# Golden State Valkyries to WNBA Finals

> Golden State Valkyries reach WNBA Finals in two seasons after expansion.
- Title: Golden State Valkyries to WNBA Finals · California Post
- Summary: Golden State Valkyries reach WNBA Finals in two seasons after expansion. The Golden State Valkyries won the WNBA championship in their second season after…
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- Source: California Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/11/sports/how-the-golden-state-valkyries-went-from-expansion-team-to-the-wnba-finals-in-two-seasons
- Published: 2026-10-11T23:44:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: golden state valkyries, wnba, seattle, nfl, chase center, wnba finals, news, entertainment
## Valkyries expansion history
The Golden State Valkyries are headed to the WNBA Finals after becoming an expansion team in 2025.
## Owner Joe Lacob’s past teams
Owner Joe Lacob previously owned the San Jose Lasers in the American Basketball League in 1996.
## First season success
The Valkyries sold out every home game in their first season, averaging over 18,000 fans per game.
## Second season run
The Valkyries swept the Las Vegas Aces in three games to reach the WNBA Finals in their second season.
## Key takeaway

The Golden State Valkyries won the WNBA championship in their second season after becoming an expansion team in 2025.