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The Golden State Valkyries are a women's basketball team. Based in San Francisco, California, they are a member of the Women's National Basketball Association.

Golden State Valkyries (1-1) vs. Washington Mystics (2-1) Postgame Notes

May 22, 2025 - By the Numbers The victory is the first in Golden State Valkyries history, and for head coach Natalie Nakase at the helm of the Valkyries. Veronica Burton set career highs in points (22) and rebounds (9). The Northwestern product also added five assists and two steals, and banked in a buzzer-beating three to give Golden State a 31-30 lead at the half. Kayla Thornton posted 18 points and five rebounds, and was a perfect 6-for-6 from the line. Janelle Salaün scored 13 seconds in, and tallied 10 points in the c... Full Story

Veronica Burton's Career Night Leads Valkyries to First Win in Franchise History

May 22, 2025 - The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Washington Mystics 76-74 on Wednesday night at Chase Center, earning the first win in franchise history. After shooting 3-for-29 from 3-point range in the first three quarters, the Valkyries shot 4-for-8 from long distance in the final frame to take command of the game late. Veronica Burton led the way for the Valkyries, scoring a career-high 22 points in the win, with 14 of those coming in the fourth quarter. Kayla Thornton recorded 18 points in the victory, with no bucket mo... Full Story

Golden State Valkyries Injury Update

May 22, 2025 - SAN FRANCISCO - Golden State Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes sustained a nose injury and exited tonight's game with 3:43 remaining in the second quarter. Hayes is undergoing further evaluation and will not return.... Full Story

Valkyries Open up Long-Awaited Golden State Era on Friday Night

May 17, 2025 - SAN FRANCISCO - The Golden State Valkyries tipped off their inaugural season home opener on Friday night, falling to Los Angeles, 84-67. By the Numbers - The Valkyries drew a sellout attendance of 18,064, which is the second-highest attendance by a WNBA team in their first-ever home game (Washington Mystics - 20,674 on 6/19/1998) o Tonight's attendance was also the sixth highest in a team's first home game of the season. - Kayla Thornton recorded the first-ever points in franchise history at the 9:36 mark. Kate M... Full Story

• Golden State Valkyries (1-1) vs. Washington Mystics (2-1) Postgame Notes - May 22, 2025
  
• Veronica Burton's Career Night Leads Valkyries to First Win in Franchise History - May 22, 2025
  
• Golden State Valkyries Injury Update - May 22, 2025
  
• Valkyries Open up Long-Awaited Golden State Era on Friday Night - May 17, 2025
  
• Tiffany Hayes and Julie Vanloo Stand out in Valkyries' Season-Opening Loss to Sparks - May 16, 2025
  
• Golden State Valkyries Announce Partnership with MeiGray - May 16, 2025
  
• Golden State Valkyries Introduce La Crema as Official Partner - May 15, 2025
  
• Golden State Valkyries Announce OLLY as Founding Partner - May 15, 2025
  
• Golden State Valkyries Announce Waymo as Founding Partner - May 14, 2025
  
• Golden State Valkyries Announce Final Roster for Inagural Season - May 14, 2025
  
• Golden State Unveils Valkyries Collective - May 14, 2025
  
• Golden State Valkyries Announce Audacy as Radio Partner - May 14, 2025
  
• Valkyries Announce Full Week of Community Activations Leading to May 16 Home Opener - May 13, 2025
  
• Golden State Valkyries Power up Community Impact with PG&E as Founding Partner - May 13, 2025
  
• Golden State Valkyries Announce Kaiser Permanente Team Physicians - May 12, 2025
  
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League: Women's National Basketball Association
Home: San Francisco, California
Class: Women's
Website: Golden State Valkyries site
Schedule: Full Golden State Valkyries Schedule Statistics: Full Golden State Valkyries Statistics

Fri., May 23		Golden State at Los Angeles	10:00 p.m.
Wed., May 21	W	Washington 74 at Golden State 76	Final
Fri., May 16	L	Los Angeles 84 at Golden State 67	Final
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• Golden State Valkyries beat Mystics for first win in franchise history - WNBA San Jose Mercury News (May 22)
  
• What we learned from Valkyries' first win in franchise history - WNBA San Jose Mercury News (May 22)
  
• Former Stanford star Kiki Iriafen cherishes return to Bay Area - WNBA San Jose Mercury News (May 22)
  
• Sykes leads Washington against Las Vegas after 30-point showing - WNBA WTOP (May 22)
  
• Veronica Burton scores 22 to lead Valkyries to expansion franchise's first win, 76-74 over Mystics - WNBA WTOP (May 22)
  
• Valkyries seek first win as surging Washington Mystics visit Chase Center - WNBA San Jose Mercury News (May 21)
  
• Kayla Thornton scores first basket in Golden State Valkyries history - WNBA El Paso Times (May 20)
  
• Bay vs. L.A.: Valkyries, Sparks to ignite California rivalry on opening night - WNBA San Jose Mercury News (May 18)
  
• Sparks come home to build off successful season opener - WNBA Press-Enterprise (May 17)
  
• Valkyries season opener vs. Sparks: What we learned - WNBA San Jose Mercury News (May 17)
  
• Fans, Valkyries absorb the scene as WNBA expansion team makes its debut - WNBA San Jose Mercury News (May 17)
  
• Sparks, Kelsey Plum spoil Golden State Valkyries' WNBA debut in win - WNBA Press-Enterprise (May 17)
  
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