The WNBA has recently announced two expansion franchises (the Golden State Valkyries and a team in Toronto) and is now on the verge of revealing another new team in the coming days.
A recent tweet from the WNBA’s X account hints at the potential for a 15th team, sparking excitement among fans.
Reports suggest that Portland may be the next city to receive an expansion team, with the Bhathal family leading the ownership group.
Some news: after a false start last fall, sources say Portland is on the verge of being awarded a WNBA expansion team that will start in 2026 with the Bhathal family (owners of the Thorns) leading the ownership group.
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— Sean Highkin (@highkin) August 31, 2024
An update suggests that the announcement of the new team may have been delayed to September 18th.
The WNBA’s social media posts and reports hint at an upcoming official announcement about the expansion team.
While fans await the news, some are criticizing the WNBA’s recent scheduling decisions, particularly the simultaneous start times of multiple games.
One fan expressed frustration over the scheduling conflicts, highlighting the need for a better viewing experience.
not scheduling 5 games at the same time ❤️🫶🏻 https://t.co/x1tAJnXgT1
— NAS🦋GIOIA (@nasgioia) September 17, 2024
The overlapping game times have generated criticism from fans who want a more viewer-friendly schedule.
Another common complaint is the scheduling of games on Sundays, which competes with NFL broadcasts.
all 14 teams not playing at the same time on the same day and interfering with nfl on sunday’s !????
— Ms. Leo (@tellahaterfucku) September 17, 2024
Despite the anticipation for the WNBA’s expansion, fans continue to raise concerns about the league’s scheduling issues.
