Bauer-Bilodeau, who has played in the WNBA for four seasons and played previously in the ABL, chose to retire due to long-term pain in her right knee. After many years of play, Bauer-Bilodeau suffers from osteo arthritis and will no longer play in the WNBA. Known for her physical style of play, Bauer-Bilodeau took on a key role for the Monarchs in 2002 when her minutes increased substantially, to help replace injured Monarchs forward, Yolanda Griffith. While Bauer-Bilodeau has chosen to end her basketball career, she is a registered nurse and will now focus solely on nursing as her profession.

A 5-7 guard originally from Budapest, Hungary, Andrea Nagy has also been in the WNBA for four seasons and played previously in the ABL. During the 2002 Monarchs season, Nagy orchestrated the Monarchs offense for eight games while starting point guard Ticha Penicheiro was out with a shoulder injury. Ranked third in the WNBA in assists per 40 minutes in 2002 (7.1). She dished out a season-high 11 assists at Cleveland on June 27.

“It is a very difficult day to lose two quality athletes like Cass and Andrea,” said Monarchs General Manager Jerry Reynolds. “We really appreciate the contributions they made to the Monarchs last season, but with only 11 spots available on the roster, we had to make this decision. We wish both of them the best and know they will go on to do good things.”