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Atlanta Gets Newest WNBA Franchise

The WNBA will add a franchise in Atlanta, making it a 14-team league for the 2008 season.


The WNBA will add a franchise in Atlanta, making it a 14-team league for the 2008 season. The Atlanta franchise will be the sixth in the league to be independently owned and operated.

WNBA president Donna Orender announced in New York on Wednesday that Ron Terwilliger, a real estate company CEO, will own the newest unnamed franchise.

"As a great sports town and a region that enthusiastically supports women's athletics, Atlanta is a terrific destination for the WNBA," Orender said, according to SportsNetwork.com. "This is a family-oriented community with tremendous civic pride. I am confident that, as a world-class sports league providing great family entertainment, the WNBA will be embraced here for years to come. I commend Ron Terwilliger for his efforts in bringing the WNBA to Atlanta and know the league will benefit from his superior leadership skills, business acumen, and commitment to the community."

Terwilliger said at the press conference that the team will support an effort to encourage girls and women to participate in sports. He also said he hopes that Atlantans will embrace the team.

The club will choose a name, logo, colors, and head coach before the season begins in the spring. According to WNBA.com, Atlanta will have the fourth pick in the upcoming draft in April, following the NCAA women's basketball Final Four tournament. (The Advocate)

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