Leonie Fiebich will no longer be a hidden part of Liberty’s strategy.
Liberty’s Roster Update Ahead of Season Opener The final piece of Liberty’s roster is returning, albeit from quite a distance. Leonie Fevich, a key player who transitioned from reserves to a vital role in last season’s championship team, is expected back on Thursday. She recently celebrated a title win overseas with Valencia in the Spanish […]
Knicks supporter requests to swap Lady Liberty’s face for Jalen Brunson’s
Jacob Nakt, a native of the Upper West Side, believes Jalen Brunson could uplift weary Knicks fans. He has started a petition to honor Brunson by temporarily altering the Statue of Liberty, which has already garnered 230 signatures—enough to present to Governor Hochul. “My plan is to create a giant mask of Jalen Brunson’s face […]
Liberty’s aspirations extend well beyond winning another WNBA championship.
Freedom Aims for Lasting Impact in WNBA Freedom isn’t content with just a single triumph; they’re looking to build a legacy, to be recognized as one of the top franchises in the league. Their previous season’s success—winning the championship—was just the start, emphasized by General Manager Jonathan Kolb. “I want this franchise to become a […]
Liberty’s first WNBA championship highlights 2024 in local women’s sports
Fewer than 1,200 fans gathered at Barclays Center for the New York Liberty's 2021 season opener, but they got their first in-person glimpse of 2020 top pick Sabrina Ionescu in black and seafoam green threads. I tried to see it. His rookie season ended due to the bubble. Pandemic. In just three years, Liberty's average […]
Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu underwent thumb procedure
Liberty Guard Sabrina Ionescu underwent surgery last week and is recovering well. Ionescu underwent surgery on Friday to stabilize the ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb, a team source confirmed to the newspaper. Ionescu's surgery, first reported by ESPN, was performed by Los Angeles surgeon Dr. Steven S. Singh and was deemed a success. […]
Liberty’s final WNBA expansion draft protective spot comes down to four players
The first big event of the WNBA offseason will be held soon. On Friday, the Golden State Valkyries will begin the process of building their 2025 roster with the league's first expansion draft since 2008. The Liberty, like 11 other WNBA teams, had to submit a list of six protected players to the Valkyries last […]
Thousands line NYC streets to celebrate Liberty’s WNBA championship: photos
On October 24, 2024, the New York Liberty celebrated their 2024 WNBA Championship title with a ticker tape parade through the Canyon of Heroes along Broadway in New York City. 1 of 12 New York Liberty team celebrates the 2024 WNBA Championship title with a ticker tape parade on Broadway in New York City. Reuters […]
Nyara Sabally emerges as unlikely hero in Liberty’s championship win
At halftime Sunday, Sandy Brondello looked at Nyala Sabally and said, “Get ready for the big lineup.” The third-year center, who only played a total of 15 minutes in the Liberty's semifinal series against the Aces, was what Brianna Stewart called an “X-factor.” In Game 5, Sabally helped the Liberty defeat the Lynx in overtime, […]
Liberty’s transformation into superteam is now fully validated
This was a reward for the Liberty's ambitions. Confetti flew, streamers covered the court at Barclays Center, and those who witnessed basketball's breakthrough let out a roar that bridged the gap between all those who watch women's sports in Brooklyn and around the world.Through Tiffany, Sterling Covered with silver. WNBA trophy. It was inherited from […]
Liberty’s Sandy Brondello rips refs over foul differential
MINNEAPOLIS — The Liberties lost Game 4, missing out on the franchise's first chance to win their first championship, and as usual, Sandy Brondello was devastated. The 12th-year head coach, in his third year at Liberty, took issue with the foul differential in Friday night's game against the Lynx. The Lynx won 82-80 in the […]