In April, and Wnba It will include 13 teams, the latest is Golden State Falkris. However, by 2026, two additional teams were appointed to join: Toronto paceAnd Portland team that has not yet been called.
At this stage, none of the expansion teams have these coaches or menus. It will take some time before they do – the expansion draft was made in Valkyries in December 2024, just a few months before the starting camp started.
But it seems that the initial rhythm movements indicate that the concession is on the right path towards success, at least given the early time in the process.
So far, what we know is that Tempo has appointed his first general manager, Monica Wright, and has a royal group that includes tennis legend Serena Williams. Each of these steps appears to resemble an initial victory, at least on paper.
What Monica Wright brings to Toronto
Monica Wright is the former WNBA player with years of experience in the front office. Wright was chosen before Minnesota Linux In the 2010 WNBA draft, after his four -year career in Virginia. The injuries reduced her career in WNBA, so she turned to training, and she became an assistant coach at the University of Liberty and then at the University of Virginia. Then, Wright was appointed as Assistant Director General for Phoenix MercuryThe role of his job for two seasons.
Wright becomes immediate Morgan Talk (Connecticut Sun), Rijan Billy (Los Angeles Sparks), and Jamila Weman (Washington Sufi).
Wright checks multiple funds as a general manager; She has extensive experience in the front office in WNBA, and she understands the league from the player’s perspective. In an interview with SB Nation, Tuck showed that she believed her experiences as a former WNBA player prepared for this role. The current WNBA players also expressed their interest in one day of work as two general managers, with Seattle Storm. Lixi Brown As one example.
What does Serena Williams invest to catch?
Last week, TEMPO announced that Serena Williams, winner of Grand Slam 23 times, joins the Toronto Tempo-led group led by Kilmer SPORTS VENTERES, headed by Larry Tanenbauum. Williams will help shirt design and create goods cooperation with the team.
“This moment is not only related to basketball; Williams said:” It comes to presenting the real value and mathematics capabilities – I have always said that women’s sports are an incredible investment opportunity. “I am enthusiastic about partnership with Larry [Tanenbaum] And all Canada in creating this new franchise from WNBA and inheritance. “
Williams is likely to be small, but the readiness of one of the greatest athletes in all ages to connect efforts with the latest WNBA team is important. Williams, who has risks in Miami DolphinAngel City FC and Los Angeles Golf Club had previously expressed interest in investing in the WNBA team, and now puts her money behind the only concession in Canada.
