Welcome to the Fire Pit: Portland embraces its reborn WNBA team
Summary
Portland has welcomed back its WNBA team, the Fire, with strong fan support and high attendance. The team plays at the Moda Center, called the “Fire Pit” on game days, and has a connection to the city’s tradition of supporting women’s sports.Key Facts
- The Portland Fire are a new WNBA team, recently restarted after the original team folded in 2002.
- The team averages about 14,500 fans per game, ranking fourth in WNBA attendance.
- The Moda Center is nicknamed the “Fire Pit” during games, featuring pyrotechnic displays.
- Portland has a strong history of supporting women’s sports, including college soccer and the Portland Thorns soccer team.
- The original Portland Fire team started in 2000 and folded in 2002 due to ownership changes.
- The new team is owned by the Bhathal family, who also own the Portland Thorns.
- A new joint basketball-soccer training facility for women’s sports is opening soon in Portland.
- The current Fire team has a 13-19 record and ranks ninth in the WNBA.
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