New Hillsboro Hops Ballpark Reaches Substantial Completion Mark

December 23, 2025 - Hillsboro, Ore. - The Hillsboro Hops announced on Wednesday that the new Hops Ballpark has reached its substantial completion mark. In March of 2023 the Hops announced plans to build a new Ballpark that will meet all MLB standards. The team led by Mortenson Construction broke ground in August of 2024 and reached the substantial completion mark in December of 2025. The Ballpark will be open and fully operational for Hops' Opening Day on April 7th, 2026. The new Ballpark is a $150 million, year... Full Story

Timbers Sign Defender Eric Miller to New Contract

December 23, 2025 - PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers have signed free agent defender Eric Miller to a one-year deal through the 2026 season, the club announced today. "Eric has continued to have an important presence and role since arriving in Portland," said Timbers General Manager Ned Grabavoy. "He leads by example with his professionalism every single day, and we are excited to have him back with us for the 2026 MLS Season." Miller, 32, returns to Portland ahead of the 2026 campaign after registering ... Full Story

How Portland Winterhawks Became a Pillar Franchise over 50 Years of 'Hawkey' C

December 23, 2025 - No one can question the Portland Winterhawks' success. But what has been the key to the club becoming a pillar franchise in the WHL and having so many talented players come through their doors on the way to NHL stardom? In 1976, the World Hockey Association was making major waves. Bobby Hull and Gordie Howe were among the fledgling pro league's top scorers, and fans were showing up in numbers large enough to draw a sweat from executives in both the NHL and the junior ranks. That opened ... Full Story

Timbers Sign Free Agent Defender Brandon Bye

December 22, 2025 - PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers have signed free agent defender Brandon Bye, the club announced today. Bye is set to join the Timbers through December 2027 with an option through June 2028. "We are pleased with the addition of Brandon, and we look forward to welcoming him to the Portland Timbers," said Timbers General Manager Ned Grabavoy. " Brandon provides us with an experienced option across our backline as we look to strengthen our defensive group ahead of next season. His ability a... Full Story

• Timbers Sign Free Agent Defender Brandon Bye - Portland Timbers (MLS) December 22
• Sylvia Fowles Joins the Portland Fire as Assistant Coach - Portland Fire (WNBA) December 22
• Timbers Select Three Players in MLS SuperDraft 2026 - Portland Timbers (MLS) December 18
• Portland Fire Announce Partnership with Dave's Killer Bread - Portland Fire (WNBA) December 18
• Tommy's Flocking Eve Presented by Toyota - Portland Winterhawks (WHL) December 17
• Timbers Shedule Set for 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational - Portland Timbers (MLS) December 17
• Winterhawks Drop Road Contest to Chiefs - Portland Winterhawks (WHL) December 17
• Game Day Hub: December 16 at Spokane - Portland Winterhawks (WHL) December 16
• Remix Usurp the Kings in 116-110 Matinee Win - Rip City Remix (G League) December 15
• Rip City Remix to Host First Ever School Day Game on December 15 - Rip City Remix (G League) December 15
• Turf Installation Complete at New Hillsboro Hops Ballpark - Hillsboro Hops (NWL) December 15
• Duguay Delivers Teddy Bear Toss Goal as Hawks Shoutout Vees 4-0 - Portland Winterhawks (WHL) December 15
• Game Day Hub: December 14 vs Penticton - Portland Winterhawks (WHL) December 14
• McLaughlin Scores Hawks' Lone Goal in Loss to Vees - Portland Winterhawks (WHL) December 13
• Game Day Hub: December 13 vs Penticton - Portland Winterhawks (WHL) December 13
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Other cities near Portland, Oregon with alternative or minor league teams:

December 22	G League	Windy City 119 at Rip City 121 (Orlando)	Final
December 20	G League	Rip City 122 at Cleveland 127 (Orlando)	Final
December 16	G League	Stockton 129 at Rip City 100	Final
December 16	WHL	Portland 2 at Spokane 9	Final
December 15	G League	Stockton 110 at Rip City 116	Final
December 14	WHL	Penticton 0 at Portland 4	Final
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• Winterhawks Player of the Week: Tyson Yaremko - WHL Portland Oregonian (December 23)
• Portland Timbers sign veteran MLS defender - MLS KPTV (December 22)
• Hall of Famer joins Portland Fire as assistant coach - WNBA KGW (December 22)
• The Portland Fire’s newest assistant coach is a WNBA legend, a champion and... an aspiring mortician? - WNBA Portland Oregonian (December 22)
• Portland Fire adds Hall of Famer Sylvia Fowles as assistant head coach - WNBA KPTV (December 22)
• Thorns 2025 Season Special: Moments with Morgan - NWSL KPTV (December 20)
• The Portland Fire just landed a legendary WNBA champion for their coaching staff - WNBA Portland Oregonian (December 18)
• Sophia Wilson returning to Portland Thorns for 2026 season - NWSL Vancouver Columbian (December 17)
• Portland Thorns star Sophia Wilson to return for 2026 season after maternity leave - NWSL KPTV (December 17)
• Sophia Wilson exercises NWSL record $1M player option with Thorns - NWSL ESPN (December 17)
• Portland Thorns, star forward agree to her return for 2026 season - NWSL Portland Oregonian (December 17)
• Portland Thorns announce Sophia Wilson will return for 2026 season following maternity leave: 'I’m excited to get back' - NWSL KGW (December 17)
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