Wings waive center in intriguing roster move before free agency
The Wings acquired Soares in a draft night trade with the Washington Mystics in 2023. She had initially been selected fourth overall by Washington before Dallas made the move to acquire her.
The 24-year-old did not play in 2023 due to an injury. She ended up making her WNBA debut in the 2024 season with the Wings. Soares averaged 1.1 points and 2.1 rebounds per outing across 22 games played, as she drew three starts along the way.
Soares will likely receive another opportunity in the WNBA. At only 24 years old, she could still play an important role for a team. The Wings, however, are moving in a different direction.
The Wings are looking to take a step in the right direction following a disappointing 2024 campaign. Dallas reached the postseason in 2023, but they finished with the second worst record in the league in 2024. The Wings ultimately made the decision to move on from head coach Latricia Trammell before recently hiring Chris Koclanes as the team's next head coach.
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