The Golden State Valkyries will soon begin their inaugural season as the first WNBA expansion team since 2008. The organization hired former Las Vegas Aces assistant Natalie Nakase as its first-ever head coach and is waiting to fill out its roster, beginning with the expansion draft on Dec. 6.
FanSided will be there every step of the way after launching its new site, Valkyries Blog, on Wednesday. The site is already full of content, ranging from the origin of the team's name to the best and worst-case scenarios for the Valkyries in their first season. There's no better time than the present to get up-to-date on the league's newest franchise.
The site's writers will continue to produce high-level content throughout the offseason, including breaking news coverage and speculative pieces about moves Golden State could make. There will also be informational pieces about how fans can watch the expansion and WNBA drafts. The site is a one-stop shop for news about the Bay Area's long-awaited WNBA squad.
FanSided officially launches Golden State Valkyries site
Golden State recently surpassed 20,000 season ticket deposits, setting a new record for a women's sports franchise in the United States. Everyone watches women's sports, especially in the Bay Area. There was a high demand for a WNBA team in Northern California, and there will be an even higher demand for Valkyries content across the country.
Watching Golden State's ongoing ascension has been fascinating, and FanSided will produce content daily for fans near and far to keep up with the action. FanSided's content is unique because it's written by fans for fans. It's a welcoming space for all, whether you're a long-time women's basketball fan or new to your WNBA fandom. Readers are encouraged to interact with the content on Facebook (click here to follow).
The future is bright for the Valkyries. Women's basketball is on the rise, and this is a pivotal time for the sport. Thanks to FanSided's Valkyries Blog, you don't have to worry about missing a single second of the action, regardless of how far you are from the Chase Center. We've got you covered!