Portland is set to announce a new WNBA expansion team, with the Bhathal family leading the ownership group, according to sources close to The Rose Garden Report’s Sean Highkin.
The team is scheduled to start playing in 2026, with the official announcement happening on September 10.
The team’s name and logo will be revealed at a later time.
The Bhathal family currently owns the NWSL’s Portland Thorns and their familiarity with the Portland market prompted them to explore the possibility of adding a WNBA team several months ago.
