Monica Wright Rogers Named General Manager of Toronto Tempo

Key Takeaways:

• Monica Wright Rogers has been appointed as the General Manager of Toronto Tempo.
• Wright Rogers brings extensive experience in basketball operations and player development.
• Toronto Tempo, as announced by the WNBA as it expands into Canada, the league's first outside the United States
• Her leadership is expected to shape the franchise in its debut season in 2026

Monica Wright Rogers has been named the General Manager of Toronto Tempo, a new team in the WNBA. Wright Rogers, a former WNBA player and experienced basketball executive, will lead the franchise as it prepares for its inaugural season.

Wright Rogers was drafted to the WNBA in 2010, drafted 2nd and winning two championships with the Minnesota Lynx. After retiring, she transitioned into coaching and front-office roles, gaining experience in player development and team operations. Her most recent position was as an assistant coach at Virginia, where she focused on mentoring young talent.

Toronto Tempo is one of the newly announced WNBA teams, set to compete in the league’s debut season in 2026. With Wright Rogers at the helm, the team aims to build a competitive roster and establish itself in the growing professional women’s basketball landscape.

"The excitement about this team, and around women's sports in general in Canada right now is palpable," Rogers said. "To have the opportunity to play such a key role in building this team in this country at this moment is an honour. I am truly fortunate to be leading this franchise alongside impressive figures like Teresa and Larry and I thank them for entrusting me to put together a team as vibrant, passionate and dynamic as the city it calls home. Sports fans around the world should keep an eye on us."

The Tempo will begin playing at the Coca-Cola Coliseum in 2026 and will also host regular season games in both Montreal and Vancouver. More information about the team, including details on how to register for the Season Ticket Waitlist, is available at tempo.wnba.com.