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WNBA 2026 bound Portland expansion team gets the ball rolling with major $150 mn investment in alliance with NWSL franchise
The WNBA is continuing its expansion ... in charge of the unnamed franchise have already started making preparations. On Tuesday, ESPN reported on the Portland WNBA team breaking ground on ...
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Expansion Portland franchise breaks ground on training facility
While it remains without a team name, the expansion Portland WNBA franchise broke ground Tuesday on a new training facility just west of the city. Hillsboro will be home to the $150 million ...
2025 WNBA award predictions: Caitlin Clark for MVP, Paige Bueckers a unanimous choice for Rookie of the Year
History tells us that there's a good chance someone else will be the MVP. But who? Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is the ...
Oregonian23d
‘We’re getting closer’: When will Portland’s new WNBA team have a name?
There have been plenty of suggestions to name the new Portland WNBA team, set to play its first season in 2026. But even with the expansion franchise’s roots planted deeper in the community ...
Sports Illustrated17d
How Many WNBA Teams Are There? Running Through the History of League Contraction and Expansion
The league will welcome two more expansion teams in 2026 with the return of Portland (the team name has yet to be determined) and the addition of the Toronto Tempo (the WNBA's first franchise ...
Boston Herald17d
WNBA chief says no bid from Boston re expansion
NEW YORK – WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said Monday ... Pineault is in favor of the league’s current expansion plans ...
Hartford Courant17d
WNBA commissioner says league hasn’t received expansion bid from Boston
NEW YORK – WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said Monday ... Pineault is in favor of the league’s current expansion plans. NBA franchises in Golden State and Portland can help support the ...