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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 23: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever looks on prior to the game against the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena on August 23, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
The WNBA<\/a> continued its growth this season, setting more records in viewership, attendance and merchandise sales.<\/p>\n WNBA teams are also trending up in terms of valuation, though there are still room for growth.<\/p>\n One of the reasons for the league\u2019s increased popularity has been Caitlin Clark<\/a> of the Indiana Fever<\/a>.<\/p>\n Clark continues to be a headliner, while Angel Reese<\/a>, A\u2019ja Wilson<\/a>, Olivia Miles<\/a>, Paige Bueckers<\/a>, Sophie Cunningham<\/a> and Breanna Stewart<\/a> are not far behind.<\/p>\n Caitlin Clark Drops Suggestion to Expand WNBA Globally<\/p>\n \n Speaking to reporters during Friday\u2019s postgame media availability<\/a> in Toronto, Caitlin Clark discussed her experience representing Team USA at the 2026 FIBA World Cup in Berlin, Germany.<\/p>\n Clark was very surprised to see the support at a global stage, prompting her to make a brilliant suggestion to the WNBA for next season.<\/p>\n \u201cI think for the United States getting to go over into Europe and play was amazing,\u201d Clark said<\/a>. \u201cThe amount of young kids and young fans that were super excited to see us was cool. I think we\u2019re just scratching the surface of where we can go globally.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAnd I wouldn\u2019t be surprised if next year you see a game played overseas of some sort,\u201d she added. \u201cI would sign up for that. I think it\u2019d be really good to help expand the WNBA, and I\u2019m looking forward to that.\u201d<\/p>\n The WNBA has yet to play outside of North America, though there have been talks about potentially playing a game or two in Europe next season.<\/p>\n It has not been confirmed, but if a superstar like Clark is the first to volunteer to play a WNBA game overseas, the league needs to capitalize on it.<\/p>\n There are also a growing number of international players in the league, so playing more games outside North American will help grow the WNBA more.<\/p>\n WNBA Needs a New Commissioner<\/p>\n \n Back in April, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert<\/a> opened up about the idea of playing international games next season.<\/p>\n However, it won\u2019t happen under the leadership of Engelbert, who announced her retirement at the end of 2026.<\/p>\n While the game has grown under Engelbert, there have been some controversies surrounding her tenure. There\u2019s a tremendous amount of pressure on the next commissioner, especially with the way the league is becoming more popular.<\/p>\n According to ESPN\u2019s Alexa Philippou and Michael Voepel<\/a>, there are plenty of names rumored to be in the running to become the next WNBA commissioner.<\/p>\n Among those are Hall of Famer Swin Cash, New York Liberty CEO Keia Clarke, current WNBA head of operations Bethany Donaphin, Nike vice president of global sports marketing Tanya Hvizdak, current WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike, Golden State Valkyries president Jess Smith and NBA<\/a> deputy commissioner Mark Tatum.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tJuan Paolo David<\/a> Juan Paolo David is a sports journalist covering basketball for Heavy. He has a decade of experience writing about the NBA and WWE. He’s currently based in the Philippines. 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<\/a>GettyCaitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever against the Connecticut Sun<\/a> at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on August 28, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.\n<\/p>\n![\"Cathy](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1920x1080-2026-07-16T001802.876.png\")
<\/a>GettyWNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks to the media ahead of Game One of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals between the Las Vegas Aces<\/a> and the Phoenix Mercury<\/a> at Michelob ULTRA Arena on October 03, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.\n<\/p>\n