With 22 games left in the season, the Valkyries are a half-game behind the Las Vegas Aces for the final playoff spot. Should Golden State make the postseason, it would be the first expansion team to make the playoffs in WNBA history.

The Golden State Valkyries are preparing for their first game post-All-Star-break when they take on the struggling Dallas Wings Friday evening at Chase Center i

SPOKANE, WASHINGTON – MARCH 31: Kaitlyn Chen #20, Paige Bueckers #5 and Aubrey Griffin #44 of the UConn Huskies celebrate after defeating the USC Trojans 78-64 in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at Spokane Arena on March 31, 2025 in Spokane, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Expansion franchises have historically struggled in Year 1. But Golden State is fighting for a WNBA playoff spot.

"She's a Dog": WNBA Champion Sends Strong Message to Coach Amid Historic Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Through 22 games of their inaugural season, the Golden State Valkyries have firmly planted themselves in the Western Conference playoff conversation.

Perhaps the best story of this 2025 WNBA season so far has been about what the Golden State Valkyries have accomplished. Given that the Valkyries had to rely on a WNBA Expansion Draft back in December to produce their roster (which only let them pick from ...

The Golden State Valkyries have hit the ground running in their first year as a franchise, making history in the process. The explosion in the WNBA's popularit

The Golden State Valkyries have surprised many observers with their stronger-than-expected debut season. The WNBA's newest team is in the thick of the playoff race with a 10-12 record -- and under head coach Natalie Nakase, Golden State boasts the third-best scoring defense in the league.