Overview
- The WNBA, currently with 12 teams, aims to add four new teams by 2028, expanding the league to 16 teams.
- San Francisco will see the WNBA's 13th team in 2025, following the league's expansion plans.
- Cities under consideration for new teams include Nashville, Philadelphia, Toronto, Denver, Portland, and South Florida.
- The expansion process involves securing committed ownership groups, appropriate arenas, and player facilities.
- An expansion draft is planned for December to help populate the new team's roster in San Francisco.