俄勒冈州波特兰州WNBA获奖 其第15个特许经营权 12 500万美元,定于2026年开始 
WNBA awards Portland, Oregon its 15th franchise for $125 million, set to begin play in 2026.
WNBA将扩大到俄勒冈州波特兰, 授予该市第15个特许经营权, The WNBA will expand to Portland, Oregon, awarding the city its 15th franchise, set to begin play in the 2026 season. 该队由RAJ体育公司拥有,价值1.25亿美元,它将与NBA的特雷尔·布拉泽公司分享Moda中心。 The team, owned by RAJ Sports for $125 million, will share the Moda Center with the NBA's Trail Blazers. 这标志着该联盟最近加入金州和多伦多的第三个扩大队。 This marks the league's third expansion team in recent efforts, joining Golden State and Toronto. WNBA专员Cathy Engelbert的目标是到2028年将球队增加到16个,反映体育的发展和波特兰对妇女运动的支持。 WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert aims to increase the league to 16 teams by 2028, reflecting the sport’s growth and Portland's support for women's athletics.
