Coverage dated September 17, 2024
WNBA awards Portland an expansion franchise that will begin play in 2026
Headline from The Columbian
The WNBA is headed back to Portland, with Oregon
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Reports & sources
9 articles, oldest first.
The Daily Caller
WNBA Awards Portland With Expansion Team Amid ‘The Caitlin Clark Effect,’ Play To Begin In 2026 ↗ (opens The Daily Caller)Published
The Daily Caller's feed description
The WNBA made the announcement Wednesday that Portland will be receiving an expansion team as the 15th franchise in the league.
The Columbian
WNBA awards Portland an expansion franchise that will begin play in 2026 ↗ (opens The Columbian)Published
The Columbian's feed description
The WNBA is headed back to Portland, with Oregon
NBC 6 South Florida
WNBA to add expansion team in Portland, bringing league to 15 franchises ↗ (opens NBC 6 South Florida)Published
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
The WNBA is adding another team in Portland in 2026, joining other expansion franchises in San Francisco and Toronto.
Forbes
WNBA Returns To Portland For 15th Franchise, Will Debut In 2026 ↗ (opens Forbes)Published
Forbes's feed description
The WNBA is headed back to Portland, Oregon. The newly announced team is the league
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