Three months before the Tempo is scheduled to play its first game in the Women\u2019s National Basketball Association — on May 8 against the Washington Mystics at Coca-Cola Coliseum — the league and its players’ union still do not have a new collective bargaining agreement.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n You can save this article by registering for free here<\/a>. Or sign-in<\/a> if you have an account.<\/p>\n For everyone connected with the Toronto Tempo, the waiting game continues.<\/p>\n Advertisement 2<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n REGISTER \/ SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.<\/p>\n THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.<\/p>\n Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authors<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Three months before the Tempo is scheduled to play its first game<\/a> in the Women\u2019s National Basketball Association \u2014 on May 8 against the Washington Mystics at Coca-Cola Coliseum \u2014 the league and its players\u2019 union still do not have a new collective bargaining agreement.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n In an interview with The Associated Press on Friday, WNBA players\u2019 union president Nneka Ogwumike said significant work remains for the season to start on time, but said she remains confident games will be played in 2026.<\/p>\n \u201cI know our players 100% want to play this year,\u201d Ogwumike told The AP. \u201cWe want a season.\u201d<\/p>\n Ogwumike told The AP that the WNBA and union are not close on key issues, such as revenue sharing, in their effort to come together on a new CBA.<\/p>\n The expansion draft to help stock the Tempo, and another WNBA expansion team in Portland, likely should have taken place in December. That, plus a period of free agency and a rookie player draft, all need to take place before the WNBA\u2019s season<\/a> begins.<\/p>\n Your Midday Sun<\/p>\n Thanks for signing up!<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Advertisement 3<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Toronto was awarded a WNBA expansion franchise in May 2024 and the team announced its name and logo<\/a> in December 2024.<\/p>\n On Feb. 20, 2025, the Tempo announced that Monica Wright Rogers would be the team\u2019s first general manager<\/a>. She had been the assistant GM of the Phoenix Mercury, and had won two WNBA championships with the Minnesota Lynx in 2011 and 2013.<\/p>\n On Nov. 4, 2025, the Tempo announced the hiring of Sandy Brondello<\/a> as the team\u2019s first head coach. In her coaching career, Brondello has led two teams \u2014 the Phoenix Mercury in 2014, and the New York Liberty in 2024 \u2014 to a WNBA championship.<\/p>\n Worth the wait.<\/p>\n The Toronto Tempo jerseys have arrived. Sign up at the link in bio to be the first to know when the Explorer goes on sale. pic.twitter.com\/ivWAIzhWyA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Toronto Tempo (@TempoBasketball) December 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Advertisement 4<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n The Tempo\u2019s home and away jerseys<\/a> were revealed in December 2025.<\/p>\n![\"Toronto](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0207monicasmall-e1770431115407.jpg\")
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