points, respectively.
In the 2025–26 season, GS Caltex defeated Korea Expressway Corporation in the women’s championship final to win the title. Silva was named the championship final’s Most Valuable Player (MVP).
Impact
These records and her championship experience form the background for evaluating Silva as a key pillar of GS Caltex’s roster again this season. However, reaching 1,000 regular-season points in 2026–27 and GS Caltex winning back-to-back titles are not achieved results at this point; they are challenge goals presented at the media day.
Tanacha’s arrival and the coach’s plan to diversify the attack could also affect Silva’s role. Whether Silva continues her scoring record and how the team’s offensive distribution appears in actual matches will need to be assessed as the season progresses.
Next Checkpoint
The next checkpoint will come after the 2026–27 regular season begins. Silva’s scoring trend, Tanacha’s supporting role, and GS Caltex’s match results will all need to be considered to assess the progress of the challenges for four consecutive seasons with 1,000 points and a second straight title.
Official Video
The official video released by GS Caltex Seoul Kixx Volleyball Club shows Silva joining the team and footage of the player herself.
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Sources include the GS Caltex Media Hub, Yonhap News Agency, Newsis, Sports Donga, Money Today, Edaily, Seoul Shinmun, Sports Chosun, Sports Kyunghyang, Sports World, and the official GS Caltex Seoul Kixx Volleyball Club YouTube video. The materials were checked on September 2, 2026, between 05:45 and 05:50 UTC.
- [GS Caltex Media Hub](https://gscaltexmediahub.com/news/corp-news/gscaltex-seoul-kixx-v-league-champion/)
- [Yonhap News Agency: GS Caltex wins the championship final and Silva named MVP](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260405033851007)
- [Sports Donga: Silva contract renewal](https://sports.donga.com/sports/article/all/20260424/133805239/1)
- [Seoul Shinmun: Silva and Tanacha at media day](https://www.seoul.co.kr/news/sport/volleyball/2026/09/02/20260902034003)
- [Official GS Caltex Seoul Kixx Volleyball Club video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmmrcVO76k4)