The WNBA's Portland expansion franchise has had a rocky start to its existence, but as of Tuesday it officially has a name. In a callback to the city's first foray into the league, the expansion team will be known as the Fire. The Fire will begin play in 2026 as the WNBA's 15th franchise.

The WNBA celebrated the return of the Portland Fire with the unveiling of the brand-new team gear at their Tuesday Launch Party. Fans had the chance to buy team merch for the first time, featuring a collection of different colors and the logo.

The WNBA's return to Portland has been years in the making, but there are several more steps that the team will need to take before its debut in 2026.

The President of the United States was in attendance at the FIFA Club World Cup Final on Sunday. Chelsea took on PSG in the Club World Cup Final on Sunday. The game was played at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey. Chelsea topped PSG, 3-0, to win the Club World Cup. President Trump and his wife, First ...

Portland’s new WNBA franchise will finally have a name. On Tuesday, the team is hosting a big launch party at the Moda Center, where they’ll unveil the