Interim President Claire Hamill previews what's next for the newest WNBA team, scheduled to begin play in May 2026.

Portland's WNBA expansion team on Tuesday unveiled its new branding and name — the Portland Fire — a rekindling of the city's previous WNBA team that played from 2000 to 2002.

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Portland Fire, whose name and logo were revealed July 15, is a nod back to the Rose City's former WNBA team, which played between 2000 and 2002. The team is set to return as the league's 15th ...

(Left to right) Head of RAJ Sports Lisa Bhathal Merage, President of Business Operations Clare Hamill, former WNBA players Olympia Scott and Michelle Snow, and Executive Vice President of Strategic ...

Don’t name your new WNBA team Portland Fire if you aren’t prepared to have your welcome party during a heat wave. It might not be a universal lesson, but it was an important one learned ...

The WNBA is officially returning to Portland, reviving the Portland Fire name after the original franchise played in the league from 2000 to 2002. According to KATU, the announcement was made live ...

The Fire already have sold more than 11,000 season tickets, surpassing the WNBA’s previous best. The team will play at the Moda Center, where the original Fire averaged some 8,000 fans a game.

RAJ Sports and Nike are hosting a unique series of events aimed to propel women’s sports to the next level.On Friday, they ...

Demi Lawrence Showing slide 1 of 6 By Demi Lawrence – Staff Reporter, Portland Business Journal Jul 16, 2025 Preview this article 1 min ...

The Portland Fire logo is seen during a launching event for the name of Portland's WNBA basketball franchise outside the Moda Center on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Portland, Ore.