Philadelphia among 6 cities being considered for new WNBA team
WEBApr 18, 2024 · PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia could soon get its own WNBA team. The league's commissioner named it as one of six cities under consideration for an expansion team.
Philadelphia is left out of WNBA expansion, again: ‘It’s bittersweet’
WEB1 day ago · Hours before the WNBA’s press conference following the announcement, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker officially endorsed the Sixers’ proposal to build a new arena in Center City, near Chinatown. As the WNBA assesses bids for expansion teams, it takes many factors, like potential arenas, into consideration.
WNBA officially expands to Portland. Could Philly be next? - MSN
WEBThe WNBA will officially expand to 15 teams with the announcement of a franchise in Portland. As the league looks to add a 16th team by 2028, Philly could be next.
Philadelphia’s pitch for a WNBA team – and how 76 Place could …
WEBMar 28, 2024 · It may be too short notice for investors and fans to coalesce around a WNBA team in Philadelphia in 2025, but that doesn’t mean the window is closing. Discussions over 76 Place, the Market East arena, will play out this year and will be a major talking point after the city approves its budget in June.
WNBA commissioner says Philadelphia is an expansion candidate
WEBApr 15, 2024 · Have the constant calls for Philadelphia to have a WNBA franchise finally be heard? At the 2024 WNBA Draft on Monday night, league commissioner Cathy Engelbert named Philly as an expansion...
WNBA Commissioner Lists New Cities as Expansion Possibilities; …
WEBApr 15, 2024 · The WNBA will consider Philadelphia, Toronto, Portland, Nashville and South Florida as locations for expansion teams, league commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced Monday ahead of the draft,...
There’s a Philadelphia WNBA expansion bid, but no one’s saying …
WEBApr 16, 2024 · NEW YORK — A Philadelphia WNBA expansion bid is very much in the running, commissioner Cathy Engelbert said Monday night at the league’s draft.
Philadelphia considered for WNBA expansion - Axios
WEBApr 17, 2024 · Philadelphia is one of five cities being considered for an expansion WNBA team, per reports. Why it matters: Adding another team into the fold would be a major coup for one of the nation's biggest sports towns, which hasn't had a professional women's team since the late 1990s, when native Dawn Staley played for the American Basketball League's ...
WNBA Expansion: Cathy Engelbert Addresses Philly as a Market
WEBJul 11, 2022 · The WNBA is looking to expand in the next two or three years, and commissioner Cathy Engelbert had good news for Philly fans dreaming of their own team.
WNBA commissioner addresses Philly expansion possibility
WEBJul 11, 2022 · Philadelphia basketball fans have been clamoring for a team of their own in the league for some time now, so it's no surprise that Engelbert fielded a question about Philly as a possible locale during her media availability at the All-Star Game.