Orlando adds former Pac-12 Player of the Year
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Valkyries have signed 6-foot-1 outside hitter Courtney Schwan to the active roster as they make their run for the final playoff spot in the Pro Volleyball Federation chase for a championship.
Schwan, formally of the University of Washington Huskies, just finished her sixth season overseas with Aeroitalia Smi Roma Volley in Italy. She previously played in the top leagues in France and Greece as well.
“I’m just excited to be here, I’ll help this team in any way I’m called upon to do so,” Schwan said. “It has been a super fast integration period, but the girls have been fun and the Orlando organization has been tremendous. I have a great deal of gratitude having this opportunity to play in the inaugural season of this league on home turf.”
Schwan is from Auburn, Washington. In high school, she was a two-time Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of Washington and led Bellarmine Preparatory School to consecutive state titles. At the University of Washington, she was the 2016 Pac-12 Player of the Year and was selected to the AVCA All-America First Team.
“We’re very excited to bring in Courtney for the remainder of the season,” said Valkyries Head Coach Amy Pauly. “We hope that her experience will bolster our roster and make us even more competitive in our upcoming matches.”
Schwan, who will wear No. 24 for the Valkyries, replaces Shainah Joseph on the active roster and is eligible to play in tonight’s road match against the Vegas Thrill at 10 p.m. at Lee’s Family Forum. Joseph was recently called up to the Canadian women’s national team.
For more information on how to get tickets for the final two home matches on Thursday, May 9 and Saturday, May 11, contact the Orlando Valkyries sales department at (321)-244-4600 Ext. 113, via email at Tickets@OrlandoValkyries.com or click on OrlandoValkyries.com. Fans can also visit the Addition Financial Arena box office, or the Ticketmaster website.
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Pro Volleyball Federation is the present and future of professional volleyball in North America. The League began play in January 2024 with world class players and coaches, including some of America’s greatest volleyball players joined by elite standouts from around the world. Seven teams have taken the court in the first season, with 10 teams scheduled for the 2025 campaign. Our focus is on ensuring that the level and quality of play, treatment of players and the entire fan experience is world class and the best offered anywhere. For more information, visit ProVolleyball.com.
ABOUT ORLANDO VALKYRIES
The Orlando Valkyries, proud member team in the Pro Volleyball Federation — the premier women’s professional volleyball league in North America. The Valkyries, which began play in January 2024, plays out of Addition Financial Arena, located in the heart of the University of Central Florida campus. Tickets are on sale now. For more information on how to get tickets, contact the Orlando Valkyries sales department at (321)-244-4600 Ext. 113, email Tickets@OrlandoValkyries.com, click on OrlandoValkyries.com, visit the Addition Financial Arena box office or go to the Ticketmaster website: Ticketmaster.com. Fans can follow the team on Facebook or via X, Instagram and TikTok — @ORLValkyries or visit OrlandoValkyries.com.
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