The Portland Fire marked a milestone in their inaugural WNBA expansion season with a home game against the Connecticut Sun at the Moda Center on May 27, 2026. Forward Frieda Buhner hit a three-point basket in the second half, prompting celebrations from teammates Karlie Samuelson, Holly Winterburn, and Carla Leite.
The franchise has focused on community engagement as it reintroduces professional women's basketball to Portland. The expansion season aims to rebuild a fan base and establish a new identity in the league.
