Liberty F.M.

Fresh off winning the Commissioner's Cup and following it up with an impressive victory over the Minnesota Lynx, the New York Liberty suddenly look like a team rediscovering its championship identity. But was it simply two good wins—or the true turning point of their season? François discusses: - Why the Commissioner's Cup could change the Liberty's season - Sabrina Ionescu finding her rhythm agai...

Coming off consecutive losses on their West Coast road trip, the New York Liberty head into the Commissioner's Cup Final searching for answers after a frustrating 76-67 defeat to the Golden State Valkyries. François discusses: - How Golden State's defense completely disrupted the Liberty's offensive rhythm - The pivotal 11-0 run before halftime that changed the game - Why New York's offense fell i...

After an eight-game winning streak and a trip to the Commissioner's Cup Final, the New York Liberty look like contenders once again—but the bigger questions haven't disappeared. François discusses: - The defensive adjustments that sparked the turnaround - Chris DeMarco's impact on both ends of the floor - Pauline Astier's impressive emergence and Marine Johannes' polarizing role - Why Jonquel Jone...

After a tough game against Portland, Pauline Astier opens up on the WNBA grind, the quick turnaround between games, and how she’s adjusting to the league’s relentless pace 🇫🇷🗽 “It’s a grind… we’re just focused on the next game.”  

After today’s Liberty practice, Marine Johannès opened up about criticism, social media, motivation, and the team’s response after the Portland loss 🇫🇷🗽 “Sometimes it motivates me to prove people wrong.”

After an emotional start to the new era in New York, the early-season reality check has arrived. François discusses: - Turnovers and defensive breakdowns across three games - Why inconsistency, not effort, is the real issue - The early bright spots - Why the ceiling is still real when it clicks - Why it’s too early to panic — but not to ignore patterns It’s early. It’s messy. But the ceiling is st...

Felicia and François are back for Season 4 of Liberty F.M. — and after the heartbreak of how last season ended, a new era has officially begun in New York. We discuss: - How Chris DeMarco’s vision compares to the style Liberty fans have grown used to. - The biggest roster changes and which players could define this season. - Early takeaways from wins over Connecticut and Washington. - Why the Libe...

Felicia and François are back after a grueling road trip for the Liberty — one defined by injuries, tough losses, and the lingering question of whether New York is running out of time. But with stars returning and flashes of dominance resurfacing, there’s still a glimmer of hope as the season winds down. We break down: Whether the Liberty’s injuries are too much to overcome — or if deeper issues a...

Felicia and François are back after a whirlwind stretch for the Liberty — from a surprising slip against the Chicago Sky, to a short-handed loss in Atlanta, to a hard-fought win over Connecticut in Breanna Stewart’s return. The ups and downs made clear: there’s still work to do before the playoffs. We break down: How Chicago exposed some of New York’s biggest weaknesses. Whether injuries are the m...

Felicia and François are back after a tough road trip that saw the Liberty stumble against the Aces and Lynx — but New York bounced back at home with an 85–75 win over Minnesota, showing sharper focus and a different mentality from the jump. We break down: The Liberty’s locked-in start and how mindset set the tone. Smart defensive adjustments to limit Courtney Williams and Kayla McBride. Sabrina I...

Felicia and François are back after a rollercoaster stretch for the Liberty — from snapping a four-game skid with an inspiring three-game winning streak, to a frustrating home loss against the Minnesota Lynx that brought some old issues back to the surface. They break down: Sabrina Ionescu’s MVP-caliber tear — dominating vs. Connecticut with 36 points while showing she’s more than just a shooter,...

Felicia and François are back as the Liberty hit a rough patch, dropping four straight games — with disappointing losses to the Dallas Wings and Connecticut Sun, and a more encouraging fight against the Minnesota Lynx. They break down: Why defensive lapses are the Liberty’s biggest concern right now Leonie Fiebich’s challenging road trip and how it impacts the team Stephanie Talbot’s flashes of im...

Felicia and François are back to recap the final two games of the Liberty’s 8-game homestand — an 89–76 win over the Phoenix Mercury followed by a tough 101–99 loss to the LA Sparks. They dig into: Why the Liberty have struggled to put together a full 40-minute performance The impact of Breanna Stewart and Kennedy Burke’s absence on both ends of the floor Sabrina Ionescu’s dominance against Phoeni...

