Orlando Valkyries

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.

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.com
Current 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 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