Chicago has had many of its firsts with Allie Quigley. Remember when they were Sky-high with their first Championship title in 2021? She scored a team-high 26 points in Game 4 against Phoenix, including five three-pointers. It was Quigley who brought them out of a seven‑point deficit in the fourth quarter and led Chicago straight to the title. She also set a new scoring benchmark for the franchise by becoming the first player to surpass 3000 career points.Well, that milestone stood tall for years, until it was finally broken by none other than her wife, Courtney Vandersloot. The list of franchise firsts tied to Quigley doesn’t end there. But perhaps the most meaningful of them all is arriving now, at a bittersweet crossroads, when she is officially stepping away from the game. After taking a break and skipping the seasons (2023-25), Allie Quigley has dropped her official retirement announcement. And the franchise is ensuring that she receives a much-deserved, lasting honor.Right before their July 9 matchup against Paige Bueckers’ Dallas in the Wintrust Arena, Chicago is all set to retire legend Allie Quigley’s No. 14 jersey. On that day, she will become the first Sky player to receive that honor. What an exit after 14 long seasons filled with memorable moments. It’s all coming to an end as she steps away from the hardwood, into another phase of her life, embracing motherhood. The Chicago Sky will honor Allie Quigley by retiring her No. 14 jersey before their game against Dallas on July 9. Her jersey will be the first ever retired by the team.— Khristina Williams (@Khristina) June 11, 2025“Well I heard someone say recently that I pulled an Irish goodbye on the W. That made me laugh,” the star guard expressed via the Players’ Tribune. She really did though. Irish Goodbye is a phrase used to refer to leaving a social gathering without officially saying goodbye to anyone. And that basically defines her 3-year-long break, eventually leading to a retirement, no big media announcement, just a humble exit.She also added, “By 2021, I knew I was close to retirement. Then, of all years, that year we finally won the championship — and I thought for a second, Wow. What a way to go out.” That’s what counts as a grand exit after all.However, even then, she wasn’t ready to let go fully. Quigley returned in 2022, not for a farewell tour, but to quietly soak in every arena, every game, knowing it might be her last. She later shared, “But also, now that Jana is here……. I feel ready to finally and officially say goodbye to my basketball career.” Her newborn gave her all the strength that she needed to embrace this next chapter, with peace in her heart and no looking back. Now, as her wife, Courtney Vandersloot, continues to lead on the court, Allie Quigley will be a full-time mom and a forever legend, with her Sky jersey becoming the first to soar into those rafters.Will Courtney Vandersloot be stepping out soon too?Courtney Vandersloot’s return to the Chicago Sky this season came with big expectations. She brought veteran experience, and the kind of playmaking that could help young talents like Angel Reese shine. Early on, she lived up to that role. She put up 10.6 points and 5.3 assists per game, that made her one of just three Sky players averaging double-digit scoring. But everything changed when she tore her ACL during a tough 79–52 loss to the Indiana Fever.At 36, Vandersloot was the heartbeat of a squad leaning on her leadership as they worked super hard to redefine themselves. Losing her leaves a huge hole, both in strategy and team morale. Now, the big question is what comes next? An ACL tear is tough at any age, but at 36, the road back from here is especially daunting. She’s currently the third-oldest player in the WNBA, behind only Alysha Clark and DeWanna Bonner. The league’s history isn’t encouraging either for players in their mid-30s bouncing back from major injuries.Stars like Rebecca Lobo and Shanna Zolman retired in their 20s after multiple ACL setbacks. Moreover, Vandersloot’s legacy is already secure. Two WNBA titles, five All-Star nods, and a reputation as one of the best point guards ever. To add to that security, she and her wife, Allie Quigley, just welcomed their first child. And with Quigley now retired and focused on motherhood, Vandersloot might see this as a natural stopping point. This injury could do more than end her season.The post Chicago Sky Makes Historic Announcement as WNBA Legend Awaits Special Day at Paige Bueckers & Co.’s Clash appeared first on EssentiallySports.