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Marine Fauthoux is ready for her moment to be Liberty X-factor: ‘Whatever it costs’

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Kenney, M. (2026, October 7). Marine Fauthoux is ready for her moment to be Liberty X-factor: ‘Whatever it costs’. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/07/sports/marine-fauthoux-is-ready-to-be-liberty-x-factor-whatever-it-costs/

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Marine Fauthoux, a player for an unnamed WNBA team, is actively observing and analyzing gameplay from the bench during a semifinal match against the Atlanta Dream. She communicates with her teammate Pauline Astier to provide feedback and encouragement. When asked about her desire to contribute, Fauthoux stated, “I want to win, whatever it costs.” The Liberty brought her into the game late in the third quarter as they seek to boost their struggling offense.

Written by AI on 2026-10-07, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Marine Fauthoux, a player for the New York Liberty, is prepared to contribute to her team's performance during Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals against the Atlanta Dream on Sunday. From the bench, she offers support and strategic insights to teammate Pauline Astier. Despite not having played much earlier in the game, Fauthoux was called into action late in the third quarter when the Liberty's offense required an injection of energy. She expressed her commitment to winning "whatever it costs," reflecting the team’s need for a significant offensive boost as they compete against the Dream in Atlanta.

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Madeline Kenney

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ATLANTA — Marine Fauthoux is breaking down the game in real time as she watches from the Liberty’s bench. asserted

she → break → bench

She’ll go over to countrywoman Pauline Astier to offer words of encouragement and feedback on what she’s seeing from her vantage point. asserted

she → go → point

She eagerly waits for her name to be called. asserted

name → wait → ?

We've got you covered on the Liberty beat Text with Madeline Kenney as she follows the Liberty — she’s sharing behind-the-scenes info and insights with Sports+ subscribers. asserted

she → get → subscribers

it → sign → whatever

With the Liberty’s offense needing a serious spark, the Liberty tapped Fauthoux late in the third quarter of Sunday’s Game 1 of the semifinals against the Atlanta Dream. asserted

Liberty → need → Dream

Marine Fauthoux is ready for her moment to be Liberty X-factor: ‘Whatever it costs’

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