The roster features a mix of veteran leadership and rising star power, headlined by franchise cornerstone Arike Ogunbowale and former No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers. Dallas also welcomes the 2026 top overall pick Azzi Fudd, reuniting her with Bueckers after their standout run at UConn<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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\n <\/ul>\n Veteran guards Odyssey Sims and Alysha Clark bring championship experience, while key frontcourt additions Alanna Smith and Jessica Shepard<\/a> bolster a lineup that looks significantly deeper heading into the new season. International talent also highlights the roster, including Li Yueru and Awak Kuier.<\/p>\n If the preseason is any indication, the Wings may be poised for a breakout year.<\/p>\n Dallas delivered a statement win over the defending champion Las Vegas Aces<\/a>, rolling to a 101\u201384 victory in an exhibition in Austin, the first WNBA game ever played in the city. The performance offered an early glimpse of the team\u2019s offensive firepower and chemistry.<\/p>\n The regular season opens with a marquee matchup against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, followed by the home opener on May 12 against Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream at College Park Center in Arlington. That game will mark KFAA\u2019s first exclusive broadcast of the season<\/a>.<\/p>\n Fan interest continues to surge, with the Wings selling out season ticket memberships for the third straight year. The team is also slated to play three games at American Airlines Center after setting attendance records at the venue last season.<\/p>\n
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