Here’s a player-by-player breakdown of the Golden State Valkyries’ roster for their inaugural WNBA season, which starts Friday night against the Los Angeles Sparks. Carla Leite Point guard, 5-foot-9,

Kaitlyn Chen, Laeticia Amihere, Migna Touré among notable players who did not make the WNBA expansion team’s roster

Excitement for the WNBA's first expansion franchise in 17 years hits a fever pitch on Friday, as the Golden State Valkyries kick off their first season after blockbuster demand from fans.