WNBA awards Portland expansion franchise that will begin play in 2026

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2 thoughts on “WNBA awards Portland expansion franchise that will begin play in 2026

  1. This is great news for women’s sports. These expansion teams will create 36 additional roster spots, which are needed to provide talented players the opportunity to live out their dreams in the North America. Also, many of the additional jobs in professional sports management will be filled by women.

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