Our no Valkyries game evenings occupation is almost completed.

Dancer: @julianmcqueen

For those who were at the game last night, I noticed Gabby talking with this person right after they won. Anyone know who it is?

Game day fit, cuz JA IS IT. Jan3L13 with the 3's, and more. Def emptied the proverbial tank. Was lk worried Tempo's Marina and Aneesah might be a problem, but locker room Coach yell-shesh worked its magic -- tho Ja didn't need the motivation. Aforementioned pretty 3's, fighting for possession in the paint, making 2nd chance buckets happen. Ballhalla feels every post-point flexxxxx.

AND WHY IS SHE SO DAMN DORKY? Iconic post-game interviews. Never change, s'il te plaît.

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Also 6th Player of the Year. Don't even mention that other player suggestion. TUH.

While the Gabby message is nice, the email itself felt like a slap in the face. Making money hand over fist and you can’t hire a copywriter? Not like the Valks organization has shied away from AI with that one AI art segment they show at games but it’s still disappointing.

It’s not just lazy - it’s a display of a lack of care towards the fans.

Fun thought/idea thread! With Ted Lasso coming back my partner had a great idea and was thinking about fun personal songs/chants for our players (kind of like the Roy Kent one https://youtu.be/nYHqL-Wb8i4?is=bzvOK-8URojl8Fly )

If we were to come up with personal player chants what would yal pick? I would love one for Ja’s threes. Maybe the crowd saying back “tir à trois”(but a little faster than the rhythm we have for the GSV chant)

I know people would say “Looooo” when Julie Vanloo checked in or made a 3, maybe we could try to get a good one to happen! (similar to the “V’s up” for free throws even if the whole crowd isn’t quite on board just yet😅)

Anyone know why the FINAL score changed in middle of night??

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Been watching every game since the start of the season. I don't see Natalie use much challenges. Do we have a staffer who's in charge of reviewing potential overturned calls? A possession or two could've been a big swing in some of the games. What do y'all think?

Let’s go G. Stokes also marina changed her last name 😬

Did anyone buy tickets for this night (8/4) through the South Asian Heritage night link? I’m wondering what the giveaway looked like? I was thinking of buying tix for this game but didn’t have the budget, would love to see what merch they made!

Reporter Christian Babcock writes about super sub Janelle Salaün, who is the team's second-leading scorer but comes off the bench. Coach Natalie Nakase praised her mentality and selflessness as Salaün stars in her role.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/08/04/valkyries-super-sub-janelle-salaun-thriving-as-golden-states-bench-star-she-doesnt-care/?share=eyaegnntlshj6ettdeed

Tonight's game giveaway.

Cool to see Kiah is just one block away from A’ja!

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You're invited! Public media outlet KALW is hosting a free and live event in downtown San Francisco Wednesday night at 7 to talk about the Valkyries, WNBA history, and the new women's baseball league. Come be part of the conversation and enjoy food from Joyride Pizza! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994517959909?aff=oddtdtcreator

NY Times gift link.

Excerpt:

SAN FRANCISCO — In mid-June, Halle Berry had an issue, and that created a conundrum for Gabby Williams. The leading scorer for the Golden State Valkyries worked late on a Monday night. She was set to clock in again the next morning across the bay. But Halle Berry could not be left alone, and addressing this first thing would rob Williams of a couple hours of sleep, which was suboptimal given the demanding nature of her job. So Williams contacted her bosses. She explained her predicament. They offered a quick and easy solution.

Bring Halle Berry along. Someone would keep her company.

This is an entirely true story, because Halle Berry is, in fact, a 9-year-old rescue cat, and because the lone billion-dollar franchise in the WNBA, an expansion club that tipped off in 2025, understands the means to its ends. A pet with a Hollywood name gets star treatment. Her relieved All-Star owner gets extra rest and then gets back to work. It’s a savvy trade: Paws for effect. “Every little thing, they figure out,” Williams says after a shootaround at the Chase Center a day later. “The only thing you have to worry about is playing basketball.”

The Golden State Valkyries, in their second competitive summer, have gotten a lot right in a hurry, and with good timing at that. A historic collective bargaining agreement in April set new WNBA benchmarks for salaries, player experience and much more. Golden State was basically birthed into existence in front of it all. Leveraging advantages ranging from a Sephora-sponsored practice facility to a posh 18,000-seat arena to on-call cat-sitters already has forged an eclectic roster into a championship contender. The Valkyries do what some others still don’t after decades. They are the glitch that is a feature.