Sandy Brondello: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 9

Wings leaning toward 2-time champion for next coach, are they missing obvious choice?

It has been reported that the Dallas Wings are leaning in the direction of hiring Sandy Brondello as the next head coach of the franchise, which has been met with mostly positive but ultimately mixed reviews.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / October 8

Ex-Liberty HC Sandy Brondello in Talks to Lead Paige Bueckers’ Dallas Wings — Insider Report

The timing definitely raised eyebrows. There were reports by Annie Costabile of FOS, saying the Wings weren’t planning any staff changes. And then, suddenly, the HC Chris Koclanes was out.

New York Liberty News / EssentiallySports / September 28

Liberty Reporter: GM Kolb Used Sandy Brondello’s Firing to Warn 12 WNBA Teams

It’s been about a week now since the New York Liberty, right after their elimination from the 2025 WNBA season, cut ties with head coach Sandy Brondello.

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New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / September 26

Why Liberty Avoided Hardship Deals in 2025

BROOKLYN — Some believed that the New York Liberty took their famous "All We Got, All We Need" mantra a little too literally this season. The Liberty's quest for a repeat championship is over and the Sandy Brondello era was soon to follow, as New York opted not to renew the contract of the winningest head coach in franchise history.

Sandy Brondello News / New York Liberty on SI / September 26

Liberty Assistant Coach Not Returning

Sandy Brondello isn't the only New York Liberty coach to see the curtain fall on their metropolitan minute. With Brondello's contract not renewed in the top spot for the 2026 season, general manager Jonathan Kolb announced that assistant Olaf Lange will likewise depart.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / September 26

Why Liberty View 2025 As Success

BROOKLYN—No banner will be raised and no parade will be staged into Lower Manhattan. But the New York Liberty is still opting to view the 2025 season as a success, despite its lack of championship notoriety.

New York Liberty News / EssentiallySports / September 25

Sandy Brondello Sacking Makes Liberty GM Jonathan Kolb Send Strong Message To Team’s Superstars

Breanna Stewart stood firmly by her coach when asked about Sandy Brondello’s future after the Liberty’s first-round playoff exit to the Phoenix Mercury.

Sandy Brondello News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 25

Liberty GM sheds truth behind Sandy Brondello firing

The New York Liberty shocked the WNBA world with the firing of head coach Sandy Brondello almost immediately after the team was eliminated in the opening round of the WNBA Playoffs by the Phoenix Mercury.

New York Liberty News / Winsidr / September 25

GM Jonathan Kolb Addresses Media Following Liberty’s First-Round Exit

It’s been an eventful week for the New York Liberty organization. On Sunday evening, their championship defense ended prematurely with a first-round exit

New York Liberty News / EssentiallySports / September 25

WNBA Involvement Flagged in Liberty’s Chaos Amid Sandy Brondello Announcement, Reveals GM

One ringless season and the New York Liberty pushed the reset button. The management has the winningest coach in their history in Sandy Brondello. However, results played a minor role in the decision, according to GM Jonathan Kolb.

New York Liberty News / EssentiallySports / September 25

Liberty GM Turns Focus to CBA Talks After ‘Proactive’ Sandy Brondello Contract Decision

“Sandy is one of the winningest coaches in this league. She just won a championship last year.” With these words, Natasha Cloud declared the importance of Sandy Brondello to the New York Liberty.

Sandy Brondello News / Field Level Media / September 25

Liberty GM: Parting with coach Sandy Brondello a 'proactive' move

Not retaining New York Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello was necessary for the team to keep growing, general manager Jonathan Kolb said Thursday. "These decisions mark fork-in-the-road moments for organizations," Kolb told reporters in his first public comments since Brondello's firing on Tuesday.

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New York Liberty News / EssentiallySports / September 25

Sandy Brondello Sacking Linked to Getting Outcoached Against Top Rivals Often, Claims Liberty Reporter

Shortly after the New York Liberty were knocked out in a 2-1 playoff series against the Phoenix Mercury, the team announced that head coach Sandy Brondello was out.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 25

'Absolutely Thrilled': Top WNBA Coach's Strong Reaction to Sandy Brondello Firing

As it turns out, Sandy Brondello’s leash with the New York Liberty’s front office was not as long as most people had expected. Just one season after winning a championship with the team, the Liberty decided to part ways with Brondello following their disappointing first-round exit in the WNBA playoffs.

New York Liberty News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 24

Liberty rumors: New York eyeing NBA coaches with ‘big swing’ to replace Sandy Brondello

The defending champion New York Liberty were handed a first-round exit from the WNBA playoffs after they lost their series against the Phoenix Mercury.

New York Liberty News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / September 24

Breanna Stewart Breaks Silence on Sandy Brondello Liberty Firing With 4-Word Message

New York Liberty players Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu were sitting alongside Sandy Brondello (who was then still their head coach) during a postgame press conference after the Liberty were eliminated from the 2025 WNBA playoffs by the Phoenix Mercury on September 19.