The WNBA’s Toronto Tempo, the league’s first international team, is gaining popularity across Canada. The team is set to potentially break the WNBA single-game attendance record during their upcoming games in Montreal, where they will play at the Bell Centre, which can hold over 22,000 fans. The Tempo, featuring standout players like Marina Mabrey and Canadian Kia Nurse, are drawing significant attention and support. Mabrey, who recently tied the WNBA scoring record with a 53-point game, is eager to engage with new fans in Montreal. The team, led by Australian coach Sandy Brondello, is learning to adapt to their Canadian home, with Nurse helping her teammates adjust. The Tempo’s presence in Canada is unique, similar to the Raptors and Blue Jays, and they are broadcast nationally, increasing visibility for women’s basketball. The team’s upcoming games in Montreal and Vancouver are expected to attract large crowds.
QUESTION: How might the success of the Toronto Tempo influence the future of women’s sports in Canada?
WNBA’s first international team in Toronto is finding fans all across Canada in Tempo’s first season
