Orlando Selected to Host 2026 MLV All-Star Match

December 16, 2025 - ORLANDO, Fla. - Major League Volleyball announced that Orlando has been selected to host the 2026 Major League Volleyball All-Star match this season. The second MLV All-Star match will take place at Addition Financial Arena, home of the Orlando Valkyries, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The competition between the best players that MLV has to offer will take place on Saturday, March 28 at Noon ET and be broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+. The league's most exciting athletes will descend on ... Full Story

Bear Bites - Solar Bears Update

December 15, 2025 - ORLANDO, Fla. - After winning six straight, the Solar Bears went winless this week, but picked up two points in overtime losses Friday and Saturday night in Estero against the Everblades. This Week's Games: Wednesday, December 17 at Jacksonville Icemen at 7:00pm Friday, December 19 vs. South Carolina Stingrays at 7:00pm - Teddy Bear Toss - Ugly Sweater Jersey Saturday, December 20 at South Carolina Stingrays at 6:05pm Sunday, December 21 at South Carolina Stingrays at 3:05pm Ma... Full Story

Pirates Re-Sign DB Destin Mack for 2026

December 14, 2025 - ORLANDO, FL - The Orlando Pirates have re-signed defensive back Destin Mack for the 2026 season. Last year, he played in seven games and made four starts. His most impactful game was at home on July 3 against the Iowa Barnstormers with two interceptions in a 54-31 victory. He finished the season with 17 tackles, had three interceptions, and broke up one pass. Mack played from 2018 through 2022 at the Citadel, where he was an All-Southern Conference First-Team selection in his final season. He... Full Story

Chris Harpur Recalled by the Syracuse Crunch

December 12, 2025 - ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning, announced today the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League (AHL) have recalled defenseman Chris Harpur from loan to the Orlando Solar Bears. Harpur, 29, has appeared in 10 games this season with Orlando, posting three assists and a plus-1 rating. In 164 ECHL games, the Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario native has scored 36 points (7g-29a) and earned 134 penalty minutes. In 36 career games with the Crun... Full Story

• Chris Harpur Recalled by the Syracuse Crunch - Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL) December 12
• Purple Pride 5K, Presented by Once Upon a Coconut, Returns to Inter&Co Stadium on February 7 - Orlando City SC (MLS) December 12
• Purple Pride 5K, Presented by Once Upon a Coconut, Returns to Inter&Co Stadium on February 7 - Orlando Pride (NWSL) December 12
• Valkyries Scheduled for 14 National Broadcasts in 2026 MLV Season - Orlando Valkyries (MLV) December 11
• Valkyries Sweep Zamalek Sporting; Claim First American Club Win in Club World Championship History - Orlando Valkyries (MLV) December 11
• Pirates Ink WR Teo Redding for 2026 - Orlando Pirates (IFL) December 10
• Orlando Pushes Dentil Praia to the Wire in Set Three, Drops Second Pool Play Match 0-3 - Orlando Valkyries (MLV) December 10
• Valkyries Fall to Defending Club World Champion Imoco Conegliano in Three Sets - Orlando Valkyries (MLV) December 9
• Solar Bears Send Davis Bunz to Reading Royals for Future Considerations - Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL) December 8
• Bear Bites - Solar Bears Update - Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL) December 8
• Jeff Freyer Joins Pirates Ownership Group - Orlando Pirates (IFL) December 8
• Chris Harpur Loaned to the Orlando Solar Bears from Syracuse Crunch - Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL) December 7
• Latavious Brini Re-Signs with the Pirates - Orlando Pirates (IFL) December 5
• Orlando Valkyries Opens Training Camp this Week with Championship Repeat in Sight for the 2026 Season - Orlando Valkyries (MLV) December 4
• Pirates Re-Sign DB Smoke Monday - Orlando Pirates (IFL) December 2
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• Kissimmee, Florida
• Lakeland, Florida
• Melbourne, Florida

December 17	ECHL	Orlando at Jacksonville	7:00 p.m.
December 13	ECHL	Orlando 0 at Florida 1	Final (OT)
December 12	ECHL	Orlando 2 at Florida 3	Final (OT)
December 10	ECHL	Orlando 1 at South Carolina 6	Final
December 7	ECHL	Orlando 2 at Savannah 0	Final
December 6	ECHL	Orlando 3 at Savannah 2	Final
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• Florida Everblades hockey team hosts annual Teddy Bear Toss - ECHL Fort Myers News-Press (December 13)
• Josh Wilkins has hat trick as South Carolina Stingrays win - ECHL Charleston Post and Courier (December 11)
• Former Orlando Pride sporting director Haley Carter joins the Washington Spirit - NWSL WTOP (December 4)
• ECHL's Orlando Solar Bears Keep it Brief With Special Underwear Toss Pant Shells - ECHL Sports Logos Net News (December 2)
• South Carolina Stingrays fall to Orlando Solar Bears - ECHL Charleston Post and Courier (November 30)
• Two Orlando stadiums are in the bid book for 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup - NWSL WFTV (November 29)
• Two Orlando stadiums are in the bid book for 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup - MLS WFTV (November 29)
• U.S. Women's National Team sets up camp in ChampionsGate - NWSL Osceola News Gazette (November 27)
• U.S. Women's National Team sets up camp in ChampionsGate - NWSL Osceola News Gazette (November 26)
• Orlando Storm opens voting for new team mascot - UFL WFTV (November 25)
• Jill Gillen, Maggie Cartwright Chosen in Inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation Draft - MLV Arkansas Athletics (November 25)
• Kelley, Mosher Chosen in Major League Volleyball Draft - MLV Pitt Athletics (November 25)
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