Sandy Brondello is poised to become the inaugural head coach of the Toronto Tempo basketball team. Her contract with the New York Liberty was not renewed following the season, despite leading the team to its first WNBA championship in 2024. The Liberty faced challenges with injuries during the recent season, resulting in an early exit from the playoffs.
Brondello, who achieved a notable coaching record with New York, totaling 107 wins and 53 losses over four seasons, has now been appointed to lead the expansion team, the Tempo. She was also considered for the head coach position at the Dallas Wings and the Seattle Storm. The initial report on this development came from The Next website.
Prior to her tenure with the Liberty, Brondello guided the Phoenix Mercury to a championship during her eight-season stint with the team. Her success with the Mercury, including reaching the WNBA Finals in 2021, led to her recruitment by the Liberty in 2022.
After a defeat in the 2023 finals against Las Vegas, the New York team rebounded in the following year, clinching the championship in a thrilling Game 5 overtime victory against Minnesota. This victory solidified Brondello’s coaching legacy in the league.