Analysis

Game stories

Valkyries Insider: Seeking four full quarters in Texas, Valkyries win 12th of 14

Aug 8, 2026

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5 min read

Valkyries Insider: Seeking four full quarters in Texas, Valkyries win 12th of 14

Veronica Burton's "leadership took a huge step" in franchise-record team assist game.

Marisa Ingemi

Mission Local

Valkyries Report: Miela Sowah is making the most of her WNBA opportunity

Aug 7, 2026

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2 min read

Valkyries Report: Miela Sowah is making the most of her WNBA opportunity

How the 27-year-old is finding what works for her as one of the Valkyries first-ever developmental players

Marisa Ingemi

The IX Sports

Valkyries Report: Kayla Thornton leads charge in Toronto sweep

Aug 5, 2026

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Valkyries Report: Kayla Thornton leads charge in Toronto sweep

The Valkyries went 2-0 this week against the Tempo, and Thornton's season-high scoring helped

Marisa Ingemi

Breaking news

Valkyries Insider: Trade deadline quiet for a team that believes in itself

Aug 2, 2026

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3 min read

Valkyries Insider: Trade deadline quiet for a team that believes in itself

Golden State didn't make a move, and they probably didn't need to at an overall slow trade deadline in the WNBA.

Marisa Ingemi

Analysis

Valkyries Insider: The case for every Valkyries trade deadline option

Jul 30, 2026

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5 min read

Valkyries Insider: The case for every Valkyries trade deadline option

What should the Valkyries do on Sunday? Looking over every realistic option at the WNBA trade deadline.

Marisa Ingemi

The IX Sports

Valkyries Report: Is Kaitlyn Chen the WNBA's most improved player?

Jul 29, 2026

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Valkyries Report: Is Kaitlyn Chen the WNBA's most improved player?

Can the second-year guard make a play for the award?

Marisa Ingemi

Analysis

Valkyries Insider: Janelle Salaun's fearless shooting defines the Valkyries offense

Jul 27, 2026

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3 min read

Valkyries Insider: Janelle Salaun's fearless shooting defines the Valkyries offense

Salaun is one of the best players in the WNBA at scoring with a defender in her face. How does she do it?

Marisa Ingemi

Mission Local

Valkyries Report: Which Valkyries players can contend for a postseason award?

Jul 26, 2026

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4 min read

Valkyries Report: Which Valkyries players can contend for a postseason award?

This newsletter is presented by Mission Local.

Marisa Ingemi

The IX Sports

Valkyries Report: Inside Veronica Burton's endless drive to be the best

Jul 22, 2026

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4 min read

Valkyries Report: Inside Veronica Burton's endless drive to be the best

As the Valkyries leader and point guard, Burton is constantly striving for more. It's made her the heartbeat of the hottest team in the WNBA.

Marisa Ingemi

Analysis

Valkyries Insider: One thing from each road win that shows the Valkyries are contenders

Jul 18, 2026

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5 min read

Valkyries Insider: One thing from each road win that shows the Valkyries are contenders

One thing that stands out from each game of the 5-0 road trip out east that proves Golden State might be championship material.

Marisa Ingemi

Mission Local

Valkyries Report: Kiah Stokes is, now not so quietly, having an all-WNBA defensive season

Jul 17, 2026

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3 min read

Valkyries Report: Kiah Stokes is, now not so quietly, having an all-WNBA defensive season

This story is in partnership with Mission Local

Marisa Ingemi

Game stories

Valkyries Insider: In eighth consecutive win, Kaitlyn Chen wins the battle of K(C)aitly(i)ns

Jul 15, 2026

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4 min read

Valkyries Insider: In eighth consecutive win, Kaitlyn Chen wins the battle of K(C)aitly(i)ns

The Valkyries officially won their season series with the Indiana Fever following stellar showing from backup point guard.

Marisa Ingemi

The IX Sports

Valkyries Insider: Janelle Salaun is excelling in whatever role

Jul 15, 2026

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3 min read

Valkyries Insider: Janelle Salaun is excelling in whatever role

After an all-WNBA rookie team season, the French forward has taken on a different role from the bench but is contributing even more.

Marisa Ingemi

Analysis

Valkyries Insider: How the Valkyries have thrust themselves into title contention

Jul 13, 2026

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5 min read

Valkyries Insider: How the Valkyries have thrust themselves into title contention

Golden State is 4-0 to start its east-coast road trip and sits near the top of the WNBA standings. How did that happen?

Marisa Ingemi

The IX Sports

Valkyries Report: How the Valkyries made guard rebounding their ultimate weapon

Jul 8, 2026

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3 min read

Valkyries Report: How the Valkyries made guard rebounding their ultimate weapon

Despite being undersized, the Valkyries fight has put them in positions to win.

