Earlier this summer, two investors came forward with a supposed bid to add a WNBA team in Toronto by the 2020 season. While speculation around the validity of the investors and their claim have risen over the past few weeks, the topic of WNBA expansion remains relevant.
For former UConn Husky Kia Nurse, the opportunity for expansion into her home country is an exciting proposal.
“It’s just going to continue to grow the game if we have the opportunity to do that,” said Nurse, who grew up in Hamilton, about an hour away from downtown Toronto.