Bay Area Women's Sports Boom
Key Questions
What is the status of the Golden State Valkyries?
The Valkyries have a $1B valuation with Chase Center sellouts and 16 fan bars. They are on a 2-1 run, with increased minutes for Jocyte and Veronica Burton sidelined by injury.
When does Bay FC resume play after the NWSL break?
Bay FC has a month off due to the NWSL World Cup break and will not have home matches until July 18. They are hosting summer community events including SocceristaFest and youth programming.
Who is the first draft pick for PWHL San Jose?
Laila Edwards was selected as the first draft pick in PWHL San Jose history at No. 4, making her the highest-drafted Black woman in league history.
Valkyries $1B val, Williams local roots, Chase sellouts +16 fan bars; Valkyries on a 2-1 run with Jocyte's minutes up and Veronica Burton injured (podcast analysis). Valkyries hosted Phoenix Mercury on June 9 at Chase Center. Bay FC month off (NWSL break for World Cup, no home matches until July 18) but rolling out summer community events: SocceristaFest, watch parties, youth programming, pickup soccer at The Crossing. PWHL SJ adds hockey growth. PWHL San Jose makes history drafting Laila Edwards as first-ever pick and highest-drafted Black woman.