"Now heading into the WNBA playoffs, the Golden State Valkyries in mere months have become one of the most successful, lucrative teams in women's sports. The passion and devotion of their fan base is arguably the strongest and most evident in the entire world of sports. Like a "SwiftQuake" caused by the measurable massive energy of crowds at Taylor Swift concerts, Valkyries fans create their own electrifying energy at Chase Center, Ballhalla, during games."
"To say that many women, and particularly many LGBTQ+ women, were awaiting such a team would be an understatement. When the Golden State Warriors announced on October 5, 2023, that they had been awarded a WNBA expansion franchise, the news rippled through the queer community like a Biblical savior harbinger. After decades of pent-up interest, at last a WNBA team would be coming to the Bay Area."
"We are thrilled about expanding to the Bay Area and bringing the WNBA to a region with passionate basketball fans and a strong history of supporting women's basketball. Joe Lacob, Peter Guber, and their leadership team know how to build and operate a world-class organization, as witnessed by the immense success the Warriors' franchise has enjoyed from both a business and basketball perspective over the last decade. Their interest in joining the WNBA family is yet another sign of the league's growth potential."
Now heading into the WNBA playoffs, the Golden State Valkyries in mere months have become one of the most successful, lucrative teams in women's sports. The fan base exhibits exceptional passion and devotion, producing an electrifying atmosphere at Chase Center, known as Ballhalla, likened to a "SwiftQuake." Cheers reverberate through local venues like Rikki's and across the Castro to the San Francisco Bay Times, amplifying joy and excitement. Many women, particularly LGBTQ+ women, eagerly awaited a Bay Area WNBA team. The Warriors were awarded an expansion franchise on October 5, 2023, prompting widespread community elation. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert praised the expansion and the Warriors' leadership and growth potential.
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