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Kaitlyn Chen made herself a fan-favorite player on the Golden State Valkyries' roster in 2025, but her journey with the team wasn't always straightforward.

Megan Rapinoe Praises Golden State Valkyries 'Wild' Atmosphere

The fan atmosphere that's been cultivated around the Golden State Valkyries since they debuted in the WNBA in 2025 has become legendary. When the Valkyries

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Kate Martin Receives Unexpected Caitlin Clark Moment During WNBA Offseason

Kate Martin’s 2025 WNBA campaign with the Golden State Valkyries was one to remember. She second-year guard helped anchor the team’s rotation and also improved in her second year as a pro.

Will the Valkyries Lose Kate Martin In the WNBA Expansion Draft?

The next phase of the WNBA's ambitious expansion plan is coming with the arrival of two new teams in 2026: The Toronto Tempo and the Portland Fire. Adding two teams in the same season means double the demand for players from existing rosters in the upcoming Expansion Draft, putting even more weight on each team's decision-making on who to protect.

Valkyries Show Love for Kate Martin After Debut Season in Golden State

Kate Martin has been one of the most highly publicized names on the Golden State Valkyries' roster in their record-setting debut season. Coming in from the Las Vegas Aces through the Expansion Draft, Martin immediately asserted herself as a fan favorite.

How Golden State Valkyries Can Defy Expectations Next WNBA Season

The Golden State Valkyries impressed the WNBA in 2025. Setting new records across the board for a debuting Expansion franchise with a 23-21 record and a trip to the playoffs, the Valkyries have proved to the league that they are not to be underestimated.

Three Ways the Golden State Valkyries Can Become WNBA Contenders

The Golden State Valkyries defied all expectations with their debut season. They set all-time WNBA records with attendance, won more games than any other expansion team had before them in their first season with a 23-21 record and clinched the eighth-seed in the playoffs.

Valkyries' Kate Martin Shares Crucial Advice for Younger Generation

Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin first made a name for herself in college playing for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Sharing the court with Caitlin Clark, the Hawkeyes set the world on fire playing in the NCAA, ushering in a new frontier of women's basketball and exploding into the national sports landscape.

How Golden State Valkyries Became the WNBA's Most Valuable Team

Even the most optimistic psychic would have had trouble predicting just how successful the Golden State Valkyries inaugural season, from their success on the court to their ability to effectively print money on the business side of things.

Valkyries Rookie Kaitlyn Chen Makes EuroLeague Decision

There are a variety of routes that WNBA players take once the regular season is down. The comparatively low pay of the average WNBA player means that most turn to another source of income in basketball once their WNBA commitments are done for the year.

WNBA News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / October 2

List of Golden State Valkyries Players Playing in Unrivaled So Far

The second season of Unrivaled is set to begin in January, and with the WNBA season winding down, the league has begun revealing the players who will compete

Three Ways Kate Martin Can Improve After Valkyries' Historic Season

Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin will be entering a pivotal third season in the WNBA, and second with the Golden State Valkyries when the team takes the court at the Chase Center next season (save for any offseason developments, of course).

Kaitlyn Chen's Sincere Message After Rookie Season With Valkyries

Of course, as a first-year expansion team, the Golden State Valkyries had a very busy offseason heading into their 2025 campaign. On top of a busy expansion draft, the Valkyries focused on adding young talent through the 2025 WNBA Draft, finding impact players as deep as the third round.

How the Golden State Valkyries Won, Despite Losing in WNBA Playoffs

Through WNBA history, expansion teams take a few years to get adjusted to the league, but a new standard has been set. As the WNBA enters a new era of expansion, with six teams being added between 2025 and 2030, the Golden State Valkyries set the bar high for the next five to come.

Valkyries Guard Kate Martin Career News Announced During WNBA Playoffs

The Golden State Valkyries’ inaugural WNBA season was one of the biggest stories in basketball in 2025. The expansion franchise finished with a 23-21 record, reached the postseason, and shattered attendance records along the way.

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2025 was an exciting beginning for the Golden State Valkyries and set the new standard for what an Expansion franchise can be. Their debut season saw them

WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 14

Lynx open playoffs with dominating win over Valkyries

The Minnesota Lynx showed why they are the class of the league WNBA, rolling to a 101-72 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday at Minneapolis in the opener of a best-of-three playoff series.

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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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.

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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 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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