Marine Johannes’ emotional moment secures a spot in WNBA history for Liberty
Liberty Guard Marin Johannes Steps Up in Early Season WASHINGTON — Marin Johannes, the guard for the Liberty, understood that she’d need to take on a significant scoring role in the team’s revamped offense this season. With notable absences, including Sabrina Ionescu, Johannes felt even more pressure to step up her game. Her impact has […]
Liberty prevail in a challenging overtime victory over Mystics
Liberty Spoil Mystics’ Home Opener in Overtime WASHINGTON — The game on Sunday between the Liberty and the Washington Mystics wasn’t exactly a classic. Still, it ended in a victory for the Liberty—though the match felt frustrating for both teams. After a game marked by interruptions and fouls, the Liberty managed to come out on […]
Julie Vanloo had doubts about her WNBA future prior to her impressive debut with the Liberty.
Julie Vanloo Shines in Liberty’s Season Opener It didn’t take long for Julie Vanloo to make an impact during the season opener on Friday, jumping into action just 20 seconds after checking in. She aggressively grabbed a rebound and quickly passed it to Brianna Stewart, who scored effortlessly. On Liberty’s next possession, Vanloo received the […]
Breanna Stewart’s impressive performance establishes a high benchmark for the Liberty to aim for.
Liberty Dominates Sun in Season Opener The final score of 106-75 certainly tells part of the story from Friday night, but there was so much more happening on the court. Brianna Stewart, as expected from a player of her level, showcased an impressive performance—scoring, rebounding, providing defensive stops. Really, she did it all. This was […]
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton takes advantage of her return to the Liberty
Liberty’s Season Opener: A Promising Comeback On the morning of Liberty’s season opener, Bethnia Rainey Hamilton began her day with a prayer. “Thank you, Lord,” she expressed. “It’s another day and another chance for me to get out.” This moment has been a long time coming for Rainey Hamilton. After missing the entire previous season […]
Breanna Stewart guides Liberty to a dominating win over the Sun in their season opener.
As the final moments ticked away, the atmosphere in Barclays Center was electric. Fans brandished white towels, reminiscent of the Liberty’s original 30-year-old uniforms, while cheers echoed until the last buzzer. The Liberty kicked off the Chris DeMarco era with a commanding 106-75 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Friday night. Throughout training camp, Liberty […]
Liberty chooses experienced player Rebekah Gardner for last roster position.
Liberty Finalizes Roster with No Surprises As the preseason wraps up, the Liberty has set its final 12-player roster without any unexpected changes. In the lead-up to the 5 p.m. ET deadline on Thursday, the team waived guards Delin Erdoğan and Anneli Meiley, along with forward Alex Fowler late Wednesday night. This decision allowed Rebecca […]
Liberty pair may play a crucial role in coping with Sabrina Ionescu’s absence
Liberty’s Preseason Hurdles The Liberty kicked off their offseason with great energy, notably by bringing on board a coach with an NBA championship background. The excitement is building as they look to attract more star players to their roster. However, the enthusiasm took a hit when Sabrina Ionescu sustained a left foot injury in the […]
Kennedy Burke taking on a leadership position with the Sun as she prepares to return to the Liberty
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — On a sunny Sunday afternoon, Jonquel Jones embraced Kennedy Burke, pulling her in close. They swayed back and forth before the start of their final preseason game. “I’m really happy,” Jones said, smiling broadly with her eyes shut for a brief moment. After a warm hug, they walked along the sideline together, […]
Liberty have one final opportunity to address issues during preseason.
Liberty’s Preseason Focus The Liberty’s last few tweaks before the upcoming season, which begins later this week, aren’t really about the scores. Instead, their final preseason matchup against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday serves as a checkpoint. It’s a moment for Chris DeMarco to test out different lineup combinations and see how well the team […]