NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty will not renew coach Sandy Brondello’s contract for next season, the organization announced Tuesday.

Brondello led the Liberty to its first WNBA championship in 2024 , but the team struggled with injuries to star players Breanna Stewart , Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu this year. New York earned the No. 5 seed in the playoffs and lost in the first round to the Phoenix Mercury.

“It has been a privilege to have coached the NY Liberty these last four years. Bringing the first ever championship to New York will always be the most amazing feeling. I wish the team and organization more success moving forward,” Brondello said to The Associated Press in a text message.

Brondello went 107-53 in her four seasons with the team, giving her the most wins

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