The Valkyries are an American women’s football team from St. Petersburg, Russia. American football is rare in Russia, let alone among women. Still, the Valkyries compete in the toughest championship in Europe, the Finnish League. The players come in all shapes and sizes and from varied backgrounds, but all of them find this brutal sport to be their passion and inspiration. Meet the players who find their place through the team. Then decide: does this bruising sport destroy femininity, or help young women bloom?
