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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.
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.
From a basketball‑laden childhood in Germany to a decisive move across continents, Frieda Bühner’s path to the Portland Fire is marked by adaptability, family support, and a relentless search for the right fit.
Portland Fire’s newest guard Carla Leite blends fearless play with international ambition, aiming for WNBA impact, French national team success, and a future in Turkey.