Context explains the Chicago Sky’s lopsided result against the New York Liberty. And despite the loss to the defending champs, their were some bright spots for the rebuilding Sky.

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Vandersloot will face the Liberty in the Sky’s home opener Thursday (7 p.m., The U, 670-AM) for the first time since leaving them. While she was reflective about her time with the team and living in Brooklyn, she was preoccupied by getting the Sky on track.

The female fan had already received an autograph on her chest from someone else, presumably a player on the team who had already walked by.

Chicago Sky Star Announces Exciting Personal News Before Liberty Game first appeared on Athlon Sports on May 22, 2025

Angel Reese and Tyler Marsh see it as an indicator of the league's growth. Plus, a look at Hailey Van Lith, a visit from a Hall of Famer and more.

Vandersloot made her Chicago homecoming this season after signing with the Sky as a free agent. Her return was a welcome move on both sides. The Sky needed Vandersloot as much as she craved comfort. Vandersloot was coming off a challenging season with the Liberty that came to a bittersweet end.

The Chicago Sky won’t be back in action until Thursday for their second game of the WNBA season, where they’ll face the defending champion New York Liberty. Sky head coach Tyler Marsh is taking a strong approach this week,