"Sandy Brondello has agreed to become the first head coach of the expansion Toronto Tempo, a source confirmed to ESPN. The team is expected to make the announcement in the coming days once a contract is finalized. Brondello yielded significant interest from multiple other organizations before choosing Toronto, which is set to begin play in 2026 alongside another new team in the Portland Fire."
"The Tempo will host games at the Coca Cola Coliseum in Toronto, while also playing two regular-season games in Montreal and two in Vancouver. Brondello has a storied history in the league, earning an All-Star selection as a player in 1999 and leading the Phoenix Mercury and New York Liberty to WNBA titles as a coach in 2014 and 2024, respectively. Her contract with the Liberty was not renewed after their first-round playoff exit this past season."
Sandy Brondello has agreed to become the first head coach of the expansion Toronto Tempo, with an official announcement expected after contract finalization. The Tempo will begin play in 2026 alongside the Portland Fire and will host games at Coca Cola Coliseum while also staging two regular-season games in Montreal and two in Vancouver. Brondello drew significant interest from multiple organizations and departed the New York Liberty after her contract was not renewed following a first-round playoff exit. Brondello was a 1999 All-Star, coached WNBA championship teams in 2014 and 2024, and led Australia to Olympic bronze in 2024.
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