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Coming up with potential names for Portland WNBA team

Readers respond: Coming up with potential names for the Portland WNBA team

Portland erupted in fanfare on Wednesday, with the WNBA announcing that an expansion team is officially coming to the Rose City. The celebration did not come with any announcement on what the new Portland WNBA team will be named,

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WNBA awards Portland expansion team amid popularity surge

The WNBA continues to see historic growth this season, announcing Wednesday that Portland will see the return of a women's basketball team in 2026.

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WNBA officially announces expansion into Portland

The WNBA celebrated adding a 15th franchise in Portland, Oregon during an event headlined by Cathy Engelbert and the team's new ownership.

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Riding wave of unprecedented popularity, WNBA announces 15th team will go to Portland

Portland joins the Bay Area and Toronto as recently announced expansion additions to the WNBA, and the team will start play ...

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WNBA adds 15th franchise with Portland expansion team

The expansion marks the WNBA's return to Portland after more than 20 years and the first time the league has returned to a city it previously left. The city had the Portland Fire from 2000-02.

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The WNBA returns to Portland, billed as a ‘global epicenter’ for women’s sports

The Bhathal family, which also owns the Portland Thorns, pointed to the city's passionate support for women's sports as ...

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WNBA coming back to Portland could be a big win for businesses

Portland last had a WNBA team back in 2002. The Portland Fire folded after three seasons due to low ticket sales. In May 2023 ...

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