Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams helped the franchise become the fastest expansion team in American professional sports history to win a championship, as the Valkyries captured the WNBA title in their inaugural season.
The Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on October 17, 2026, at Chase Center in San Francisco. The victory marked the quickest path to a title for any expansion team across major U.S. leagues.
Former President Barack Obama, tennis legend Martina Navratilova, and other prominent figures reacted to the historic achievement, celebrating the milestone for women's basketball.
