Valkyries News

Valkyries Snuff Sun in Explosive 87-63 Blowout Win

June 22, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO — You can’t stop a supernova. Once it ignites, all you can do is watch the explosion unfold.

In front of another sold-out crowd at Chase Center, the Golden State Valkyries delivered a fiery performance on Sunday night, scorching the Connecticut Sun 87-63 in a game defined by intensit...


Valkyries Stifle Caitlin Clark and Fever in 88-77 Comeback Win

June 19, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO — Caitlin Clark and her heroics may have been the headliner, but it was the Golden State Valkyries stifling defense who played the role of kryptonite.

The gritty expansion team continued their surprise breakout debut season on Thursday night, stunning the Indiana Fever with an 88-77...


Valkyries Weather the Storm for Third Straight Win

June 15, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO — Size doesn’t matter when you have grit, hustle and heart on your side.

A fifth consecutive sell-out crowd of 18,064 poured into “Ballhalla” at Chase Center on Saturday night and watched the expansion Golden State Valkyries make more history, knocking off the Seattle Storm 76-70 to...


Valkyries outlast Sparks for first overtime win

June 9, 2025

Nine games into their inaugural season, the Golden State Valkyries have made one thing clear…they’re not here to play, they’re here to win.

The Valkyries’ first overtime game in franchise history was a memorable one as they beat the Los Angeles Sparks 89-81 on Monday evening at Crypto.com Arena.

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Valkyries overpower Aces with 95-68 win

June 7, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO — If you think playing an expansion team is a guaranteed win, think again.

The Valkyries have shown they are a legitimate threat against any opponent.

The Golden State Valkyries delivered their most resounding win in franchise history Saturday afternoon, cruising to a 95-68 triump...


Kate Martin Dazzles, But Valkyries Fall Short Against Lynx

June 1, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO — For six thrilling minutes, fan-favorite Kate Martin ignited the crowd and gave the Valkyries faithful a glimmer of hope before the half to topple the undefeated defending Commissioner’s Cup champions.

But Golden State went ice-cold in the third quarter, scoring only eight points sh...


Thornton Shines in Emotional Return, But Valkyries Drop Road Game to Liberty

May 27, 2025

It was a homecoming for Kayla Thornton as she received her championship ring for last season's title run with the Liberty. But it was a harsh dose of reality against the defending world champions, as the Valkyries saw their two-game win streak come to an abrupt end.

In front of a packed New York c...


Valkyries earn first road win against Sparks

May 23, 2025

Expansion teams are supposed to struggle to get their first win. Don't tell that to the Golden State Valkyries who already have a winning streak.

Carla Leite off the bench led Golden State with 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting including two 3-pointers as the Valkyries held off the Los Angeles Sparks...


Valkyries Earn First-Ever Win in 76–74 Thriller Over Mystics

May 21, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Valkyries marked a historic milestone on Wednesday night in front of a roaring home crowd at Chase Center, securing the franchise’s first-ever victory with a 76–74 win over the Washington Mystics. Energized by a sellout crowd of 18,064, their second consecutive full...


Valkyries Dazzle in Debut Despite Loss Before Sold-Out Crowd

May 16, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO — On a night dripping with Bay Area pride and electric energy, the Golden State Valkyries officially arrived.

The WNBA’s newest franchise made its highly anticipated debut at Chase Center, affectionately dubbed Ballhalla, and the moment did not disappoint. Despite an 84–67 loss to th...