The 13th WNBA team officially has a name. Welcome to the league, the Golden State Valkyries.
The franchise unveiled its name, logo, and color scheme on Tuesday morning on “Good Morning America,” doing so on the same day that the 2024 WNBA season is set to begin.
“Originating from Norse mythology, Valkyries are a host of warrior women who are fearless and unwavering — flying through air and sea alike,” the franchise said in its release. “This brand is Golden State’s modern interpretation of Valkyries: strong, bold, and fierce.”
We are the Golden State Valkyries
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— Golden State Valkyries (@wnbagoldenstate) May 14, 2024
Tuesday’s news is the latest in a string of announcements. Just last week, Golden State hired Ohemaa Nyanin to be the organization’s first general manager after her tenure as assistant general manager of the New York Liberty. The Valkyries previously named Jess Smith, a veteran of the sports world who was most recently head of revenue for the NWSL expansion club Angel City FC, as their president.
“The story of the Golden State Valkyries begins now,” Smith said in a team-issued statement. “And what better way than to be surrounded and supported by Bay Area legends as we take our rightful place…
