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CHICAGO, JUN 27 – Cardoso will miss up to three Chicago Sky games as she competes in the 2025 AmeriCup, a qualifier for the FIBA World Cup and Olympics, officials said.
- Earlier this week, Kamilla Cardoso left Chicago to join Brazil for the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup in Santiago, Chile, causing her to miss up to three Sky games.
- Following roster trials in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Cardoso secured her spot for the AmeriCup, which also serves as qualifiers for the FIBA World Cup and Olympics.
- Last week, Cardoso scored a career-high 27 points and led the league with 68.3% field goal percentage over four games, highlighting her importance to the Sky and Brazil's international efforts.
- In response to Cardoso's absence, the Sky named veteran Michaela Onyenwere as starter, aiming for their second consecutive win with a 4-10 record.
- In the league, AmeriCup doubles as World Cup and Olympic qualifiers, causing potential future WNBA absences alongside 11 players missing games for international duty.
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