Why was Portland Fire chosen as the name for the new WNBA team? After much speculation over what the team's new name would be, RAJ Sports opted to revive the name of Portland's original WNBA team.

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Thorns are set to launch "Thorns for All," a new community-focused platform, on July 23 during Epicenter Week.

“Thorns for All” expands the Thorns community-driven philosophy — embedding purpose across every part of the club and reinforcing Portland’s role as the epicenter of women’s sports.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's WNBA team stepped back in time for its new name, reintroducing the Portland Fire. The expansion franchise, which begins play next next season along with the Toronto… ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon’s WNBA team stepped back in time for its new name, reintroducing the Portland Fire. The expansion franchise, which begins play next next season along with the Toronto ...

Oregon’s WNBA team stepped back in time for its new name, reintroducing the Portland Fire. The expansion franchise, which begins play next next season along with the Toronto Tempo, announced its ...

Oregon’s WNBA team stepped back in time for its new name, reintroducing the Portland Fire. The expansion franchise, which begins play next next season alongside the Toronto Tempo, announced its ...

Portland was awarded a new WNBA team last September. The team is run by Raj Sports, led by Lisa Bhathal Merage and Alex Bhathal, who also own the Portland Thorns of the National Women's Soccer League.

By ANNE M. PETERSON PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s WNBA team stepped back in time for its new name, reintroducing the Portland Fire. The expansion franchise, which begins play next next… ...