WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert says she will retire at end of year
Summary
Cathy Engelbert, the commissioner of the WNBA, announced she will retire at the end of this year after more than seven years leading the league. During her time, she helped grow the league financially and expanded the number of teams, while also managing challenges like player safety and league policies.Key Facts
- Cathy Engelbert has been WNBA commissioner for over seven years and is the second-longest-serving leader in the league’s history.
- She helped negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement that introduced the league’s first million-dollar player salaries.
- The WNBA has grown with record TV ratings, better attendance, and a new long-term media rights deal under her leadership.
- The league is set to have 18 teams by the end of the decade, up from fewer teams before her tenure.
- The average value of a WNBA team rose from $10 million in 2019 to about $460 million in 2026.
- Engelbert managed the league through the coronavirus pandemic to keep it running.
- The league has faced challenges such as increased social media attacks on players and debates over transgender athlete eligibility.
- Engelbert says she will help find and support the next leader for the WNBA during her transition period.
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