Sandy Brondello to Coach Toronto Tempo
Sandy Brondello has accepted the head coaching position for the Toronto Tempo, the WNBA expansion team, a source has confirmed.
The official announcement is expected to be made in the coming days, once the contract is finalized.
Brondello, who generated great interest from several organizations, opted for Toronto, which will debut in 2026 along with the other expansion team, the Portland Fire.
The Tempo will play their games at the Coca Cola Coliseum in Toronto, and will also play two regular season games in Montreal and two in Vancouver.
Brondello has a distinguished career in the league, being selected as an All-Star player in 1999 and leading the Phoenix Mercury and New York Liberty to WNBA titles as a coach in 2014 and 2024, respectively. Her contract with the Liberty was not renewed after their elimination in the first round of last season’s playoffs.
In addition, Brondello coaches the Australian national team, which she recently led to win the bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
With the hiring of Brondello, the only vacant head coaching positions are those of the Dallas Wings, the Seattle Storm, and the Liberty.