The Valkyries rallied from a 14-point halftime deficit and tied the game two separate times in the second half, but fell just short in the end as Laeticia Amihere’s buzzer-beating 3-pointer cut the Los Angeles lead from four the clock hit zeroes.

Golden State fans were fired up to see the Valkyries make their WNBA debut, as proven by the atmosphere and attendance at Chase Center.

Layshia Clarendon is set to make a powerful return to the WNBA, not on the court, but as a key member of the Golden State Valkyries’ broadcast team. The Valkyries announced Clarendon as a studio analyst for their highly anticipated inaugural 2025 season.