The Golden State Valkyries faced off against the Liberty at Barclays Center, marking a significant moment for the expansion team. Despite the challenges typical for rookie teams, the Valkyries have shown promise, winning two of their initial three games. The Liberty, however, proved formidable, defeating the Valkyries decisively. Coach Sandy Brondello expressed confidence in the Valkyries’ potential, while coach Natalie Nakase asserted that they aim to define their identity beyond the 'expansion' label. Kayla Thornton, a player who transitioned from Liberty to the Valkyries, shared an emotional reunion with her former teammates.
"Golden State, they've won two already... So I'm pretty sure they're going to surpass four wins. They've got some experience, and that certainly helps."
"From the jump, we eliminated the word 'expansion'... We just said, 'This is our team. We need to write our story.'"
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