Sophie Cunningham criticizes WNBA's new expansion cities: 'Not so sure what the thought process is'

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The WNBA announced Monday it is expanding to 18 teams by the end of 2030, with franchises headed to Philadelphia, Detroit and Cincinnati.

It is continued growth for the league, which has the Golden State Valkyries, its 13th team, playing in its inaugural season. Toronto and Portland are due to get teams next season.

Despite more opportunities, one WNBA star isn't exactly thrilled with the move.

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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham runs up the court during a game against the Dallas Wings at the American Airlines Center June 27, 2025. (Jerome Miron/Imagn Images)

Sophie Cunningham, a teammate of Caitlin Clark's on the Indiana Fever, praised the league for its efforts, saying, "You want to listen to your players, too," while doubting players will be excited to be in the Midwest.

"Like, where do they want to play? Where are they going to get excited to play and draw fans? I think Miami would have been a great one. Everyone loves Florida. Nashville is an amazing city. Kansas City — amazing opportunity. There’s a huge arena downtown that no one's using," Cunningham added Tuesday afternoon. "I'm not so sure what the thought process is there.

"At the end of the day, you don't want to expand our league too fast. We don't want teams to totally dominate and some that aren't. It's a hard situation, but, man, I don’t know how excited people are to be going to Detroit or [Cleveland]."

Each city Cunningham mentioned submitted a bid for expansion.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham in the second half against the Connecticut Sun at