Fastest expansion teams to win a championship: Where Valkyries rank among quickest title winners in sports history

Two years ago, the Golden State Valkyries were nothing more than an idea of a franchise still being developed. They had their team name, a logo and a general manager, but in October 2024, the Valkyries didn't yet have a single player on their roster. Now, after just two seasons' worth of games, Golden State is officially the WNBA's model franchise. The Valkyries have won 2026 WNBA Finals, besting the Dream in Saturday's thrilling Game 7, 68-63. As the WNBA champions just two seasons into their existence, the Valkyries have now made some North American professional sports history.