Sandy Brondello looks on as the New York Liberty plays against the Phoenix Mercury during the second half of Game 1 in the first round of the WNBA basketball playoffs Sept. 14, 2025, in Phoenix.

Sandy Brondello is set to become the first coach of the Toronto Tempo, a person familiar with the hire told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no official announcement has been made. Brondello’s contract with the New York Liberty wasn’t renewed after the season ended, despite her leading the team to its first WNBA championship in 2024. The Liberty were beset by injuries this past season and knocked out in the first round of the playoffs.

Now Brondello will be in charge of the expansion Tempo, who will begin play next year. The veteran coach was

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