Overview

• The team announced on Sept. 23 that Brondello’s contract will not be renewed and said the head-coaching search begins immediately.
• Brondello departs as the franchise’s winningest coach at 107-53 over four seasons, having delivered New York’s first WNBA title in 2024.
• New York started 9-0 in 2025 but slid after injuries to Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones, finishing as the No. 5 seed and losing to Phoenix in the first round.
• Players publicly backed Brondello after the elimination, with Stewart voicing strong support, as fans and commentators widely criticized the move on social media.
• Outlets are already outlining internal and external candidates for New York’s vacancy, with the search unfolding as other WNBA jobs open and expansion reshapes the offseason landscape.