Winterhawks Announce 2026-27 Promotions and Theme Nights

July 6, 2026 - The biggest nights of the Portland Winterhawks' season are right around the corner! We're proud to announce our promotions and theme nights calendar for the 2026-27 campaign. From fan favorites to exciting new additions, there is something for everyone at the Glass Palace this season. Take a look! DATE THEME NIGHT/PROMOTION START OPPONENT Saturday, September 26 Opening Night (pres. by Chick-fil-A) 6:00 pm PDT Kamloops Friday, October 2 Grunge 7:00 pm PDT Spokane Saturday, October ... Full Story

Record-Breaking Fourth of July Weekend Welcomes More Than 13,000 Fans to Hops Ballpark

July 6, 2026 - Hillsboro, Ore. - The Hillsboro Hops celebrated a memorable Fourth of July weekend at the new Hops Ballpark, welcoming record-breaking crowds as thousands of fans packed the stadium for three days of baseball and All-American Weekend festivities. A total of 13,320 fans attended the Hops' All-American Weekend from July 3-5, making it the largest three-day attendance stretch in franchise history. The centerpiece of the weekend came on Independence Day when a franchise-record 5,740 fans filled t... Full Story

Timbers2 Earn Shutout Win on the Road at Rival Tacoma Defiance

July 6, 2026 - TUKWILA, Wash. - Portland Timbers2 (9-4-4, 32pts) visited Cascadia rivals Tacoma Defiance (5-8-4, 21pts) on Sunday night earning a 2-0 road shutout thanks to a 62nd minute effort by Eric Izoita and a 70th minute penalty converted by Daniel Cervantes. The win helps T2 retain a third place position in the Western Conference standings. Top Contributors Two of T2's top goal contributors both made impacts tonight in the away clash against Cascadia rivals, Tacoma Defiance. Eric Izoita is now tie... Full Story

Carley Hoover Tosses a CG with Plenty of Run Support from a Surging Portland Offense

July 6, 2026 - What a difference a day makes. After being run-ruled by Oklahoma City and losing three in a row, the Portland Cascade set a new tone on both side of the ball with a 8-4 victory over the Spark. Carley Hoover earned the win in the cirlce, throwing a complete game while Kendra Falby went two-for-three in the outing. "We got to play loose, and that's something that I think we did well tonight," Head Coach Tairia Flowers said. Korbe Otis started the charge, leading off not only the lineup bu... Full Story

• Carley Hoover Tosses a CG with Plenty of Run Support from a Surging Portland Offense - Portland Cascade (AUSL) July 6
• Portland Thorns Dominate in 4-0 Win against Racing Louisville FC - Portland Thorns FC (NWSL) July 5
• One Run Is Enough for Spokane in Fourth of July Pitchers' Duel - Hillsboro Hops (NWL) July 5
• Early Deficit Sends Hops to Fifth-Straight Loss Before Record Crowd - Hillsboro Hops (NWL) July 3
• Ninth Inning Back-To-Back Homers Sink Hops in 5-4 Loss to Spokane - Hillsboro Hops (NWL) July 3
• Late Spokane Rally Hands Hops 5-3 Loss - Hillsboro Hops (NWL) July 2
• Portland Timbers to Host Soccer Celebration at Providence Park for USA Round of 16 Match on July 6 - Portland Timbers (MLS) July 1
• New Remix Experience Starts Now - Rip City Remix (G League) July 1
• Hops Spoil Brilliant Outing by David Hagaman, Fall 2-0 to Spokane - Hillsboro Hops (NWL) July 1
• Portland Thorns Announce Midseason Roster Update - Portland Thorns FC (NWSL) June 30
• Winterhawks Acquire Two Conditional WHL Prospect Draft Picks - Portland Winterhawks (WHL) June 30
• Defender Sam Hiatt Signs Portland Thorns Contract Extension - Portland Thorns FC (NWSL) June 30
• Winterhawks Announce 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule - Portland Winterhawks (WHL) June 30
• Winterhawks Add Max Melicherik in 2026 CHL Import Draft - Portland Winterhawks (WHL) June 30
• Six 2025-26 Winterhawks and One Alumnus Invited to NHL Development Camps - Portland Winterhawks (WHL) June 29
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Portland Winterhawks Off-Ice Official Bob Schroeder recognized with WHL Distinguished Service Award

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• Hillsboro Hops (NWL)
• Portland Cascade (AUSL)
• Portland Fire (WNBA)
• Portland Thorns FC (NWSL)
• Portland Timbers (MLS)
• Portland Timbers 2 (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
• Rip City Remix (G League)

Other cities near Portland, Oregon with alternative or minor league teams:

July 8	AUSL	Carolina at Portland	8:00 p.m.
July 8	NWL	Hillsboro at Tri-City	10:05 p.m.
July 7	AUSL	Carolina at Portland	8:00 p.m.
July 7	NWL	Hillsboro at Tri-City	10:05 p.m.
July 5	AUSL	Portland 8 at Oklahoma City 4	Final
July 5	NWL	Spokane 9 at Hillsboro 3	Final
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• Portland Cascade head home after winning seven-game road trip - AUSL Portland Tribune (July 7)
• Indians finish sweep of Hops behind Calaz, Herrera - NWL KXLY (July 6)
• Tordin has a goal and 2 assists in the Thorns’ 4-0 rout of Racing Louisville - NWSL KPTV (July 6)
• Tordin has a goal and 2 assists in the Thorns' 4-0 rout of Racing Louisville - NWSL WRAL (July 6)
• Robert Calaz knocks in four, Spokane Indians win streak reaches nine - NWL Spokane Spokesman-Review (July 6)
• Indians blank Hillsboro for eighth straight win, Hopfe hit streak up to 20 games - NWL KXLY (July 5)
• Carla Leite scores 20, Portland Fire beat Seattle Storm 77-72 - WNBA New York Newsday (July 5)
• Carla Leite scores 20, Portland Fire beat Seattle Storm 77-72 - WNBA KPTV (July 5)
• Mia Davidson Makes AUSL Return - AUSL Mississippi State Athletics (July 4)
• Hopfe hit streak now up to 19 games; Indians win seventh straight - NWL KXLY (July 4)
• Indians take control early, ride strong pitching to seventh straight win - NWL Spokane Spokesman-Review (July 4)
• Tommy Hopfe hits go-ahead homer in ninth inning, Spokane Indians come back against Hillsboro 5-4 - NWL Spokane Spokesman-Review (July 3)
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