What Expansion Teams Can Learn from the Golden State Valkyries

Ben returns to the show – joining Zena and Sabreena to discuss Rhyne Howard's post-game comments concerning "MVP" chants breaking out for A'ja Wilson during the Aces-Dream game in Atlanta – plus, the crew digs in on Caitlin Clark 's new signature brand logo with Nike.Then, they do a deep dive on the Golden State Valkyries inaugural season – why they've had so much success both on the court and off, what future expansion teams can learn from their blueprint, and whether those news teams are positioned to thrive in the same way.Plus, Set Your Screens.00:00 Intro 02:11 The Aces have been on roll02:32 Atlanta Dream home crowds chants "MVP" for A'ja Wilson09:08 Nike unveils Caitlin Clark new logo17:09 Analyzing the Valkyries on-court strategy18:54 How Valkyries GM Ohemaa Nyanin helped shape the Liberty20:25 The Valkyries investment in international players23:39 Head coach Natalie Nakase sets the tone for the Valkyries26:10 Taking a look at the Valkyries identity28:55 What can future expansion teams learn from the Valkyries?31:39 The Valkyries establishing their identity and mindset for success34:07 The impact of the Golden State Warriors connections on e Valkyries 38:29 Will the blueprint of what the Warriors and Valkyries set up be replicated?44:48 Community and market support for expansion teams47:00 The importance of off-court culture#wnba #expansion #mvp Thumbnail: Kevin C. Cox, Andreea Cardani via Getty ImagesFollow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468Leave a comment wherever you're listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-TikTok: @no_offseason-Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita-Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm-Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljenningsVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS