Portland Fire

The Portland Fire franchise sits at 54-86 all-time.

• This total combines three prior seasons (2000-2002: 37-59) with the 2026 season record of...

• Five double-digit comebacks marked the Fire's fearless expansion season after 24 years
• Record 19,335-fan opener highlighted Portland's WNBA homecoming
• Sarah Ashlee Barker's buzzer-beater over New York capped key moments

Nyadiew Puoch, the Australian rookie, reflects on her 2026 WNBA season with the Portland Fire and her development as a young player to watch.

Frieda Bühner delivered “Welcome to the W” moments as a 2026 rookie, underscoring the talent that could accelerate Portland’s young-player development next season.

Carla Leite boosted her three-point shooting from 17% to 40% in Portland Fire's inaugural season, with the GM declaring she 'proved everybody wrong'. The guard's relentless drive—she never feels done enough on the court—signals a rising young talent.

The article speculates Jones could fill Portland's rebounding gap with her top-30 league numbers and defensive strength, plus veteran leadership for...

The Portland Fire finished 17-27 and 9th in the standings but resurged to make their presence known all season long.

The WNBA drew a record 3.79 million fans this season, with expansion teams including the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo driving a 20% attendance...

The Portland Fire edged the Seattle Storm 84-82 on the road August 14, 2026, behind 20-point games from Awa Fam and Holly Winterburn. The win lifted their record to 14-20.

Christa Stout joins RAJ Sports as chief strategy officer and interim Thorns president, bringing Portland sports experience to the WNBA and NWSL owner.

Jordan Harrison announced her retirement after one rookie season with the Portland Fire, stating she has "so much peace" in stepping away but offering...

Portland Fire guard Jordan Harrison announced her retirement after one season, saying she feels called to a new chapter. The undrafted rookie posted 5.1 points and 4.2 assists in 16 games before stepping away.

Portland Fire head coach Alex Sarama joined Sue Bird on her Bird's Eye View podcast to break down the team and playoff basketball. This appearance provides direct insight into his tactical approach and the Fire's growth heading into the next season.

• Historic debut: Team tied the 1998 Detroit Shock with 17 wins in year one, powered by franchise records from Carla Leite (points, assists), Emily...

Rookie guard Jordan Harrison's abrupt retirement after a strong debut removes a key piece from Portland's young backcourt, having posted 5.1 points...

From undrafted training-camp longshot to fan favorite, Jordan Harrison averaged 5.1 points and 4.2 assists in 16 games before stepping away after...

Despite missing the playoffs, the Portland Fire turned their inaugural WNBA season into a triumph of fan enthusiasm and standout performances, building a high-profile foundation with worldwide visibility.

Portland Fire rookie Jordan Harrison is stepping away from basketball after her debut season, citing a faith-driven calling to a new chapter.

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Clare Hamill, previously Portland Fire's interim Team President, has been appointed to the role on a permanent basis.

Carla Leite arrived in Portland last May as a relatively unknown bench player averaging seven points per game with Golden State. She finished the...