The Golden State WNBA expansion franchise has announced that its team name will be the Golden State Valkyries.
The Valkyries, which gets its name from Norse mythology, means a “host of warrior women who are fearless and unwavering — flying through air and sea alike,” according to a team press release. The team’s primary color will be “Valkyrie Violet,” which is a nod to “power, ambition, nobility, and women’s empowerment, much like purple has been used symbolically in modern history.”
The Valkyries will begin play during the 2025 WNBA season and will become the league’s 13th team. Golden State will be the WNBA’s first expansion franchise since 2008 when the Atlanta Dream joined the league.
The Valkyries’ logo showcases the Bay Bridge, a symbol of the San Francisco area, and is shaped like a “V.” That symbolizes “the unity of a group of Valkyries in flight, and standing for victory.”
There’s also a bridge tower in the logo that also acts as a sword, while the bridge cables double as wings. The five triangles that are created by…
