[Pelton] WNBA expands to Portland, with team to begin play in 2026
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WNBA adds 15th franchise with return to Portland
https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/41311563/wnba-expands-portland-team-begin-play-2026
Portland's new WNBA team will be owned by RAJ Sports, led by controlling owner Lisa Bhathal Merage and her brother, Alex Bhathal -- who also are the majority owners of the NWSL's Portland Thorns. The team will play at the Moda Center.