Toronto awarded WNBA's 1st team outside U.S., to play in '26 - ESPN
Toronto has been awarded the WNBA's first franchise outside the United States, with the expansion team set to begin play in 2026.
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Toronto has been awarded the WNBA's first franchise outside the United States, with the expansion team set to begin play in 2026.
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Toronto has been awarded a WNBA franchise that will start play in 2026, according to multiple reports, when it will become the league's first team outside of the United States.
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