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Tina Charles RETIRES + $1B Valkyries?! Toronto & Portland WNBA Expansion Breakdown

Tina Charles RETIRES + $1B Valkyries?! Toronto & Portland WNBA Expansion Breakdown

The Women’s Hoops Show
58 min
5 May
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Big moves, bold money, and the future of the WNBA 🔥 In this episode, we break down everything heading into opening weekend: 🏀 Tina Charles officially retires … what her legacy means for the game 🏀 Natasha Cloud joins the Chicago Sky while Hailey Van Lith gets waived 🏀 The Golden State Valkyries are nearing a $1 BILLION valuation 🏀 Confusing roster decisions (including Marta Suárez) and what it reveals about development in the league Then we zoom out to the future of the WNBA with expansion deep dives: Toronto Tempo (feat. Richard Deitsch) 🇨🇦 Why Toronto has a built-in advantage as “Canada’s team” 🏀 Leadership from Sandy Brondello & Monica Wright 💰 $100M investment in facilities and long-term growth ⭐ Key players like Brittney Sykes & Marina Mabrey ❓ Can they replicate the Valkyries’ momentum? Portland Fire Preview (feat. Stephanie Kaloi) 🔥 Building its roster and identity 📈 What success looks like in Year 1 🏀 Is Bridget Carleton ready for a bigger role? If you care about where the WNBA is headed—on the court and as a business—this is the episode. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices