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RAJ Sports Unveils $150M Dual-Sport Center for Women

2/6/2025

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Summary

RAJ Sports Transforms Hillsboro

RAJ Sports is set to transform Hillsboro, Oregon, with a groundbreaking $150 million dual-sport performance center for the Portland Thorns FC and an upcoming WNBA team launching in 2026. This state-of-the-art facility will boast a sprawling 63,000-square-foot training area, two soccer pitches, and tailored amenities to empower female athletes, fostering teamwork and recovery.

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Valkyries Launch Performance Center

The Golden State Valkyries have unveiled a stunning 31,800-square-foot performance center in Oakland, California, just in time for their first WNBA season. This state-of-the-art facility boasts two basketball courts, a locker room, and top-notch training amenities, all designed to inspire community involvement and empower local youth.

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Historical Context

RAJ Sports is building a $150 million dual-sport center in Hillsboro for the Portland Thorns FC and a new WNBA team. This mirrors the 1996 launch of the WNBA, which aimed to elevate women's sports, following the USA's gold medal win in 1996, igniting interest in women's basketball.

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RAJ Sports Transforms Hillsboro

RAJ Sports is set to transform Hillsboro, Oregon, with a groundbreaking $150 million dual-sport performance center for the Portland Thorns FC and an upcoming WNBA team launching in 2026. This state-of-the-art facility will boast a sprawling 63,000-square-foot training area, two soccer pitches, and tailored amenities to empower female athletes, fostering teamwork and recovery.

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