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Carla Leite's flawless free‑throw night and a decisive third‑quarter surge propelled the Portland Fire to a 77‑72 victory over the Seattle Storm, improving their early season outlook.
Louisville women's basketball looks to fill the void left by Laura Ziegler with the addition of Virginia Tech transfer Carys Baker, a versatile forward bringing All‑ACC experience and a potent shooting threat.
The Portland Fire endured a grueling four‑overtime loss to the Washington Mystics, with Carla Leite’s career‑high 32 points highlighting a defensive turnaround that coach Alex Sarama praised.
From backyard battles in Queens to starring for the Portland Fire, Emily Engstler’s career blends tenacity, loyalty, and a drive to elevate those around her.
The Portland Fire is reshaping the typical expansion team experience by prioritizing culture, inclusive opportunities and a constraints‑led coaching philosophy that is already influencing the broader WNBA landscape.
Megan Gustafson helped the Portland Fire secure an 84‑83 win over the Dallas Wings, delivering 16 points, six rebounds and four assists while riding a career‑high 11.5‑point average.
The Portland Fire sit at 4‑3 under defense‑first coach Alex Sarama, while the Toronto Tempo rely on a high‑scoring backcourt led by Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes.
The Portland Fire opened their campaign with a 99-80 win over the Toronto Tempo, highlighted by Emily Engstler’s 16 points and a dominant 55-36 second-half stretch.