Portland to get WNBA team that will start play in 2026, sparking fan ...
The WNBA announced that Portland will welcome the league's 15th team that will start play in the Rose City starting in 2026.
cbsaustin.comDirect answer: Portland is set to welcome a new WNBA expansion team that will begin play in 2026.
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The WNBA announced that Portland will welcome the league's 15th team that will start play in the Rose City starting in 2026.
cbsaustin.comWe'll hear more about the as-yet-unnamed team, which will start playing in the 2026 season.
www.opb.org"Not only does the city support women's sports, but basketball is also in Portland's blood," WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said Wednesday.
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