The **Golden State Valkyries**, a professional basketball team based in California, have made history in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) with their impressive performance and financial success. The team features French players Gabby Williams, Janelle Salaun, and Aminata Gueye, and has become the first "expansion" team in the league to qualify for the playoffs. They have also played 47 consecutive sold-out games at the Chase Center, a venue with a capacity of 18,064 spectators. The Valkyries are also the first women's sports team in the world to generate $100 million in annual revenue, which is approximately €90 million. During their first season in the WNBA, the Valkyries reached $78 million in revenue, which was a record for a women's team at the time. This amount was 48% higher than the revenue of the Indiana Fever, the team that ranked second in the league. According to the sports business news outlet Sportico, the franchise has expanded its operations by increasing its staff by 40%, particularly by doubling the size of its marketing department. The team has also integrated Valkyries personnel into partnerships and locker room activities, in addition to sharing staff with the Golden State Warriors, a popular men's basketball team in the same city. The Valkyries have also seen strong support from fans and sponsors. This year, the team sold more than 12,000 season tickets, with sideline seats priced at $1,500 per game. The Valkyries have over 40 major sponsors, including JPMorgan Chase, Kaiser Permanente, Olly, Rakuten, Sephora, and United Airlines. Sportico notes that the team's sponsorship deals include brands specifically aligned with the Valkyries, such as Athleta, which has recently become the team's official off-court apparel partner. Iren, an artificial intelligence company, has also signed a record contract with the Warriors, and although the company's name does not appear on the Valkyries' jerseys, it has partnered with the team under the same agreement. A potential qualification for the WNBA finals could push the Valkyries' gross revenue to more than $130 million. Currently, the team leads the semifinals against the reigning champion Las Vegas Aces with a score of two games to zero. In Game 2, Gabby Williams was once again a standout performer, recording 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. However, Janelle Salaun and Aminata Gueye were less effective, with Salaun playing only 4 minutes and Gueye contributing 2 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, and 4 turnovers.