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Portland Fire Welcomes Coach Alex Sarama: A New Era

10/29/2025

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Portland Fire introduced Alex Sarama, the head coach of the Portland Fire, signaling a new era.
Sarama, formerly with the Cleveland Cavaliers, aims for evidence-based coaching and hybrid roles focused on player well-being.
General Manager Vanja Cernivec described Sarama's vision and aims to position Portland as a leader in women's sports.
The Fire will build their roster through an expansion draft and play their inaugural game in May 2026.

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Story summary

Portland Fire introduced Alex Sarama, the head coach of the Portland Fire, signaling a new era.
Sarama, formerly with the Cleveland Cavaliers, aims for evidence-based coaching and hybrid roles focused on player well-being.
General Manager Vanja Cernivec described Sarama's vision and aims to position Portland as a leader in women's sports.
The Fire will build their roster through an expansion draft and play their inaugural game in May 2026.