Julie Vanloo has found a new home in the WNBA. Still riding high from her EuroBasket-winning effort, Vanloo had just been celebrating with her national team. However, she departed the championship celebration early to fulfill her obligation to the Golden State Valkyries.
Vanloo took an 18-hour international flight to be with the Valkyries. However, just one hour into her arrival, she was handed the news of her being let go. The decision surprised fans, teammates, and analysts and quickly became a huge talking point.
Julie Vanloo Signs With Los Angeles Sparks
On July 3, the Los Angeles Sparks officially announced they had signed Julie Vanloo, a veteran guard known for her leadership and top-passing ability. The signing aims to stabilize and strengthen the team’s guard rotation heading into the second half of the season.
Her positional scoring, floor vision, and pace-push can mesh well with LA’s scheme, particularly as they strive to establish a rhythm in their bench scoring. With the Sparks seeking to regain their playoff run this season, she might provide nice depth and calm in clutch moments.
The news came via the team’s official X (formerly Twitter) page:
Sparks Sign Guard Julie Vanloo.
— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) July 3, 2025
Welcome to LA, Julie!
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Over her nine-game stretch with Golden State, Vanloo averaged 20.0 minutes per game and recorded 4.6 points and 4.1 assists, serving as a reliable ball-handler and facilitator off the bench. Although her stint with the Valkyries was fleeting and confusing, Vanloo now receives a fresh start with a franchise that wears championship rings. For both player and organization, this midseason signing may be a win-win turn of fate.
Julie Vanloo Shares Emotional Message After Joining LA Sparks
Julie Vanloo has experienced an emotional roller coaster in the past 48 hours. After being abruptly released from Valkyries, she has found a new home. Reacting to this, she took to her Instagram stories and penned a heartfelt message.
“I still can’t believe it. So much has happened in such a short amount of time. I’m still processing everything. Thank you EVERYONE for supporting me through this rollercoaster. This was a huge game changer to never give up. I’ll make a video about everything that has happened the past 48 hours in the next days. Now I’m going to rest and relax because I’m exhausted,” Vanloo captioned her social media post (via Instagram)
That said, as the new chapter in Vanloo’s career is set to kick off, it will be interesting to see what lies ahead. If not the Golden State, the Belgium basketball phenom is ready to win it all at the Sparks.
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