The Golden State Valkyries’ new season kicks off tonight with an away game against the Seattle Storm. But on Sunday, the Chase Center once again becomes BALL-HALLA ! The Valkyries will take on the Phoenix Mercury for their home opener. Fans have already filled up the arena in the preseason … following an exciting inaugural season last year. This was a cultural phenomenon. Fans decked out in lavender sold out multiple home games … to root for the team’s journey which ended in the playoffs.  Erin Lim documented this fandom in Bounce … the sports podcast from KALW, our public media partner station here in the Bay Area.