golden state valkyries
golden state valkyries
The Golden State Valkyries made history as the first women’s sports team to receive more than 15,000 season ticket deposits before their first season. The growing excitement and support for the new San Francisco-based WNBA expansion franchise marks a historic moment in women’s sports. The Valkyries will debut at Chase Center during the 2025 WNBA season as the first expansion team since the 2008 Atlanta Dream.
About the Golden State Valkyries
Announced as the 13th WNBA franchise on October 5, 2023, the Golden State Valkyries join the esteemed Golden State Warriors family, known for seven NBA championships. The franchise’s reveal drew immediate interest, with more than 2,000 season ticket deposits pouring in within hours. By April 16, the Valkyries had already received more than 6,000 season ticket deposits.
Momentum continued to build on January 30, 2024, when former NWSL Angel City FC executive Jess Smith was named president. Smith is known for his dynamic leadership and innovative approach to sports management and brings extensive experience in sports management. Team management and fan engagement. Her tenure with Angel City FC was marked by groundbreaking marketing strategies and community outreach programs that significantly expanded the club’s profile and fan base.
Adding to the excitement, Ohemaa Nyanin was appointed general manager on May 7, bringing a wealth of experience and vision to the franchise. With an extensive background in sports management and player development, Nianin is poised to lead the Valkyries to new heights as her strategic acumen and deep understanding of the game will be essential in building a competitive team. is completed. Nianin’s expertise will lead the Valkyries to the expansion draft and the first WNBA Draft in 2025.
WNBA Expansion Draft and Media Momentum
UNCASVILLE, CT – JUNE 27: An overview of the WNBA logo at Mohegan Sun Arena on June 27, 2018 in Uncasville, CT. Connecticut State won 101-89. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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The Valkyries are scheduled to participate in the Expansion Draft in December 2024, which will be an important step in building their roster for next season. They are selected from a pool of experienced athletes to establish a competitive core that will help them hit the ground running in their first season. This will prepare the team for the first WNBA Draft in April 2025 and provide an opportunity to further strengthen the team.
Joining the league at a transformative time for women’s sports, the Valkyries are entering a period of extraordinary growth. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced plans to expand the regular season to 44 games for the 2025 season, highlighting the league’s impressive progress. This expansion follows a 2024 season that set records for the highest attendance and national television viewership in 26 years.
The WNBA has renewed its partnership with The Walt Disney Company and Amazon Prime Video for 11 years, as well as signed a new agreement with NBCUniversal (NBCU). These landmark deals will bring in $200 million a year to the league, a dramatic increase from revenue just a year ago.
