Portland’s fire is back.
Portland’s WNBA expansion team, which will be Start the game in 2026On Tuesday, announced that it is reading the name that was held by the city’s WNBA team from 2000-02.
Portland’s interim president Claire Hamil said in a statement, “As a city that has made women a long -time champion, Portland is ready to recover its place in WNBA and rule its connections for the game on the world stage.” “We are thrilled to fulfill the journey of professional women to bring back the basketball back to the city, respecting the legacy of the original franchise to carry forward a new, bold path.”
The team takes inspiration from 12 bridges of Wordmark that connect the city from east to west. A logo, a red P, is the silhouette of the mount hood – the highest point in Oregon. The second logo is a rose on fire, Portland’s prestigious flowers and an indication for the team’s name.
Flame Visuals Models continues through the winding roof, the team’s area inspired by the team’s area.
The fire will join the league in the next season, as well as Extension toronto tempoBut there is still no coach or general manager. Team president His son left the organization Last month after less than three months on the job.
Nevertheless, there is enthusiasm around the return of a WNBA team in Portland, the organization announced that it had crossed the 10,000 season-ticket deposits.
Portland was awarded the 15th expansion team of the League last year, led by Raj Sports Alex Bhathal and Lisa Bhalle Meraz.
“Portland has long been at the forefront of women’s game, and with about 11,000 season ticket deposits to date, this community has made it clear that they are ready to embrace the return of women’s professional basketball,” myz said in a statement. “We are proud to rule the Portland fire and can’t wait to welcome fans for new and longer at the Moda Center in 2026.”
In addition to Tempo, WNBA will add three more expansion teams to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia in 2028, 2029 and 3030.
