WNBA union leaders remain neutral on commissioner Cathy Engelbert
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 6:43 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
At the WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago, union leaders Nneka Ogwumike and Breanna Stewart avoided taking a stance on commissioner Cathy Engelbert's future as her contract nears expiration at the end of the year. Ogwumike emphasized support for current leadership, while Stewart acknowledged Engelbert's role in achieving a historic collective bargaining agreement. Discussion regarding Engelbert's position has intensified amid ongoing criticism concerning player security and officiating. Engelbert is scheduled to address the media in a press conference Saturday evening ahead of the All-Star Game.
- •Nneka Ogwumike and Breanna Stewart refrain from backing Engelbert's future.
- •Engelbert has faced criticism over player security and officiating issues.
- •The WNBA is experiencing record attendance and viewership this season.
- •Cathy Engelbert will hold a press conference Saturday evening.
- 6:43 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA Union Leaders Sidestep Cathy Engelbert Questions
"Engelbert will speak at a press conference Saturday.
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