The Liberty announced the release of second-year guard Jaylyn Sherrod on Friday.
Sherrod’s release came shortly before the Liberty signed marquee free agent center Emma Meesseman, who obtained her visa via her native Belgium.
Meesseman is in Connecticut with the Liberty on Friday ahead of their game against the Sun, according to The Post’s Madeline Kenney.
Liberty general manager Jonathan Kolb praised Sherrod — who was signed by New York as an undrafted free agent out of Colorado one year ago and was a part of last season’s championship team — for her rise and relentlessness.
“Jaylyn Sherrod is a champion in every sense of the word,” Kolb said in a statement after her release. “She embodies the passion, grit, and relentlessness that define the city of New York. Her rise from undrafted free agent to WNBA champion is one of the most remarkable stories I’ve had the good fortune to witness, a testament to perseverance, and a powerful reminder to always push the boundaries and to never give up.
“Jaylyn, you’ve left New York better than you found it, and your mark here is everlasting. Once a Liberty, always a Liberty. Go be great, Champ!”
The Liberty (17-9) aim to end a three-game losing streak when they face the league’s worst team in the Sun (4-21).
