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Team Profile
Chicago Sky: Five things you need to know
From expansion to WNBA champions, Sky is unlimited for Chicago
- First WNBA championship in 2021, defeating Phoenix Mercury 3-1 in Finals
- Four consecutive playoff appearances from 2013-2016, including 2014 WNBA Finals
- Franchise cornerstone Elena Delle Donne won league MVP in 2015
- Latest News: Read more about Aussies in the WNBA
The Chicago Sky are entering a new phase built on youth, coaching change and roster reset, following their breakthrough WNBA championship in 2021.
- Conference: Eastern
- League: WNBA
- Founded: 2005
- History: Chicago Sky (2006–present)
- Arena: Wintrust Arena
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Team colours: Sky blue, radiant yellow, black, white
- Major sponsor: Magellan Corporation
- CEO: Adam Fox
- General manager: Jeff Pagliocca
- Head coach: Tyler Marsh
- Assistant coaches: Latricia Trammell, Tanisha Wright, Rena Wakama
- Ownership: Michael J. Alter, Nadia Rawlinson, Harvey Alter, John Rogers
- Championships: 1 – 2021
- Conference titles: 1 – 2014
- Retired numbers: #3, #14
The Chicago Sky have transitioned from late-arriving contenders to champions – and now into a full roster reset.
After breaking through for their first WNBA title in 2021, the Sky have undergone significant change across their playing group and coaching staff. The appointment of Tyler Marsh signals a new direction focused on development, identity and long-term growth.
Australian Connection
Rebecca Allen (2025)
Melbourne wing Rebecca Allen joined the Sky as part of the WNBA’s growing Australian presence in 2025, bringing elite perimeter defence and three-point shooting.
- Proven 3-and-D role player
- International experience with the Opals
- Fits Chicago’s spacing and defensive schemes
Allen moved back to her first WNBA club, New York Liberty for the 2026 WNBA season.
Team History
Chicago entered the WNBA in 2006 and spent its early years building toward contention.
- 2014: First WNBA Finals appearance (lost to Phoenix)
- 2021: First championship – defeated Phoenix Mercury
The 2021 title team, led by Candace Parker, Courtney Vandersloot and Kahleah Copper, was built on ball movement, experience and late-season momentum.
That championship established the Sky as a legitimate destination franchise.
Post-Title Transition
Since the 2021 title, Chicago has undergone a clear reset:
- Departure of championship core players
- Coaching turnover
- Shift toward younger roster construction
The franchise is now balancing competitiveness with long-term development.
2026 Identity
Chicago profiles as:
- Developing roster with veteran support pieces
- System-first team under new coaching leadership
- Playoff-chasing but not yet a contender
The focus is no longer short-term success – it’s building the next core.
Five Fast Facts
- Won first WNBA championship in 2021
- First Finals appearance came in 2014
- Tyler Marsh leads new coaching era
- Rebecca Allen provides Australian presence
- Franchise now transitioning into a rebuild phase
What It Means
Chicago has already proven it can win.
Now it has to prove it can build again.
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