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The Portland Fire are a women's basketball team. Based in Portland, Oregon, they are a member of the Women's National Basketball Association.

Portland Fire Announces Vanja Černivec as General Manager

August 25, 2025 - Portland, OR - Today, the Portland Fire named Vanja Černivec as the team's General Manager. In her incoming role, Černivec will oversee all basketball operations, including spearheading the search for the team's head coach, roster construction, and overall player development. Černivec will begin her tenure with the Portland Fire on September 15, 2025. "Vanja is a visionary, and we are confident she will help define what this franchise can be,” said Lisa Bhathal Merage, Portland Fire Co-Owner... Full Story

Portland Fire. Reborn.

July 15, 2025 - (Portland, OR) - Today, Portland's WNBA expansion team proudly unveils its new name and brand identity: the Portland Fire. Based in the global epicenter of women's sports, the Portland Fire is rooted in the resilience, spirit, and passion for sport that defines the Rose City. A team reborn, the Portland Fire marks the revival of a movement. Rooted in the identity and energy of Portland, the Portland Fire brand is bold and modern with a nod to its history. The new brand reflects unapologetic determination and city pride, w... Full Story

RAJ Sports Breaks Ground on First-Ever Dual-Sport Women's Performance Center

April 22, 2025 - PORTLAND, Ore. - RAJ Sports, owner of Portland Thorns FC and Portland's new WNBA franchise, today broke ground on a state-of-the-art women's dual-sport performance center - the first facility in the world dedicated to serving both a women's NWSL soccer team and a women's WNBA basketball team. The milestone event was celebrated with a vibrant community gathering, featuring local youth clinics, a DJ set, and remarks from national and state leaders including Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, Congresswoman S... Full Story

From Portland, with Love: Alaska Airlines Partners with Portland Thorns FC & Portland WNBA Expansion

March 4, 2025 - Portland, OR - Alaska Airlines is proud to announce an exciting new chapter in its relationship with Portland: the airline will be the official airline partner of Portland's new WNBA team and is renewing its role as the official airline of Portland Thorns FC. This collaboration builds on the airline's 15 years of partnerships in the WNBA and 13 years of partnerships in the NWSL and serves as an extension of its love and passion for the city of Portland, its people and its professional sports teams. "Between Portland's ... Full Story

• Portland Fire Announces Vanja Černivec as General Manager - August 25, 2025
  
• Portland Fire. Reborn. - July 15, 2025
  
• RAJ Sports Breaks Ground on First-Ever Dual-Sport Women's Performance Center - April 22, 2025
  
• From Portland, with Love: Alaska Airlines Partners with Portland Thorns FC & Portland WNBA Expansion - March 4, 2025
  
• First Tech Federal Credit Union Named First Partner of Portland's New WNBA Team and Inaugural "Community Game Changer" Partner of Portland Thorns - October 10, 2024
  
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League: Women's National Basketball Association
Home: Portland, Oregon
Class: Women's
Website: Portland Fire site
Schedule: Full Portland Fire Schedule

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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Portland Fire:

• Hillsboro Hops (NWL) - Portland, Oregon
  
• Portland Thorns FC (NWSL) - Portland, Oregon
  
• Portland Timbers (MLS) - Portland, Oregon
  
• Portland Timbers 2 (MLS NEXT Pro) - Portland, Oregon
  
• Portland Winterhawks (WHL) - Portland, Oregon
  
• Rip City Remix (G League) - Portland, Oregon
  

• General manager Vanja ernivec proves to be right fit' for Portland Fire's big vision' - WNBA Portland Oregonian (August 27)
  
• Meet Portland's Fire new General Manager Vanja ernivec - WNBA KGW (August 26)
  
• Portland Fire name Valkyries vice president Vanja ernivec as new GM - WNBA San Jose Mercury News (August 26)
  
• WNBA expansion team Portland Fire hire their first GM - WNBA My Northwest (August 25)
  
• Portland's WNBA expansion team hires Valkyries executive as first GM - WNBA Toronto Star (August 25)
  
• Portland Fire name Vanja ernivec general manager - WNBA Portland Oregonian (August 25)
  
• Former Valkyries exec Vanja ernivec to lead Portland Fire as GM - WNBA KGW (August 25)
  
• WNBA's expansion Portland Fire names Vanja Cernivec inaugural GM - WNBA ESPN (August 25)
  
• Portland Fire names Vanja ernivec as new GM - WNBA KPTV (August 25)
  
• Inked up: Portland Fire president Clare Hamill, staffer get team logo tattoos - WNBA Portland Oregonian (August 16)
  
• WNBA strengthens security after court disruptions - WNBA KGW (August 3)
  
• New Trail Blazers arena? Portland business execs, former players press case to keep team in Rip City - WNBA Portland Oregonian (July 30)
  
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