Valkyries Fans Bring the Violet to Atlanta in Game 4
Leanne Deegenaars, 50, and Beverly McClendon, 70, both of Novato, wear Valkyries head pieces at CTR Food Works in Atlanta on Oct. 24, 2026. (Gina Castro/KQED)
There’s no doubt that Golden State Valkyries fans were outnumbered on the Atlanta Dream’s home turf during Game 4 of the WNBA Finals. But among the sea of blue and white were pops of violet, fans devoted to their team who traveled over 2,000 miles to support the Valkyries’ ride toward the championship title.
Here are some of the fans in Atlanta just before Game 4, where the Valkyries beat the Dream 67-62, tying the best-of-seven series.
