Valkyries' Strong 2026 Season
Key Questions
What is the Valkyries' current season record?
The Valkyries hold a 19-8 record, including an eight-game winning streak.
How has the team performed as an expansion franchise?
They recently became the fastest expansion team to reach 40 wins, even while playing without injured All-Star Gabby Williams.
Which player has stood out with recent scoring?
Kaitlyn Chen's scoring outburst has highlighted the team's depth during this strong stretch.
The Valkyries hold a 19-9 record after their nine-game winning streak ended just before the All-Star break. They are the fastest expansion team to 40 wins. Kaitlyn Chen's scoring outburst highlights depth. A weekly preview notes a favorable schedule down the stretch, but upcoming games against the Lynx and the World Cup break pose challenges. Coach Nakase used the break for a reset, focusing on defensive and offensive improvements. New intel: Nakase identified specific weaknesses—defensive lapses, rebounding issues, no true center depth after Rupert's pregnancy, and a 0-5 record against the Lynx and Aces. Trade speculation includes Kelsey Plum and Aneesah Morrow.