Cathy Engelbert: WNBA Expansion News Expected 'In the Coming Months'
Despite the effort falling through last year, Portland continues to be one of the cities vying for an expansion team.
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WNBA-to-Portland Efforts Still Alive, But Obstacles Remain
After a planned expansion team fell through last year, there is interest from two prospective ownership groups in bringing women's professional basketball back to Portland.
WNBA's Plans for Portland Expansion Team Fall Through
Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has deferred Portland's bid over arena renovation concerns.
Where Does Portland Stand With the WNBA After Bay Area Announcement?
The WNBA is bringing its 13th team to San Francisco in 2025. There are strong indications that Portland is next.
How Close is Portland to Securing a WNBA Expansion Team?
At a private roundtable event on Monday, Senator Ron Wyden and a group of Trail Blazers and Thorns executives made their case to commissioner Cathy Engelbert, but there's still work to be done.