The Portland Fire have selected Golden State Valkyries guard Carla Leite, and the Toronto Tempo have selected Valkyries forward María Conde during the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft which took place Friday, April 3.

“Growth is rarely easy, especially in a league finding its footing, and, it is essential,” said Valkyries General Manager, Ohemaa Nyanin. “The expansion draft reflects that progress, a necessary step toward something bigger than any one team. We will forever be grateful to every player who willingly chose to build with us, whether from the Bay or from afar, in year one; their commitment laid the foundation of Ballhalla. Carla and María are part of our canvas, and we are thankful for their impact. We wish them nothing but the best as they continue their journey.”

Leite appeared in 37 regular-season games for Golden State this past season, averaging 7.2 points, 1.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game. The guard was one of seven rookies in the WNBA last year with 250+ points, 40+ rebounds and 70+ assists, and her 38.7% from the field ranked 13^th among rookies. The ninth overall draft pick by the Dallas Wings in the 2024 WNBA Draft, Leite was selected by the Valkyries from Dallas in the 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft.

Conde, who missed this past WNBA season after sustaining an injury while playing for USK Praha in the EuroLeague, recently suited up for Spain at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament where she averaged 9.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.8 assists in four games. Conde was selected by Golden State from the Chicago Sky in the 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft after being drafted 27th overall by the Sky in the 2019 WNBA Draft. The Golden State Valkyries tip off the 2026 season on Friday, May 8 at Seattle before hosting the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday, May 10 at 5:30 p.m. at Chase Center, presented by Chase Freedom. Single-game tickets are available at valkyries.com.