Portland’s WNBA expansion team, the Portland Fire, has announced its return, reclaiming the name used from 2000-2002, with plans to begin play in 2026. The team celebrated a successful fan launch at the Moda Center, amassing over 11,000 season ticket deposits, while still needing to hire a general manager and coach before debuting alongside the Toronto Tempo.
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