It's tough timing as Cardoso is coming off a career performance against the Sparks. But the Sky aren't alone: she’s one of many WNBA players temporarily departing for international duty.

WNBA Fans Loving Kamilla Cardoso Moment After Chicago Sky Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky advanced to 4-10 during the 2025 WNBA season after a 97 to 86 win against the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday. Second-year center Kamilla Cardoso led the way for Chicago with a career-high 27 points, seven rebounds and three assists.

Kamilla Cardoso brought her A-Game before her leave of absence from the WNBA during Tuesday night's Chicago Sky-Los Angeles Sparks game. Cardoso will be competing for Team Brazil at the AmeriCup Tournament starting on June 28.