Vancouver games show Tempo’s Canada-wide reach

Teresa Resch, Toronto Tempo's president, is eager to return to Vancouver with the full team for upcoming games. A year ago, Resch stood at centre court before the WNBA game against the Seattle Storm and the Atlanta Dream, witnessing a sold-out crowd of 15,892 and sparking excitement for Toronto's expansion team. Now, the Tempo will host the Portland Fire on Friday and the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday at Rogers Arena, with a fan festival on Saturday featuring a 3×3 tournament and player appearances.

Resch emphasizes that Toronto's inaugural season has been a success, as every home game at Coca-Cola Coliseum has sold out. The team also drew a record 20,996 attendees at Montreal's Bell Centre, showcasing the national passion for the Toronto Tempo. Resch, who previously worked for the Toronto Raptors, aims to make the Tempo a Canada-wide basketball team, learning from the Raptors' experience and planning to play games across all parts of the country.

For the players, visiting different Canadian cities is a new experience, with many witnessing Canada for the first time this season. Resch believes that hosting games across Canada will put the country on the map for women's elite-level basketball, a goal she has pursued since starting the Tempo with the WNBA.