Overview

• The Valkyries' 12-player roster for their inaugural season excludes all three of their 2025 WNBA Draft picks, including first-round selection Juste Jocyte, who is deferring her debut to focus on EuroBasket commitments.
• Canadian Olympian Laeticia Amihere, who excelled in preseason play, was waived, surprising many who expected her to be a key rotation player.
• Rookie guard Kaitlyn Chen, a national champion with UConn, and second-round pick Shyanne Sellers, initially projected as a Top-10 prospect, were also cut during training camp and final roster decisions.
• The team’s roster strategy prioritizes experienced WNBA veterans like Tiffany Hayes and Monique Billings, complemented by international talent selected in the expansion draft.
• The Valkyries are set to debut at Chase Center on May 16, marking the WNBA’s first expansion team since 2008, with strong local support and robust season ticket sales.