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Orlando Valkyries

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Orlando Valkyries
SportVolleyball
Founded2023
LeaguePro Volleyball Federation
Based inOrlando, Florida
ArenaAddition Financial Arena
ColorsNavy, blue, tan and gray
       
OwnerDavid Forman
Head coachAmy Pauly
Websiteorlandovalkyries.com

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

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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

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Current as of February 26, 2024.[3]

Number Player Position Height
3 United States Melissa Evans Opposite hitter 6'1"
5 United States Georgia Murphy Libero 5'6"
7 United States Blake Mohler Middle blocker 6'2"
8 Puerto Rico Áurea Cruz Outside hitter 5'10"
9 United States M'Kaela White Middle blocker 6'4"
10 United States Jill Gillen Outside hitter 5'7"
11 United States Kazmiere Brown Middle blocker 6'4"
12 Puerto Rico Wilma Rivera Setter 5'8"
14 United States Adora Anae Outside hitter 6'1"
15 Canada Shainah Joseph Outside hitter/Opposite hitter 6'1"
18 United States Carly Skjodt Outside hitter 6'1"
19 United States Abby Hansen Middle blocker 6'5"
20 Puerto Rico Paula Cerame Libero 5'8"
21 United States Azhani Tealer Middle blocker 5'10"
22 United States Carly Graham Setter 6'0"
TBA Thailand Pornpun Guedpard Setter 1.73 m

Practice squad

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Number Player Position Height
13 United States Kalyah Williams Opposite hitter 6'0"

References

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