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Betnijah Laney shoots over defender at NY Liberty vs. Phoenix Mercury game
Ella Morrissey·September 10, 2023·3 min read

Liberty Sign Betnijah Laney to Contract Extension Through 2025 Season

Liberty veteran guard/forward Betnijah Laney is getting rewarded for her play and is in New York to stay. The team...
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August 28, 2023: NY Liberty player introductions at Barclays Center prior to start of WNBA game vs. the Las Vegas Aces.
Brian Fleurantin·August 31, 2023·3 min read

Listen: A Recap of the Liberty’s Four-Game Winning Streak and the Road Ahead On the ‘Gotta Get Up!’ Podcast

The WNBA playoffs are two weeks away, and the New York Liberty are on a roll. They have a stronghold...
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Gotham FC v. Racing Louisville August 27, 2023
Jenna Tonelli·August 28, 2023·2 min read

Gotham FC shows team support for Jenni Hermoso at home

HARRISON, NJ – NJ/NY Gotham FC came away with a single point following a scoreless draw against Racing Louisville on Sunday night at Red Bull Arena, but there was something more important than the scoreboard on display. Donning wristbands with the message “Contigo Jenni,” Gotham players and staff joined others...
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NWSL soccer ball at Gotham FC game
Jenna Tonelli·August 25, 2023·2 min read

Gotham FC releases statement of support for Jenni Hermoso and Spanish National Team

HARRISON, NJ – On Friday night, NJ/NY Gotham FC released a team statement supporting Spanish National Team player Jenni Hermoso...
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A'ja Wilson, Cathy Engelbert, and Stefanie Dolson
Brian Fleurantin·August 23, 2023·6 min read

Building Blocks: Steps the WNBA Can Take to Grow Its Cultural Footprint

The WNBA continues to find its footing. In its 26th season, the league has grown from its 1997 roots—and has...
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Marine Johannes plays defense in WNBA game.
Brian Fleurantin·August 22, 2023·1 min read

Listen: Talking All Things Liberty with Jackie Powell of ‘The Next’

The road to the WNBA playoffs continues. After the Liberty’s Commissioner’s Cup win over the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday and the Aces’ revenge victory on Thursday, New York is still feeling good before the team returns to play on Aug. 24. At 25-7, the Liberty are second in the...
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FindHerFootball World Cup Watch Party at Katch Astoria
Jenna Tonelli·August 18, 2023·5 min read

FindHerFootball to host World Cup Final Watch Party in Astoria, Queens

Looking for a place to watch the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in New York City? Join FindHerFootball at Katch...
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NY Liberty center Jonquel Jones shooting a free throw
Brian Fleurantin·August 16, 2023·1 min read

Listen: Breaking Down the Liberty–Aces Dynamic On the ‘Gotta Get Up’ Podcast

The New York Liberty are bringing some hardware home after they took down the Aces in the Commissioner’s Final. These...
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Barclays Center prior to the start of the NY Liberty game.
Brian Fleurantin·August 8, 2023·1 min read

Listen: Liberty Dominate the Aces, the Superteam Era and More On the ‘Gotta Get Up’ Podcast

Good teams win. Great teams dominate. So what is it called when a team beats one of the best WNBA teams in history by 38 points? That is the question fans are wondering after the New York Liberty demolished the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday afternoon. With a big game,...
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Jenna Nighswonger for Gotham FC
Jenna Tonelli·August 3, 2023·2 min read

Jenna Nighswonger is July’s NWSL Rookie of the Month

On August 3rd, the National Women’s Soccer League announced that NJ/NY Gotham FC midfielder/defender Jenna Nighswonger has been named Rookie...
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Barclays Center crowd cheering on the NY Liberty
Brian Fleurantin·August 3, 2023·1 min read

Listen: Liberty Survive Tough Battles and More On the ‘Gotta Get Up’ Podcast

The WNBA season is in full swing, and the Liberty have been keeping busy. With the increased matchups this season,...
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Jonquel Jones - NY Liberty
Hamilton Neill·August 1, 2023·4 min read

At Last, Jonquel Jones is Hitting Her Stride for the Liberty

Jonquel Jones has entered a new chapter in her basketball career. After spending six successful seasons with the Connecticut Sun, she joined the New York Liberty via blockbuster trade in the offseason. The move has brought both excitement and challenges for Jones. Adjustment to a new role and a lingering...
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