# Ladies Libertas Livorno season preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ladies-libertas-livorno-season-preparations
> Updated: 2026-08-26T05:46:00.000Z. Sources: 638. Developments: 2.

Ladies Libertas Livorno is preparing for the upcoming Serie A1 women’s basketball season. Coach Andreoli has outlined a roster strategy focused on an “intense, fast and electric” style of play, utilizing a mix of returning players and new signings such as Qadashah Hoppie, Vivien Borondy, Adrianna Smith, and Jodie Cornelie.

To support these athletic preparations, the club announced organizational updates for the 2026/27 season, including the appointment of Manuela Sgromo as Team Manager for the Ladies Libertas Livorno side.

The club has officially launched its 2026/27 season, marking a historic milestone as it makes its debut in Serie A1, the highest tier of Italian women's basketball. During a seasonal gathering at the Club House Livorno Rugby, President Giuseppe Masciari, Sporting Director Carlo Audino, and the technical staff met with the roster. 

The current squad includes Italian players Giorgia Poggio, Giorgia Sammartini, Giulia Natali, Caterina Gilli, Laura Toffali, and Nancy N’Guessan, alongside Hungarian player Vivien Borondy. International players Adrianna Smith, Qadashah Hoppie, and Jodie Cornelie are expected to join shortly. The team is led by head coach Luca Andreoli, supported by assistant coaches Jazmon Gwathmey, Luca Bacci, and Alberto Ramagli. Additionally, four youth players from the club's academy have been integrated into the first team to gain experience at the national championship level.

## Claims

- The Champions League 2026/27 league phase draw is scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2026, in Monaco. (disputed by 28 sources)
- The UEFA Champions League league phase draw for the 2026/27 season was held in Monaco. (disputed by 23 sources)
- Real Madrid is scheduled to play Arsenal. (disputed by 18 sources)
- The Champions League features 36 participating teams in a league format. (disputed)
- The 2026/27 Champions League features a 36-team league phase where each team plays eight matches against eight different opponents. (corroborated by 26 sources)
- Teams are divided into four pots based on their UEFA coefficient for the draw. (corroborated by 22 sources)
- UEFA is overseeing the Champions League league phase draw in Monaco. (corroborated by 22 sources)
- All 36 teams have qualified for the 2026/27 Champions League competition. (corroborated by 20 sources)
- Paris Saint-Germain is drawn to play against Manchester City and Barcelona. (corroborated by 20 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: UEFA Champions League 2026/27 league phase draw announced

The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase draw features major matchups including PSG vs. Barcelona and Real Madrid vs. Arsenal. The phase runs from September 2026 to January 2027.

635 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ladies-libertas-livorno-begins-historic-serie-a1-season

### 2026-08-01: Ladies Libertas Livorno coach Andreoli details roster plan for Serie A1 season

Coach Andreoli outlined Ladies Libertas Livorno’s roster, noting each player’s motivation and spotlighting foreign signings, while stressing a fast, intense style for the Serie A1 season.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ladies-libertas-livorno-coach-andreoli-details-roster-plan-for-serie-a1-season

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