Sandy Brondello to Coach Toronto Tempo, WNBA Expansion Team
Sandy Brondello has agreed to be the first head coach of the Toronto Tempo, the WNBA expansion team. The news was confirmed by a close source.
The official announcement is expected to be made in the coming days, once the contract is finalized.
Brondello received significant interest from several organizations before deciding on Toronto, which will begin playing in 2026 along with another WNBA expansion team, the Portland Fire.
The Tempo will play their games at the Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, in addition to playing two regular season games in Montreal and two in Vancouver.
Brondello has a distinguished career in the league, being selected for the All-Star as a 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.
Brondello also coaches the Australian national team, the Opals, and recently led the team to a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
With the Tempo’s head coaching position filled, the only remaining vacancies are with the Dallas Wings, Seattle Storm, and Liberty.
