New Golden State WNBA team unveils name and brand identity on 'GMA'

The Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA's first expansion team since 2008 when the league added the Atlanta Dream, revealed their new brand identity onThe team's name comes from Norse mythology and refers to "the warrior women who are fearless and unwavering" and known as the Valkyries, according to a release from the team.

"And for us, to be able to do that through the Bay Area, it means something really special," Smith continued. "When you think of the Bay Area, you think of the region that leads the world in being innovative and progressive at the same time. And we think about what's happening in women's sports and being able to marry those together, it's going to be really powerful.

Prevalent in the branding is the Bay Bridge, the bridge that connects Oakland and San Francisco, depicting the connection between the city that hosts the team's practice facility and front offices and the city that hosts the Chase Center. The tower of the bridge is shaped like a sword, a common detail found in Valkyries lore, representing "courage, power and authority" according to the release.

Last year, the WNBA announced it would add a 13th team to be the Golden State Warriors' affiliate franchise.

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