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Updates from the Phoenix Mercury vs Golden State Valkyries game at PHX Arena, including how to watch and injury reports. Will Kahleah Copper play?

The Mercury had a lot of unknowns heading into the 2025 season, but Thomas has been the driving force behind the Mercury’s rise.

The Phoenix Mercury host the Golden State Valkyries in the final regular season meeting between these squads on Friday, Aug. 22.

Phoenix Rising FC on Saturday, Aug. 23 announced it has signed Austrian forward Kelvin Arase, pending league and federation approval. A product of Austrian club Rapid Wien's youth system, Arase joins Rising after a three-season stint (2023-25) with German third division side SV Waldhof Mannheim.

The Mercury’s remaining schedule looks good for a late-season tune-up, but they need to be wary of playoff seeding, too.

It’s the Valley vs The City on Saturday, August 30th at 7pm as your Phoenix Mercury take on the New York Liberty. Tickets are still available – be sure to get yours TODAY! Enter for a chance to win tickets to see the Phoenix Mercury as they take on Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky on August 28th!

The Phoenix Mercury completed a season sweep of the Golden State Valkyries as Alyssa Thomas secured her sixth triple-double of the season on Friday night.