The logo isn't perfect and the name has issues, but the support for Portland's WNBA franchise was overwhelming on the day the Fire officially launched.

The WNBA's return to Portland has been years in the making, but there are several more steps that the team will need to take before its debut in 2026.

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.

The WNBA's 15th team finally has a name: the Portland Fire. Can you find the hidden gem in the franchise's new logo?

Portland Fire and Rescue crews battled and quickly contained a small brush fire off I-205 just south of Powell Tuesday evening around 6 p.m.

A fire that ravaged a 19-unit apartment complex on East Burnside Street has been linked to suspicious origins, according to fire investigators.