OMAHA, Neb. - The Orlando Valkyries, 2025 Major League Volleyball Champions, are proudly represented at the 2025 Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball Championship by Brittany Abercrombie and Pornpun “Chompoo” Guedpard. Following the opening week of competition, Abercrombie sits at 15th overall, while Guedpard ranks 33rd among the 44 top volleyball players competing in the league.
The Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball Championship uses a unique scoring format that rewards both team success and individual performance. Each week, athletes earn points for set and match victories as well as personal stats. The leaderboard resets weekly, with the top four players drafting new teams for the following week. After four weeks of competition, the athlete with the highest point total is crowned Athletes Unlimited Champion.
Abercrombie, the 2024 Athletes Unlimited Champion, finished week one with an impressive 542 total points as a team captain. She recorded 32 kills in her first match against Team Hentz, totaling 35 points, before adding 10 kills and 265 points against Team Kingdon Rishel. Abercrombie closed out the week with another strong showing, 17 kills and 242 points in her final match against Team De La Cruz-Mejia.
Chompoo Guedpard, making her Athletes Unlimited debut, grabbed 88 total assists in three matches with Team Kingdon Rishel, finishing the week with 290 total points.
Week two will see a switch up of teams, with Brittany Abercrombie playing for Team Hoffman (Purple) after being selected in the first round, and Pornpun Guedpard was selected in the sixth round by Team Hentz (Blue).
Fans can follow Brittany Abercrombie and Pornpun Guedpard throughout their AU journey by visiting the Athletes Unlimited website for broadcast schedules, match results and leaderboard updates.
About Orlando Valkyries
The Orlando Valkyries are a premier professional volleyball franchise competing in Major League Volleyball (MLV). Crowned MLV Champions in 2025, and one of the league’s most dynamic and fast-rising teams, the Valkyries have captured national attention with their elite performance, passionate fanbase, and commitment to excellence both on and off the court. Driven by competitive fire, innovative partnerships, and a deep connection to the Orlando community, the Valkyries are redefining what it means to be a professional sports organization.
ABOUT MAJOR LEAGUE VOLLEYBALL
Major League Volleyball, entering its third season, is the longest-running formal professional volleyball league for women in the United States. Designed to elevate the sport through world class competition, commercial innovation, and cultural relevance, MLV brings together elite athletes, visionary leadership and global ambition. With alignment to USA Volleyball and a commitment to Olympic development, MLV serves as the premier pathway from professional play to the world stage. For more information, visit ProVolleyball.com.
About Athletes Unlimited
Named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, Athletes Unlimited owns and operates professional women’s softball, volleyball, and basketball leagues featuring world-class competition and fan experience, and stands out as an organization driven by the athletes that play in the leagues, with athlete representation on the company’s board of directors, each league led by a Player Executive Committee, and players sharing in long-term profits of the company, all while being proactive in shaping policies supporting the women that play in the league. Athletes Unlimited is the first professional sports league to be organized as a Public Benefit Corporation. For more information, visit AUProSports.com.