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Toronto Tempo Selects 11 in WNBA Expansion Draft

4/6/2026

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The Toronto Tempo, Canada's first WNBA team, completed its expansion draft by selecting 11 players, including Marina Mabrey and Julie Allemand.
General Manager Monica Wright Rogers highlighted the goal of creating a competitive roster with versatility and toughness.
Fan reactions were mixed, with excitement over key picks but disappointment regarding the loss of Canadian player Bridget Carleton to the Portland Fire.
The Tempo will focus on free agency and the Entry Draft on April 13, aiming to finalize their roster before their first game on April 29 against the Connecticut Sun.

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Story summary

The Toronto Tempo, Canada's first WNBA team, completed its expansion draft by selecting 11 players, including Marina Mabrey and Julie Allemand.
General Manager Monica Wright Rogers highlighted the goal of creating a competitive roster with versatility and toughness.
Fan reactions were mixed, with excitement over key picks but disappointment regarding the loss of Canadian player Bridget Carleton to the Portland Fire.
The Tempo will focus on free agency and the Entry Draft on April 13, aiming to finalize their roster before their first game on April 29 against the Connecticut Sun.