Liberty fire Brondello as Kolb reshapes coaching future

The New York Liberty have made a seismic leadership change, with general manager Jonathan Kolb ousting head coach Sandy Brondello, creating a vacancy at a pivotal position.

Brondello, who guided New York to its first professional basketball title in 51 years and the franchise’s first ever, departs after four seasons that included a franchise-record winning percentage of .669. Her tenure culminated in the team’s most historic run since the Liberty joined the league, marking a high point in a long arc of growth for the franchise.

The decision leaves the Liberty in a transition phase as the organization seeks a long-term voice on the bench. Kolb has not publicly outlined a timetable for naming a replacement, but people familiar with the situation said the search will be thorough and seek candidates capable of sustaining the level of success Brondello established.

Observers note that the move closes a chapter in which Brondello became the franchise’s winningest coach and set a standard for on-court performance. Kolb now faces the challenge of navigating the next steps for a team that has reached a high watermark in recent seasons and must identify a leader who can maintain momentum in a league that continues to evolve.

The move was reported by the New York Post on Sept. 23, 2025, and comes as the Liberty prepare to enter a new phase. While Brondello’s dismissal ends a successful era, the organization has signaled it remains committed to building a competitive roster under new leadership. The terms and timeline of the transition were not disclosed, and league observers will be watching closely how quickly the Liberty move to fill the vacancy and how the coaching search shapes the franchise’s future.