Cathy Engelbert said WNBA players were ‘emotional’ about housing — the Liberty explain why it’s important
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert expressed surprise at how emotional players were about team-provided housing during CBA negotiations, a comment some Liberty players found dismissive. Players like Rebekah Gardner and Rebecca Allen emphasized the practical and financial challenges of securing housing, especially for international players. They argued that team housing reduces stress and logistical burdens, particularly for those on minimum contracts.
- ▪Cathy Engelbert said she was surprised by how emotional players were about team housing.
- ▪Rebekah Gardner highlighted the difficulty of arranging furniture and housing while focusing on basketball.
- ▪Rebecca Allen supported team housing, especially for international players like herself with an Australian passport.
- ▪Team housing was a key issue in the latest collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
- ▪Gardner signed a one-year minimum contract worth $277,500 with the Liberty.
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inside the liberty Cathy Engelbert said WNBA players were ‘emotional’ about housing — the Liberty explain why it’s important By Madeline Kenney Published May 1, 2026, 9:32 a.m. ET WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks to the press during the WNBA draft on April 13, 2026. Getty Images Earlier this month, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said she was surprised at how “emotional” an issue team-provided housing was for WNBA players during collective bargaining agreement negotiations. But some Liberty players suggested Engelbert’s comment was short-sighted and the issue of team housing is not inconsequential. We've got you covered on the Liberty beat Text with Madeline Kenney as she follows the Liberty — she’s sharing behind-the-scenes info and insights with Sports+ subscribers.
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