The New York Liberty is heading into the 2025 WNBA season with a loaded lineup. The team is led by stars Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, and Jonquel Jones and boosted by veterans like Natasha Cloud, Ivana Dojkic, and Isabelle Harrison. With a full 17-player roster, the Liberty is stacked with proven All-Stars and rising talent.
With players returning from injury and help from international standouts, head coach Sandy Brondello has one of the deepest teams in the league. After thumb surgery in late 2024, Ionescu is back and ready to lead the Liberty again.
Meet the Team: New York Liberty’s 2025 Roster Breakdown
The Liberty’s 2025 roster features a great mix of stars and role players. All-Star guard Sabrina Ionescu returns for her fifth season. Last year, she averaged 18.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game.
Joining her are big names Breanna Stewart (20.4 points, 8.5 rebounds) and Jonquel Jones (14.2 points, 9.0 rebounds), forming a “big three” that can carry the team deep into the season. New York also brought back Marine Johannès and Kennedy Burke, and added veterans Natasha Cloud and Isabelle Harrison to add strength and depth.
This year’s likely starting five: Sabrina Ionescu, Natasha Cloud, Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Nyara Sabally.
Here’s how the roster shakes out:
Guards
- Jaylyn Sherrod
- Marquesha Davis
- Rebekah Gardner
- Sabrina Ionescu
- Natasha Cloud
- Marine Johannès
- Kennedy Burke
- Betnijah Laney-Hamilton (out)
This core mirrors the championship on-court wing spacing that carried New York to its first WNBA title, while the depth chart indicates growing continuity around the starting five.
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, recovering from knee surgery, is listed as out on the depth chart but remains a valued member of the championship culture.
Forwards/Centers
- Breanna Stewart
- Leonie Fiebich
- Isabelle Harrison
- Leaonna Odom
- Annika Soltau
- Esmery Martinez
- Nyara Sabally
- Jonquel Jones
- Nyara Sabally
- Adja Kane (overseas)
The Liberty started training camp at Barclays Center with 15 players in action. Per league rules, they must trim to 11 or 12 players by May 15. Coach Brondello will rely on her veterans while watching the younger players in preseason games, including a rematch against the Las Vegas Aces.
With championship talent and substantial team depth, the Liberty is ready to defend its title in 2025.
Why Is Sabrina Ionescu Important for the New York Liberty?
Sabrina Ionescu is the heart of the New York Liberty. Heading into her fifth WNBA season, she’s one of the biggest reasons the team is chasing another title.
Ionescu was the No. 1 pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft and has been the team’s leader ever since. Last season, she averaged 18.2 points and was one of the league’s best passers. She improves everyone around her with her vision, scoring, and energy.
Coach Sandy Brondello builds her offense around Ionescu. She can run the point, set up plays, or score off the ball. Defenders always have to watch her, and she’s a threat in every play. Her smart defense and effort also help the team on the other end of the court.
General manager Jonathan Kolb built this year’s roster with Ionescu in mind. Adding Natasha Cloud gives the team another playmaker and strong defender in the backcourt. Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones take care of the scoring and rebounding down low, giving Ionescu space to create and shine.
With a strict schedule and big-time playoff goals, the Liberty are counting on Ionescu to lead the way again in 2025.
