ORLANDO, Fla. (September 21, 2026) – The Orlando Valkyries have signed Romanian outside hitter Adriana-Maria Burtea ahead of the 2027 season.
A native of Bucharest, Romania, Burtea brings extensive international experience to Orlando after successful careers in both indoor and beach volleyball.
Burtea began her professional indoor career in 2014 with Romania's CSM Satu Mare and spent the next eight seasons competing for clubs across her home country before joining top Greek club AEK Athens.
Burtea also represented her home country as a member of the Romanian National Team from 2021-24. During her time with the national program, she helped Romania win the 2023 European Championship Qualification.
On the beach volleyball circuit, she earned gold at the 2017 Balkan Tour stop in Bursa, Turkey, and captured another gold medal at the 2018 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures event in Miguel Pereira, Brazil.
Fans can secure their seats for the 2027 season now by purchasing season ticket memberships through Ticketmaster. Fans interested in four-match or seven-match flex plans can contact the Orlando Valkyries ticket office at tickets@orlandovalkyries.com.
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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.