"There was always an eye on the CBA negotiations as that was impacting our timeline. I was always very, very confident there would be a deal—it wasn't a matter of if there was going to be a deal, it was just a matter of when. And the when became March 18, so glad it was today."
"And with the deal done just in the nick of time, the May 8 home opener against the Washington Mystics is a go. More than anything, we're really excited. I think that within the marketplace probably was some hesitancy, but we are all systems go. We welcome everybody to come along on a ride with us and buy your tickets if you haven't."
Toronto Tempo president Teresa Resch received news of a WNBA collective bargaining agreement in principle through a group chat with other team presidents in the early morning hours of March 18. The deal removes uncertainty that had surrounded the Tempo's inaugural season as the WNBA's first non-American franchise. Resch expressed confidence throughout negotiations that an agreement would be reached, though she could not comment on specific details pending completion of a term sheet and ratification by players and the league's board of governors. With the CBA resolved, the Tempo's May 8 home opener against the Washington Mystics is confirmed, and Resch emphasized the team is ready to move forward with ticket sales and fan engagement.
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