When it comes to WNBA free agency, a lot of players have cited facilities as being one of the biggest concerns in terms of making their free agent decisions. As a result, WNBA teams have been quick with announcements regarding team-specific practice facilities . In the case of the expansion team Portland Fire, they will share a facility with the NWSL’s Portland Thorn , the first partnership of its kind. This week, the Los Angeles Sparks were the latest team to announce plans for a practice facility.
The Sparks have been without a regular practice facility for the past few years, switching locations at least four times in the last seven seasons. While the Sparks had already announced plans for a practice facility, they had yet to share any details including a time frame. The wait i