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Sandy Brondello returns to Barclays Center as Toronto Tempo faces Liberty

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:46 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Sandy Brondello returns to Barclays Center as Toronto Tempo faces Liberty

Summary

Sandy Brondello will return to Barclays Center to coach the Toronto Tempo against the New York Liberty in the Commissioner's Cup on Wednesday. This matchup marks the first encounter between the Liberty and the expansion team. Brondello, who led the Liberty to their first championship in 2024, was dismissed by the organization eight months ago after a playoff exit. Liberty players expressed mixed feelings about Brondello's departure, with some highlighting her impact on the team. The game will also feature former Liberty players Nyara Sabally and Isabelle Harrison, who are now with the Tempo.

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Status Watch

•Brondello's first matchup against the Liberty since her firing.
•The Tempo's expansion season serves as the Liberty's new challenge.
•Liberty players react to Brondello's departure and success.
•Sabally and Harrison return to face their former team.
•The game is part of the ongoing Commissioner’s Cup play.

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10:46 PMYahoo Sports — Toronto Tempo’s Sandy Brondello set for Barclays Center return to kick off Cup play vs. Liberty

What they're saying

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WNBA scriptwriters picked a perfect matchup for the Liberty‘s first Commissioner’s Cup game: a Wednesday contest against Sandy Brondello and the Toronto Tempo. It’s the Liberty’s first time facing off against Canada’s expansion team. And it’s the first time Brondello coaches against the Liberty, the team that fired her eight months ago. And with the Tempo arriving in New York, Liberty players ...
— Yahoo Sports

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