Orlando Valkyries
| Sport | Volleyball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2023 |
| League | Pro Volleyball Federation |
| Based in | Orlando, Florida |
| Arena | Addition Financial Arena |
| Colors | Navy, blue, tan and gray |
| Owner | David Forman |
| Head coach | Amy Pauly |
| Championships | 1 (2025) |
| Website | orlandovalkyries |
Current season | |
The Orlando Valkyries are a women's professional indoor volleyball team based in Orlando, Florida, that 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. The Valkyries won the 2025 PVF Championship.
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 April 9, 2025.[3]
| Number | Player | Position | Height | College/Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Hannah Pukis | Setter | 5'11" | Washington State, Oregon |
| 3 | Pornpun Guedpard | Setter | 5'8" | RBAC |
| 4 | Courtney Schwan | Outside hitter | 6'1" | Washington |
| 5 | Georgia Murphy | Libero | 5'6" | Oregon |
| 6 | Brittany Abercrombie | Opposite hitter | 6'2" | USC |
| 8 | Lindsey Vander Weide | Outside hitter | 6'3" | Oregon |
| 9 | M'Kaela White | Middle blocker | 6'4" | James Madison |
| 10 | Shannon Scully | Outside hitter | 6'2" | Utah, Pepperdine, USC |
| 11 | Kazmiere Brown | Middle blocker | 6'4" | Kentucky |
| 12 | Natalie Foster | Middle blocker | 6'4" | Wichita State, SMU |
| 15 | Abby Hansen | Middle blocker | 6'5" | Oregon, Central Florida |
| 16 | Melani Shaffmaster | Setter | 6'3" | Minnesota |
| 18 | Nalani Iosia | Libero | 5'7" | Texas, Michigan State |
| 19 | Lydia Grote | Opposite hitter | 6'2" | California, Minnesota |
| 20 | Kira Thomsen | Outside hitter | 5'10" | Montana State |
| 21 | Elli McKissock | Libero/Defensive Specialist | 5'6" | Florida |
| 22 | Norah Sis | Outside hitter | 6'1" | Creighton |
| 23 | Emmy Klika | Libero | 5'7" | Pittsburgh |
References
- ^ "Orlando Named Newest Pro Volleyball Federation Market". Pro Volleyball Federation. 2023-05-24. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ "Orlando Pro Volleyball Federation Franchise Reveals Brand Identity and Announces Team President". Pro Volleyball Federation. 2023-08-17. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ "Roster". Orlando Valkyries. Retrieved 9 April 2025.