Portland Fire marked a milestone in their inaugural WNBA expansion season with a game against the Connecticut Sun at the Moda Center on May 27, 2026. Players Karlie Samuelson, Holly Winterburn, Carla Leite and Frieda Buhner reacted after Buhner hit a three‑point basket in the second half. The franchise's return to the league has been framed as a community‑driven rebirth, according to a Forbes report by John Cassillo.
Portland Fire Celebrate Community Rebirth in WNBA Expansion Season
