Orlando Valkyries

Orlando Valkyries
SportVolleyball
Founded2023
LeagueMajor League Volleyball
Based inOrlando, Florida
ArenaAddition Financial Arena
ColorsNavy, blue, tan and gray
       
OwnerDavid Forman
Head coachAmy Pauly
Championships1 (2025)
Websiteorlandovalkyries.com
Current sports event Current season

The Orlando Valkyries are a women's professional indoor volleyball team based in Orlando, Florida, that competes in Major League Volleyball (MLV). The Valkyries began play in the league's inaugural 2024 season. The team plays their home games at Addition Financial Arena. The Valkyries won the league's championship in the 2025 season.

History

On May 24, 2023, Orlando was announced as one of the cities to get a Pro Volleyball Federation franchise for the league's inaugural season, owned by local businessman David Forman.[1] The Valkyries name, logo and colors were announced on August 17.[2]

Roster

Current as of February 2, 2026.[3]

Number Player Position Height College/Club
1 United States Charitie Luper Outside hitter 5'9" UCLA, Louisville
2 United States Hannah Pukis Setter 5'11" Washington State, Oregon
3 Thailand Pornpun Guedpard Setter 5'7"
4 United States Courtney Schwan Outside hitter 6'1" Washington
5 United States Georgia Murphy Libero 5'6" Oregon
6 Puerto Rico Brittany Abercrombie Opposite hitter 6'2" USC
7 United States Naya Shime Opposite hitter 6'1" Wyoming/SMU
8 United States Lindsey Vander Weide Outside hitter 6'3" Oregon
11 United States Kazmiere Brown Middle blocker 6'4" Kentucky
12 Serbia Teodora Pušić Libero 5'7"
13 United States Natalie Foster Middle blocker 6'4" Wichita State, SMU
14 United States Hannah Maddux Outside hitter 6'2" South Alabama
16 United States Colby Neal Middle blocker 6'4" Oregon, Arizona State
21 United States Bre Kelley Middle blocker 6'4" Florida, Pittsburgh
23 United States Emmy Klika Libero 5'7" Pittsburgh

References

  1. ^ "Orlando Named Newest Pro Volleyball Federation Market". Pro Volleyball Federation. May 24, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  2. ^ "Orlando Pro Volleyball Federation Franchise Reveals Brand Identity and Announces Team President". Pro Volleyball Federation. August 17, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  3. ^ "Orlando Valkyries Roster". Major League Volleyball. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
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