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WNBA expansion teams usually don't get off to good starts, but the Golden State Valkyries are rewriting that narrative.
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SB Nation on MSNDefending the Valkyries’ indefensible cut of Julie VanlooWhy did the Golden State Vakyries cut Julie Vanloo? The emergence of young guards, including Kaitlyn Chen, justifies the team’s harsh decision.
While securing a win over Caitlin Clark and the Fever was nice, Valkyries guard Veronica Burton set career milestones in the contest too.
The Golden State Valkyries have done something few thought possible: created a playoff contender out of scratch. And much of that is attributable to head coach Natalie Nakase.
The Valkyries aren't just racking up moral victories. They're picking up real ones and the stats say they're a serious playoff threat.