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Valkyries Coach Natalie Nakase Wins Big Honor Ahead of Valkyries-Lynx Playoffs

Natalie Nakase and the Golden State Valkyries have stormed ahead since their inception and made their 2025 debut a season to remember. Nakase joined the Valkyries as the franchise's first-ever head coach looking to put her wealth of coaching experience to the test as the head of a staff for the first time.

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Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase named AP Coach of the Year after inaugural season

The Golden State Valkyries entered the first season of their existence with low expectations. Kayla Thornton was featured on the initial roster after the expansion draft.

Golden State Valkyries News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / September 10

Valkyries' Kaitlyn Chen Makes Stance Clear on WNBA's Most Improved Player

The WNBA regular season is coming to a rapid close, and while playoff positions are being set in stone, cases for the various league awards are taking shape as well.

WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / September 10

'Luh U Twin': Caitlin Clark Delights Fans With Reaction To Kate Martin’s ‘Chill’ Dump

Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin have proven that no WNBA rivalry can shake the bond they built back in college. The two spent four years together at Iowa, and that connection has carried into the pros.

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WNBA News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / September 10

Valkyries Coach Natalie Nakase Calls Out Referees in Crucial Loss to Storm

The Golden State Valkyries' nail-biting 74-73 loss to the Seattle Storm represents a turning point in the WNBA playoff bracket in the final games of the season.

Golden State Valkyries News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / September 10

Natalie Nakase Explains Controversial Kate Martin Decision in Valkyries-Storm Loss

Tuesday night's game was a pivotal matchup between the Golden State Valkyries and the Seattle Storm, which the Storm came out on top of. The game was decided by just one point, 74-73 in favor of Seattle.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 10

Fever close regular season with surprising win over WNBA-best Lynx

The Indiana Fever never trailed during an 83-72 victory over the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday in Indianapolis.

WNBA under fire over involvement in franchise's sale

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WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / September 9

'Everyone, Wish This Queen A Happy Birthday': Kate Martin Honors Temi Fagbenle With Adorable Birthday Message

Golden State Valkyries star Kate Martin is enjoying her few days of break from on-court games, and she did not let the opportunity of greeting one of her teammates on their birthday pass.

Golden State Valkyries News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / September 8

Valkyries Announce Roster Decision, Waive Rookie Center on Monday

The Golden State Valkyries became the only first-year expansion team in WNBA history to clinch a playoff berth with Friday's 84-80 win over the Chicago Sky.

Golden State Valkyries News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / September 8

ESPN's WNBA Experts Were Wrong About the Golden State Valkyries

The 2025 WNBA season has been a year of incredible accomplishments, with multiple teams setting franchise records for wins as the league expanded to 44 regular-season games.

Golden State Valkyries News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / September 7

Valkyries Coach Opens Up About Unfortunate Playoff Situation

The fans of the Golden State Valkyries have shown up for their team in a way that no other fanbase has ever done before. Record-breaking turnouts have

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 7

Fatal flaw Valkyries must fix before WNBA playoffs

The Golden State Valkyries are no ordinary expansion team. In just their first WNBA season, they’ve defied the typical growing pains. The Valkyries have transformed into one of the league’s most disruptive defensive units.

Golden State Valkyries News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / September 6

Golden State Valkyries Make Announcement on Making WNBA History

18,064. That's how many seats the Chase Center in San Francisco has at its capacity. That's also how many fans have poured into the Chase Center in every single home game this season for the Golden State Valkyries.

Golden State Valkyries News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / September 6

Brandin Podziemki Advocates for Natalie Nakase to Win Major WNBA Award

The Golden State Valkyries have been one of the best stories in sports this year, becoming the first expansion team in WNBA history to make the playoffs in their inaugural season.

Golden State Valkyries News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / September 6

Valkyries Dealing With Unfortunate Situation After Making WNBA History

The Golden State Valkyries' inaugural season has become one of the most inspiring seasons by a WNBA team in its history. With their win over the Dallas Wings, the Valkyries became the first-ever WNBA expansion team to make the playoffs in its inaugural season.

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WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 5

Valkyries Head Coach Feels Bittersweet After First Playoff Berth

In the franchise's first year in the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries have defied almost every expectation. They have become the first-ever WNBA expansion team to reach the postseason in their first year in the league.

Golden State Valkyries News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / September 5

Natalie Nakase Reacts to Valkyries Making WNBA History vs Wings

The Golden State Valkyries are going to the playoffs. It's a major accomplishment for the WNBA's newest team. There is an inherent uncertainty that comes with an Expansion team, especially in the Valkyries' case.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 5

Valkyries make history, clinch WNBA playoff spot in inaugural season

SAN FRANCISCO – It wasn’t easy, but like the story of the Golden State Valkyries this season, they found a way. All season long, the Valkyries have defied all the expectations of a first-year expansion franchise.

Kate Martin News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / September 3

Kate Martin Shows Love for Valkyries Fans After Win vs Liberty

The Golden State Valkyries have been one of the biggest stories of the WNBA season. Their impressive record, impending playoff berth and sky-high franchise valuation have broken the mold for what an Expansion Franchise can be.

Golden State Valkyries News / Yardbarker / September 3

Valkyries acknowledge potential playoff schedule conflict at Chase Center

The exciting inaugural season for the Golden State Valkyries could end with a bitter taste due to a scheduling conflict.

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WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Caitlin Clark sends message to former teammate after Sunday's game

The Indiana Fever (21-19) suffered a tough 75-63 road loss on Sunday night to the Golden State Valkyries (21-18) as both teams continue to battle for postseason positioning with just over a week remaining in the WNBA season.

Valkyries sharp from beyond the arc, sink Fever

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WNBA News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Valkyries coach has strong words for Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark missed her 18th straight game Sunday night.

Valkyries sharp from beyond the arc, sink Fever

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / August 17

Dream use third-quarter surge to put away Valkyries

Allisha Gray scored 12 of her 13 points in a third-quarter runaway as the Atlanta Dream used balanced scoring and a suffocating defense to continue a successful road trip with a 79-63 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday night.

Golden State Valkyries News / Yardbarker / July 11

Golden State Valkyries exceeding expectations in inaugural WNBA season

Organizations in their first year usually don’t have glaring success, on and off the field of play, but the WNBA's Golden State Valkyries are rewriting the blueprint for expansion teams.

Tough Valkyries defense ruins Caitlin Clark’s return to Fever

Caitlin Clark's return from injury was disappointing but encouraging

Angel Reese fires back at Robert Griffin III over his Caitlin Clark claim

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