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WNBA Plans Boston Franchise, Expands to Bay, Toronto, Portland

6/13/2026

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Cathy Engelbert, WNBA Commissioner said the WNBA may add a Boston franchise in the 2030s.
Engelbert gave the Portland Fire an “A” grade for its season and praised fans.
Engelbert toured Kaiser Permanente Center with RAJ Sports’ Bhathals, a venue that opens in August.
Engelbert said the league is adding Bay Area, Toronto and Portland teams and, since the 2019 CBA, has posted attendance, ratings, investment and a rights deal.

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Cathy Engelbert, WNBA Commissioner said the WNBA may add a Boston franchise in the 2030s.
Engelbert gave the Portland Fire an “A” grade for its season and praised fans.
Engelbert toured Kaiser Permanente Center with RAJ Sports’ Bhathals, a venue that opens in August.
Engelbert said the league is adding Bay Area, Toronto and Portland teams and, since the 2019 CBA, has posted attendance, ratings, investment and a rights deal.