Marisa Ingemi

Analysis

Valkyries Insider: What the Valkyries have done to win five games in a row

Jul 7, 2026

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4 min read

Valkyries Insider: What the Valkyries have done to win five games in a row

How have the Valkyries matched a franchise-record win streak?

Marisa Ingemi

Mission Local

Valkyries Report: At the (near) halfway mark, where are the Valkyries at?

Jul 4, 2026

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3 min read

Valkyries Report: At the (near) halfway mark, where are the Valkyries at?

This week's Mission Local partnership story: When they shoot they win—and other things we’ve learned about the Valks.

Marisa Ingemi

News

Valkyries Insider: Kayla Thornton's comeback season as a do-it-all-forward

Jul 3, 2026

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4 min read

Valkyries Insider: Kayla Thornton's comeback season as a do-it-all-forward

Kayla Thornton is being asked to do it all. How has she stayed reliable after her knee injury?

Marisa Ingemi

Analysis

Valkyries Report: How "the tweeners" have powered the Valkyries

Jul 1, 2026

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3 min read

Valkyries Report: How "the tweeners" have powered the Valkyries

The three Valkyries forwards playing in the post have had to work harder this year.

Marisa Ingemi

Analysis

Valkyries Report: Gabby Williams has become who she was meant to be

Jun 30, 2026

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4 min read

Valkyries Report: Gabby Williams has become who she was meant to be

Gabby Williams is finding and embracing her star power with the Valkyries.

Marisa Ingemi

Exclusive

Valkyries Insider: Laeticia Amihere giving it her all no matter the playing time

Jun 23, 2026

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3 min read

Valkyries Insider: Laeticia Amihere giving it her all no matter the playing time

The Valkyries center has felt the love while going through a minutes drought

Marisa Ingemi

Analysis

Valkyries Insider: Zandalasini navigating tougher defenses as a starter

Jun 17, 2026

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3 min read

Valkyries Insider: Zandalasini navigating tougher defenses as a starter

Cecilia Zandalasini is still finding herself this season as the Valkyries ask for more from her.

Marisa Ingemi

Mission Local

Valkyries Report: What makes the Valkyries defense effective?

Jun 16, 2026

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3 min read

Valkyries Report: What makes the Valkyries defense effective?

This week's free newsletter in partnership with Mission Local takes a look at how the Valkyries' defense has found success

Marisa Ingemi

Exclusive

Valkyries Insider: What is the Juste Jocyte plan?

Jun 12, 2026

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2 min read

Valkyries Insider: What is the Juste Jocyte plan?

Natalie Nakase says she wants the rookie to be a ballhandler. Will that work?

Marisa Ingemi

Analysis

Valkyries Insider: Quarter mark grades for the Valkyries

Jun 9, 2026

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4 min read

Valkyries Insider: Quarter mark grades for the Valkyries

Through 11 games, the Valkyries look better than this time a year ago. How have they improved?

Marisa Ingemi

Analysis

Valkyries Insider: Seeking four full quarters in Texas, Valkyries win 12th of 14

Valkyries Report: Miela Sowah is making the most of her WNBA opportunity

Valkyries Report: Kayla Thornton leads charge in Toronto sweep

Valkyries Insider: Trade deadline quiet for a team that believes in itself

Valkyries Insider: The case for every Valkyries trade deadline option

Valkyries Report: Is Kaitlyn Chen the WNBA's most improved player?

Valkyries Insider: Janelle Salaun's fearless shooting defines the Valkyries offense

Valkyries Report: Which Valkyries players can contend for a postseason award?

Valkyries Report: Inside Veronica Burton's endless drive to be the best

Valkyries Insider: One thing from each road win that shows the Valkyries are contenders

Valkyries Report: Kiah Stokes is, now not so quietly, having an all-WNBA defensive season

Valkyries Insider: In eighth consecutive win, Kaitlyn Chen wins the battle of K(C)aitly(i)ns

Valkyries Insider: Janelle Salaun is excelling in whatever role

Valkyries Insider: How the Valkyries have thrust themselves into title contention

Valkyries Report: How the Valkyries made guard rebounding their ultimate weapon

Valkyries Insider: What the Valkyries have done to win five games in a row

Valkyries Report: At the (near) halfway mark, where are the Valkyries at?

Valkyries Insider: Kayla Thornton's comeback season as a do-it-all-forward

Valkyries Report: How "the tweeners" have powered the Valkyries

Valkyries Report: Gabby Williams has become who she was meant to be

Valkyries Insider: Laeticia Amihere giving it her all no matter the playing time

Valkyries Insider: Zandalasini navigating tougher defenses as a starter

Valkyries Report: What makes the Valkyries defense effective?

Valkyries Insider: What is the Juste Jocyte plan?

Valkyries Insider: Quarter mark grades for the Valkyries

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