Orlando Valkyries Explained

Team:Orlando Valkyries
Founded:2023
Sport:Volleyball
Current:2024 Orlando Valkyries season
League:Pro Volleyball Federation
Arena:Addition Financial Arena
City:Orlando, Florida
Colors:Navy, blue, tan and gray
Owner:David Forman
Coach:Amy Pauly

The Orlando Valkyries are a professional indoor volleyball team based in Orlando, Florida. The team competes in the Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF). The Valkyries began play in the league's inaugural 2024 season. The team plays their home games at Addition Financial Arena.

History

On May 24, 2023, Orlando was announced as the 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 26, 2024.[3]

NumberPlayerPositionHeight
3 Melissa EvansOpposite hitter6'1"
5 Georgia MurphyLibero5'6"
7 Blake MohlerMiddle blocker6'2"
8 Áurea CruzOutside hitter5'10"
9 M'Kaela WhiteMiddle blocker6'4"
10 Jill GillenOutside hitter5'7"
11 Kazmiere BrownMiddle blocker6'4"
12 Wilma RiveraSetter5'8"
14 Adora AnaeOutside hitter6'1"
15 Shainah JosephOutside hitter/Opposite hitter6'1"
18 Carly SkjodtOutside hitter6'1"
19 Abby HansenMiddle blocker6'5"
20 Paula CerameLibero5'8"
21 Azhani TealerMiddle blocker5'10"
22 Carly GrahamSetter6'0"
TBA Pornpun GuedpardSetter1.73 m

Practice squad

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023-05-24 . Orlando Named Newest Pro Volleyball Federation Market . 2024-01-19 . Pro Volleyball Federation.
  2. Web site: 2023-08-17 . Orlando Pro Volleyball Federation Franchise Reveals Brand Identity and Announces Team President . 2024-01-19 . Pro Volleyball Federation.
  3. Web site: Roster . 2024-01-19 . Orlando Valkyries.