Fans, team and owner look back on Valkyries inaugural season

Golden State Valkyries fans do the wave during a timeout against the New York Liberty during the second quarter at Chase Center
Sep 2, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries fans do the wave during a timeout against the New York Liberty during the second quarter at Chase Center. Photo credit Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS Radio) -- The Golden State Valkyries are on the cusp of making the playoffs in their inaugural WNBA season -- one that can be described as a wild success.

Team owner Joe Lacob talked about the success the team has seen with KCBS Radio's Steve Scott:

Bay FC players Hannah Bebar and Kiki Pickett on the court before the game between the Golden State Valkyries and New York Liberty at Chase Center.
Sep 2, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Bay FC players Hannah Bebar and Kiki Pickett on the court before the game between the Golden State Valkyries and New York Liberty at Chase Center. Photo credit Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

The Valkyries experience

KCBS Radio's Raquel Maria Dillon explored what made the team such a hit for fans in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images