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Ella Morrissey
JoinedSeptember 6, 2023
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Ella Morrissey is an aspiring writer from Connecticut and a recent graduate of Lehigh University, having majored in journalism. She served as the sports editor of her college newspaper and writes about the WNBA on her own Substack page. She has been an avid fan of the Liberty since 2016.
New York Liberty celebrate WNBA Championship
Ella Morrissey·December 9, 2024·9 min read

New York Liberty Season in Review

A month and a half ago, the New York Liberty hoisted their first championship trophy in franchise history. In front...
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Power of the Dream, a WNBA documentary
Ella Morrissey·August 14, 2024·4 min read

Review of ‘Power of the Dream’ Documentary

For years, the WNBA has been in a league of its own when it comes to advocating for and speaking...
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Sabrina Ionescu
Ella Morrissey·June 27, 2024·6 min read

Takeaways From NY Liberty’s Commissioner’s Cup Championship Loss

The New York Liberty had the chance to become back-to-back Commissioner’s Cup champions in the fourth annual in-season tournament but...
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Cathy Engelbert at WNBA Draft '24
Ella Morrissey·May 14, 2024·6 min read

WNBA Secures Charter Flights: A Major Win for Player Travel

Ahead of one of the most anticipated WNBA regular seasons, the league is giving players something they have lobbied for...
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Abbey Hsu
Ella Morrissey·April 23, 2024·2 min read

Abbey Hsu’s Historic 2024 WNBA Draft Pick by Connecticut Sun

During the 2024 WNBA draft Monday night, Abbey Hsu made history. The 5-foot, 11-inch Columbia University guard was selected by...
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Shattered Glass Director Andrea Buccilla
Ella Morrissey·April 2, 2024·7 min read

Q&A: Discussing ‘Shattered Glass: A WNBPA Story’ With Director Andrea Buccilla

As the WNBA continues to grow, there will be more opportunities for league and player stories to be told. One...
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Breanna Stewart has Liberty fans excited.
Ella Morrissey·September 29, 2024·7 min read

Takeaways from the Liberty’s Game 1 Semifinal Victory over the Aces

With just over a minute left in the fourth quarter of Game 1, the Aces knocking on the door of...
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NY Liberty in the huddle
Ella Morrissey·July 26, 2024·9 min read

What Helped the Liberty Earn the WNBA’s Best Record?

The WNBA Olympic break is upon us! The teams have fought through a jam-packed schedule and can catch a bit...
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May 9th, 2024; New York Liberty defeat the Connecticut Sun 82-79 in their final preseason matchup at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT(Photo by. Brandon Todd/New York Liberty)
Ella Morrissey·May 14, 2024·8 min read

New York Liberty 2024 Training Camp Report: Building a Champion

After a long and busy seven-month offseason, the WNBA is finally back in session. And after a heartbreaking defeat in...
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WNBA Draft
Ella Morrissey·April 23, 2024·4 min read

The Local W Notebook: My Experience Covering the Landmark 2024 WNBA Draft

I had the privilege of attending the 2024 WNBA Draft at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York, N.Y....
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Marquisha Davis, new NY Liberty player
Ella Morrissey·April 19, 2024·3 min read

Get to Know Marquesha Davis, the Liberty’s First-Round Draft Pick

In the most anticipated WNBA draft in recent years, the New York Liberty held the No. 11, 17, 23 and...
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Breanna Stewart of the NY Liberty
Ella Morrissey·March 2, 2024·3 min read

Breanna Stewart Re-Signs With Liberty On One-Year Deal

Breanna Stewart has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the New York Liberty for the 2024 season. In...
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