The Golden State Valkyries have taken their first steps toward building a roster for their inaugural season in 2025, and Friday’s expansion draft suggests there will be significantly more turnover for them in the near future.

Kate Martin, Stephanie Talbot, Kayla Thornton & Cecilia Zandalasini highlight selections by WNBA’s 13th franchise in 2024 Expansion Draft.

The Golden State Valkyries have selected center Iliana Rupert of Atlanta, guard Veronica Burton of Connecticut, guard Carla Leite of Dallas and forward Maria Conde of Chicago with their initial picks of the WNBA expansion draft.

Seven of Golden State's 11 picks are foreign players. It's unlikely they'll all be on the roster by opening day.

Looking ahead, Golden State holds the fifth, 17th, and 30th picks in the 2025 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm. The team will make its official debut on May 16, hosting the Los Angeles Sparks at 10 p.m. ET. The Sparks feature stars like three-time All-Star Dearica Hamby and 2024 All-Rookie Team honoree Rickea Jackson.

The WNBA announced the 2025 season schedule, including an opening weekend matchup between 2024 draft picks Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese and the first game for the newest expansion team, the Golden State Valkyries. The time finally has come -- the Golden State Valkyries have revealed their uniforms for the 2025 WNBA season.

The Golden State Valkyries have their jersey. The 2025 WNBA expansion team revealed the jerseys they will wear during their first season in the league

The WNBA Golden State expansion draft is complete, and now it's time to break down the selections. Friday, the hoops

Golden State selected 11 players, including Las Vegas Aces guard Kate Martin and New York Liberty forward Kayla Thornton, in the 2024 WNBA expansion draft on Friday night.

The Golden State Valkyries made their selections during the Expansion Draft to start forming their inaugural roster. What are the key takeaways?