Welcome to the Fire Pit: Portland embraces its reborn WNBA team
The fact Portland has shown up for its new WNBA team is, in many ways, unsurprising given the city’s long history of embracing women’s sports. The expansion Fire rank…
The Portland Fire, a newly reborn WNBA team, welcomes fans to its "Fire Pit" at the Moda Center, drawing an impressive average attendance of about 14,500 per game. This enthusiasm is likely due to Portland's long-standing support for women's sports, as evidenced by the University of Portland's top college soccer attendance and the city's founding of the Portland Thorns in the National Women’s Soccer League.
Now, the Portland Fire benefits from a lively fan base, with center Megan DiLeo noting that the crowd plays a crucial role in their success, acting as "our sixth man."
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