Marisa Ingemi

Women's Sports and Enterprise Reporter at San Francisco Chronicle

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Valkyries rookie Carla Leite will skip EuroBasket in commitment to WNBA

1 day ago | sacbee.com | Marisa Ingemi

May 13-The 21-year-old Leite, considered one of France's brightest young prospects, shared the news in an Instagram story, citing her commitment to the WNBA as the reason for her withdrawal. "It is with much regret that I must announce I will not be able to take part in the EuroBasket 2025 campaign with the French national team, due to my commitments with my WNBA club," she posted.
Last year’s heartbreak fueled Santa Clara softball’s historic NCAA run this season

1 day ago | sacbee.com | Marisa Ingemi

May 12-There wasn't much suspense in the room when the Santa Clara softball team learned its NCAA Tournament fate. The Broncos had already secured their place in the field the day before, capturing the program's first-ever West Coast Conference title with a dominant 15-4 win over Oregon State. But while Sunday's announcement might have lacked drama, the moment carried deep significance for sixth-year head coach Gina Carbonatto and her team.
Valkyries earn first win in final preseason tuneup, but front five struggle

3 days ago | sacbee.com | Marisa Ingemi

May 11-PHOENIX - The Golden State Valkyries will head into their first regular season opener on Friday having at least experienced their first win, but with question marks about their offensive production, especially from their starting five after the expansion club topped the Phoenix Mercury 84-79 in their second and final preseason game on Sunday.
New ‘E:60’ documentary looks at the suicide of Stanford’s Katie Meyer

4 days ago | sfchronicle.com | Marisa Ingemi

Katie Meyer’s jersey number was painted onto Maloney Field at Cagan Stadium as the women’s Stanford soccer team prepared to compete against UCLA on Oct. 14, 2022. Meyer, a former goalie, committed suicide earlier that year. Yalonda M. James/S.F. ChronicleOn Saturday morning, ESPN aired a new “E:60” episode exploring the tragic death by suicide of Stanford goalkeeper Katie Meyer, and the legal and emotional aftermath, including her family’s lawsuit against the university.
For Valkyries’ Carla Leite, country, league and language are all new

5 days ago | sacbee.com | Marisa Ingemi

May 9-When Carla Leite was drafted ninth overall by the Dallas Wings in 2024, she didn't feel ready for the WNBA's pace or for representing a team outside of France for the first time. But in her first WNBA action, in the Golden State Valkyries' preseason opener Tuesday, she looked anything but cautious. The 5-foot-9 Leite scored four points and dished out two assists in just under 16 minutes in the Valkyries' 83-82 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks before 17,428 fans at Chase Center.
Valkyries point guard Julie Vanloo has become key as a translator for teammates

6 days ago | fresnobee.com | Marisa Ingemi

May 8-Julie Vanloo leaned to her right while Carla Leite spoke in her ear. It was the first time that Leite, the Golden State Valkyries' 21-year-old rookie point guard, was talking to the media and she was still learning English. Vanloo sat between Leite and Italian forward Cecilia Zandalasini and listened as Leite explained how she wanted to answer a question in French.
Valkyries point guard Julie Vanloo has become key as a translator for teammates

6 days ago | modbee.com | Marisa Ingemi

May 8-Julie Vanloo leaned to her right while Carla Leite spoke in her ear. It was the first time that Leite, the Golden State Valkyries' 21-year-old rookie point guard, was talking to the media and she was still learning English. Vanloo sat between Leite and Italian forward Cecilia Zandalasini and listened as Leite explained how she wanted to answer a question in French.
Valkyries point guard Julie Vanloo has become key as a translator for teammates

6 days ago | sacbee.com | Marisa Ingemi

May 8-Julie Vanloo leaned to her right while Carla Leite spoke in her ear. It was the first time that Leite, the Golden State Valkyries' 21-year-old rookie point guard, was talking to the media and she was still learning English. Vanloo sat between Leite and Italian forward Cecilia Zandalasini and listened as Leite explained how she wanted to answer a question in French.
Valkyries point guard Julie Vanloo has become key as a translator for teammates

6 days ago | sanluisobispo.com | Marisa Ingemi

May 8-Julie Vanloo leaned to her right while Carla Leite spoke in her ear. It was the first time that Leite, the Golden State Valkyries' 21-year-old rookie point guard, was talking to the media and she was still learning English. Vanloo sat between Leite and Italian forward Cecilia Zandalasini and listened as Leite explained how she wanted to answer a question in French.
Valkyries lose WNBA preseason debut, but impress with strong second half

1 week ago | sacbee.com | Marisa Ingemi

May 6-For just a second, head coach Natalie Nakase thought the Golden State Valkyries had won. The newest WNBA franchise fell 83-82 to the Los Angeles Sparks in its first preseason game, but after a 14-point comeback and a last-second 3-pointer from forward Laeticia Amihere to end Tuesday's game to raucous Chase Center cheers, it hardly felt like a defeat. "When she shot (the last 3), she just held it up there," Nakase said.