Orlando Valkyries
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| Sport | Volleyball |
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| 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 |
| Website | orlandovalkyries |
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
[edit]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
[edit]Current as of February 26, 2024.[3]
| Number | Player | Position | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Melissa Evans
|
Opposite hitter | 6'1" |
| 5 | Georgia Murphy
|
Libero | 5'6" |
| 7 | Blake Mohler
|
Middle blocker | 6'2" |
| 8 |  Áurea Cruz
|
Outside hitter | 5'10" |
| 9 | M'Kaela White
|
Middle blocker | 6'4" |
| 10 | Jill Gillen
|
Outside hitter | 5'7" |
| 11 | Kazmiere Brown
|
Middle blocker | 6'4" |
| 12 | Wilma Rivera
|
Setter | 5'8" |
| 14 | Adora Anae
|
Outside hitter | 6'1" |
| 15 |  Shainah Joseph
|
Outside hitter/Opposite hitter | 6'1" |
| 18 | Carly Skjodt
|
Outside hitter | 6'1" |
| 19 | Abby Hansen
|
Middle blocker | 6'5" |
| 20 | Paula Cerame
|
Libero | 5'8" |
| 21 | Azhani Tealer
|
Middle blocker | 5'10" |
| 22 | Carly Graham
|
Setter | 6'0" |
| TBA |  Pornpun Guedpard
|
Setter | 1.73 m |
Practice squad
[edit]| Number | Player | Position | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Kalyah Williams
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Opposite hitter | 6'0" |
References
[edit]- ^ "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 2024-01-19.
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