Liberty 2009 Pre-Season Schedule Announced

NEW YORK, NY – March 12 – New York Liberty President and General Manager Carol Blazejowski announced today the Liberty’s 2009 pre-season schedule, highlighted by a home-and-road matinee series against the Washington Mystics. New York will host Washington on Thursday, May 21 at 11:00 a.m. at Madison Square Garden. The Liberty will then face off against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun on Friday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m., followed by a game against the Mystics on Thursday, May 28 at 11:30 a.m. at the Verizon Center.

The pre-season matinee match-up at The Garden will mark the fourth annual “School Day” game for the Liberty. The game will offer local schools and community groups the opportunity to bring its students to an affordable and educational outing at “The World’s Most Famous Arena.” More information about School Day game tickets and educational materials can be found by clicking here or by calling 212-465-6080.

The Liberty, led by stars Shameka Christon and Janel McCarville, will open the 2009 WNBA regular season against Connecticut at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, June 7 at 4:00 p.m.

Season tickets and ticket plans are available now by calling 212-465-6073 or by clicking here. Individual game tickets will be available for purchase in the spring.