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Anticipation is high for the return of the WNBA, and after the regular season tipped off Friday night, fans are in for a slate of exciting matchups on Saturday—starting at 1 p.m. ET with the defending champion Las Vegas Aces taking on the New York Liberty.
Before the game, the Liberty will celebrate a major milestone by receiving their championship rings and raising their 2024 banner—marking the first title in franchise history. It promises to be a special moment for both the team and the city.
Adding to the buzz, Sabrina Ionescu arrived in style ahead of the matchup, turning heads with an all-white two-piece suit ensemble that drew plenty of attention.
Check it out:
"Game face," Aliyah Funschelle posted.
Other WNBA fans reacted to Ionescu's pregame outfit:
"MADAM PRESIDENT," a fan said.
"Aura," someone else added.
Another fan posted, "Wheww! My champ."
One more fan commented, "loooove the fit."
New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu acknowledges the fans in Manhattan.Kevin R. Wexler-NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
From 2024 into 2025, Sabrina Ionescu has been on a whirlwind stretch. During the WNBA’s midseason hiatus, she represented Team USA at the Paris Olympics, helping secure a gold medal.
Upon returning, she played a key role alongside Breanna Stewart in leading the New York Liberty to their first-ever WNBA championship, defeating the Minnesota Lynx in the Finals.
More recently, Ionescu appeared at the 2025 Met Gala in New York with several of her Liberty teammates and was honored at her alma mater, the University of Oregon, where the Liberty played their final preseason game.
Now, she’s ready to open the new season as the Liberty aim to defend their title—starting with a headline matchup against former MVP A’ja Wilson and the Aces.
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Before the game, the Liberty will celebrate a major milestone by receiving their championship rings and raising their 2024 banner—marking the first title in franchise history. It promises to be a special moment for both the team and the city.
Adding to the buzz, Sabrina Ionescu arrived in style ahead of the matchup, turning heads with an all-white two-piece suit ensemble that drew plenty of attention.
Check it out:
"Game face," Aliyah Funschelle posted.
Other WNBA fans reacted to Ionescu's pregame outfit:
"MADAM PRESIDENT," a fan said.
"Aura," someone else added.
Another fan posted, "Wheww! My champ."
One more fan commented, "loooove the fit."
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New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu acknowledges the fans in Manhattan.Kevin R. Wexler-NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
From 2024 into 2025, Sabrina Ionescu has been on a whirlwind stretch. During the WNBA’s midseason hiatus, she represented Team USA at the Paris Olympics, helping secure a gold medal.
Upon returning, she played a key role alongside Breanna Stewart in leading the New York Liberty to their first-ever WNBA championship, defeating the Minnesota Lynx in the Finals.
More recently, Ionescu appeared at the 2025 Met Gala in New York with several of her Liberty teammates and was honored at her alma mater, the University of Oregon, where the Liberty played their final preseason game.
Now, she’s ready to open the new season as the Liberty aim to defend their title—starting with a headline matchup against former MVP A’ja Wilson and the Aces.
Continue reading...