Felicia and François return to break down a pivotal week for the New York Liberty, featuring back-to-back wins over the Indiana Fever and major roster upgrades. They dig into: Izzy Harrison, Marine Johannès and Leonie Fiebich's impact, again proving their value Sabrina Ionescu & Breanna Stewart's roles with and without Jonquel Jones Jonquel Jones’ seamless return and how her presence shifted t...

Felicia and François dive into the New York Liberty’s rollercoaster week — from a statement win over the Aces on Tuesday to a thrilling 19-point comeback against the Dream on Sunday. They break down the highs and lows, including: Leonie Fiebich’s breakout performances and rising confidence as a two-way threat The bold lineup shift with Breanna Stewart running point and how it sparked the comeback...

Felicia and François react to the New York Liberty’s 79–70 loss to the Seattle Storm—analyzing how a promising start turned into a painful second-half collapse at Barclays Center. Topics include: A look back at the Liberty’s tough 2-week road trip and the toll of missing key players The high-energy first half led by Sabrina Ionescu and Rebekah Gardner’s hustle plays A painful 3rd quarter for the L...

Felicia and François react to the New York Liberty’s 89–81 loss to the Phoenix Mercury—highlighting the costly turnovers, JJ’s early injury, and the defensive breakdowns that defined the game. Topics include: The team’s passing struggles and Phoenix’s perimeter pressure The impact of Jonquel Jones' injury  The Liberty's efforts on the defensive end Breanna Stewart’s offensive fire in the third qua...

Felicia and François break down the New York Liberty’s 86–81 comeback win over the Atlanta Dream. After a rough first half, the Liberty flipped the switch in the third and showed their championship grit. Topics include: Atlanta’s offensive threats and the challenges they created Defensive breakdowns and lack of communication early on Jaylyn Sherrod’s spark off the bench in the third quarter Breann...

Felicia and François react to the New York Liberty’s first loss of the season—a 102–88 stumble against the Indiana Fever and unpack what we went wrong. Topics include: Nyara Sabally’s strong start and offensive versatility Caitlin Clark’s 38-second scoring explosion Indiana’s effective use of the double drag play Defensive breakdowns and overhelping on shooters The impact of missing Jonquel and Le...

Felicia and François break down the New York Liberty’s dominant win over the Chicago Sky — a game that showed how deep, disciplined, and defensively elite this team has become. Now the last undefeated team in the league at 9-0, the Liberty are making a loud early-season statement. Topics include: New York’s defensive identity Stewie’s all-around brilliance Sabrina’s offensive rhythm & defensiv...

Felicia and François break down the New York Liberty’s back-to-back wins against the Washington Mystics and Connecticut Sun — two games that showed just how locked in this team is, on both ends of the floor: Game 1 vs the Mystics Jonquel Jones is back! Sabrina Ionescu’s two-way brilliance A defensive clinic from start to finish  Sandy Brondello’s role in elevating the team Welcome to the W moments...

Felicia and François break down the Liberty’s back-to-back wins over the Golden State Valkyries — two very different games that showcased the team’s versatility and resilience: Game 1 vs the Valkyries Strong start & Sloppy finish Marine Johannès' Fireworks Show Steady Leadership from Breanna Stewart Game 2 vs the Valkyries What the Absence of Jonquel Jones Revealed Sabrina Ionescu's dominance...

Felicia and François dive into the Liberty’s back-to-back wins over Chicago and Indiana, unpacking what they signal about the team’s ceiling and the gaps that remain: - A Tale of Two Games - Natasha Cloud's Leadership - Kennedy Burke Breakout - Jonquel Jones: The most underrated star in the league? FOLLOW LIBERTY F.M. ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/libertyfmpod

Felicia and François discuss the New York Liberty’s season opener of their 2025 WNBA season against the Las Vegas Aces: What happened in the offseason The new Five-Out offense of the Liberty Natasha Cloud's Fit is Perfect The Liberty's versatility and depth Kennedy Burke - The X-Factor Potential rivals: The Lynx, the Aces and the Fever? FOLLOW LIBERTY F.M. ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/li...

Felicia and François discuss the New York Liberty's nail-biting victory over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, securing their first title in franchise history: Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu’s shooting woes put the Liberty’s title hopes at risk Kayla Thornton and Satou Sabally ignited the revolt and sparked the comeback Jonquel Jones dominated the paint and claimed the Finals M...