SAN FRANCISCO – The Golden State Valkyries released the uniforms for their inaugural season on Thursday morning. They feature symbols that represent the franchise’s ties to the Bay Area and “the strength of the Valkyries.”

“The Valkyries’ inaugural uniforms are a visual interpretation of who the Valkyries are: fierce, brave and strong,” said Kimberly Veale, senior vice president of marketing and communications for the Valkyries, in a press release. “When our athletes and fans put on a Valkyries jersey during our inaugural season, they will embody this ethos. These uniforms represent another important milestone for the franchise as we prepare to welcome WNBA basketball to the Bay Area in 2025.”

Golden State’s logo is featured on the thread’s chest. The logo symbolizes the Bay Bridge, represented by the support cables that form the wings – a key symbol of a Valkyrie. In California, the bridge connects Oakland – where the Valkyries are based and will train – and San Francisco, where they play their home games at Chase Center.

The five triangles formed within the wings represent the five players from the opposing teams facing each other on the field. There are 13 lines radiating from the tip of a sword – another symbol of a Valkyrie – that form the bridge tower and also represent the Valkyries as the 13 WNBA franchise.

Golden State will wear two versions of the uniform. The WNBA Nike Heroine Edition – a white uniform that “symbolizes strength, empowerment and courage,” according to the franchise. The other is the WNBA Nike Explorer Edition, a black jersey with purple details.

The next step for Golden State, which will open its inaugural season against the Los Angeles Sparks at Chase Center on May 16, is Friday’s expansion draft. The Valkyries can select from a set pool of available players from each of the 12 existing WNBA teams.

The Valkyries will then complete their roster through free agency, which begins in February, and the WNBA Draft in April, where they will have the No. 5 pick in each of the three rounds.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green wore a custom black Valkyries uniform to the bench on Thursday night, hours after the official unveiling.