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Portland Fire building strong bond ahead of debut season: ‘We’re all in the same position’
Portland Fire building strong bond ahead of debut season: ‘We’re all in the same position’
Portland Fire building strong bond ahead of debut season: ‘We’re all in the same position’

Published on: 05/04/2026

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The Portland Fire face the Los Angeles Sparks in an WNBA preseason game at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.The Portland Fire face the Los Angeles Sparks in an WNBA preseason game at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.The Portland Fire face the Los Angeles Sparks in an WNBA preseason game at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire guard Haley Jones (#30) drives to the basket against Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby (#5) during a WNBA preseason game at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire players huddle up before a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire forward Serah Willians (#25) and Frieda Bühner (#20) fight for a rebound against Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink during a WNBA preseason game at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire forward Bridget Carleton (#6) shoots a three-pointer during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire forward Nyadiew Puoch (#13) scores a fast break layup during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Trail Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard sits courtside as the Portland Fire face the Los Angeles Sparks in a WNBA preseason game at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire guard Carla Leite (#0) brings the ball across half court during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire head coach Alex Sarama and assistant coaches on the bench during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire guard Haley Jones (#30) points to the bench after knocking down a three-pointer during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire guard Carla Leite drives around a screen into the lane during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink pulls down a rebound during a WNBA preseason game against the Portland Fire at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.The Portland Fire logo at center court during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire head coach Alex Sarama and assistant coaches on the bench during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire guard Jordan Harrison (#2) brings the ball up the floor during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire DJ Zyah Belle plays music before a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.The Portland Fire huddle up after a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.The Portland Fire huddle up after a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire forward Serah Williams (#25) drives baseline during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire guard Jordan Harrison (#2) drives to the basket defended by Los Angeles Sparks guard Erica Wheeler during a WNBA preseason game at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire fans cheer on their team during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.WNBA basketballs on the court before a preseason WNBA game between the Portland Fire and Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire guard Maya Caldwell (#33) draws contact trying to pass to teammate Frieda Bühner during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire guard Maya Caldwell (#33) shoots a three-pointer during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire forward Frieda Bühner (#20) catches a pass in the paint during a WNBA preseason game at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire forward Nyadiew Puoch (#13) shoots a three-pointer during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire guard Jordan Harrison (#2) drives to the rim during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire guard Bridget Carleton (#6) shoots a three-pointer during a WNBA preseason game at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire forward Serah Williams (#25) reaches for an offensive rebound against Los Angeles Sparks forward Emma Cannon (#32) during a WNBA preseason game at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire forward Serah Williams (#25) losses the ball while defended by Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Bring (#22) during a WNBA preseason game at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire fans cheer on their team during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire forward Nyadiew Puoch (#13) works down low during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire guard Bridget Carleton (#6) passes to forward Serah Williams (#25) during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire guard Carla Leite set up the offense during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire guard Jordan Harrison (#2) brings the ball up the floor during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire forward Chloe Bibby (#55) high-fives forward Serah Williams (#25) during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire guard Carla Leite sets up the offense during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire forward Nyadiew Puoch (#13) is sandwiched between two defenders down low during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.A WNBA basketball sits on the court during a preseason game between the Portland Fire and Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire forward Serah Williams (#25) scores at the basket during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire guard Maya Caldwell (#33) drives into the lane during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire forward Nyadiew Puoch (#13) drives into the lane during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire forward Serah Williams drives against Los Angeles Sparks forward Emma Cannon during a WNBA preseason game at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.The Portland Fire bench watches from the sideline during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire forward Chloe Bibby (#55) works in the lane during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire forward Serah Williams (#25) reacts after a tough basket during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.The Portland Fire face the Los Angeles Sparks in a WNBA preseason game at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire guard Jordan Harrison tries to drive past Los Angeles Sparks guard Ta'Niya Latson (#0) during a WNBA preseason at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire players Maya Caldwell (#33), Frieda Bühner (#20), Serah Williams (#25) and Nyadiew Puoch (#13) during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire forward Serah Williams (#25) tries to score under the basket during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire fans cheer on their team during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire players take the floor before a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire players take the floor before a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Portland Fire players huddle up before a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Trail Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard sits courtside as the Portland Fire face the Los Angeles Sparks in a WNBA preseason game at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Some players have only been in town for less than a week, and others have been sidelined due to injury or illness. But the cohesion on the Portland Fire roster was evident throughout preseason despite two double-digit losses.

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