The Toronto Tempo may be without multiple key players in Wednesday night’s game against the Golden State Valkyries.

For Natalie Nakase and the Golden State Valkyries, the offseason hasn’t been easy, but even in the face of it, they didn’t forget to set a standard. From trading off Flau’jae Johnson on the draft night to waiving off Kate Martin, the Valkyries have consistently made headlines.

Ahead of the Valkyries season opener, Natalie Nakase spoke on the team waiving Kate Martin and their reaction to Iliana Rupert's pregnancy.