Overview

• Belgian forward Emma Meesseman is set to make her first WNBA appearance since 2022 when she debuts for New York on Friday night against the Connecticut Sun, pending her work visa approval.
• Second-year guard Jaylyn Sherrod was released to clear a roster spot, with GM Jonathan Kolb praising her grit and role in last season’s title run.
• Meesseman arrives after three seasons with Fenerbahce, where she earned multiple EuroLeague MVP awards and helped Belgium win EuroBasket.
• Her 6-foot-4 versatility at forward provides crucial depth while Breanna Stewart, Nyara Sabally and Kennedy Burke recover from injuries.
• The Liberty, now 17–9 and second in the standings, head into a busy stretch of games aiming to sustain their bid to repeat as WNBA champions.