U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden today welcomed the announcement that Portland has secured an expansion franchise in the WNBA with the following statement:
“Today puts basketball fans in Portland and all across Oregon solidly in the ‘W” column,” Wyden said. “Our city and entire state have consistently set the gold standard for supporting women’s sports, and I’m thrilled the Bhathal family is expanding its commitment to women’s sports locally by bringing Portland a much-deserved WNBA franchise.
“I know from hosting Commissioner Engelbert for a roundtable at The Sports Bra in February 2023 with women athletes, women’s sports executives and coaches that enthusiasm for women’s basketball is off the charts,” Wyden said. “And I can’t wait for this new team to tip off in 2026.”
