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WNBA Expands to 15 Teams with New Franchise in Portland, Oregon Set to Join the League in 2026

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By Gift Badewo

Big news in the world of women’s basketball! The WNBA is expanding, and Portland, Oregon, is set to welcome a brand-new team.

This exciting development reflects the sport’s growing popularity, fueled by standout stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.

A Boom in Women’s Basketball

Women’s basketball has been riding a wave of enthusiasm lately.

Thanks to electrifying performances by players such as Clark and Reese, attendance and interest have surged.

This uptick in popularity has certainly caught the eye of the WNBA.

Portland’s New Team: What We Know So Far

On Wednesday, the WNBA revealed that Portland will be home to the league’s 15th franchise.

While the team’s name is still under wraps, fans can look forward to catching games starting in 2026.

Recent League Expansions

This move follows recent expansions in the league, which added the Golden State Valkyries and a Toronto-based team to the roster, bringing the total number of franchises to 14.

With Portland’s addition, the league is clearly on a growth spurt.

Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling development!

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About Gift Badewo

A performance driven and goal oriented young lady with excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills. She is experienced in creative writing, editing, proofreading, and administration. Gift is also skilled in Customer Service and Relationship Management, Project Management, Human Resource Management, Team work, and Leadership with a Master's degree in Communication and Language Arts (Applied Communication).