Tempo Takeaways: Identity shaping, fandom in full effect
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Tempo Takeaways: Identity shaping, fandom in full effect
"Kia Nurse scored the first points in franchise history, marking a significant milestone for the Toronto Tempo as they embark on their inaugural season."
"Head coach Sandy Brondello has set realistic expectations for the expansion team, acknowledging that making the playoffs in the first year is an exception, not the norm."
The Toronto Tempo has begun its inaugural season with significant milestones, including Kia Nurse scoring the first points in franchise history. As the team prepares for the 2026 WNBA regular season, they face challenges in roster building, having to cut down from 16 players to 12. Head coach Sandy Brondello emphasizes realistic expectations for the expansion team, acknowledging that making the playoffs in the first year is rare. Historically, expansion teams average around 10.6 wins in their inaugural season.
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