With the Fire’s arrival, Portland finds another cathedral for women’s sports

Published on: 05/10/2026

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Portland Fire guard Sarah Ashlee Barker reacts after knocking down a three-pointer during a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Pregame introductions as the Portland Fire face the Chicago Sky in a WNBA game at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire forward Frieda Buhner shoots a floater in the lane during a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire forward Serah Williams (#25) passes to a teammate during a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire guard Carla Leite (#0) shoots a floater in the lane during a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire fans cheer on their team during the WNBA season opener against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire forward Serah Williams drives into the lane during a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire guard Carla Leite (#0) scans the defense during a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire forward Bridget Carleton (#6) shoots a three-pointer during a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire forward Serah Williams (#25) looks to pass out of a double team during a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire guard Jordan Harrison (#2) calls out a play during a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire forward Bridget Carleton (#6) drives to the rim during a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire guard Carla Leite (#0) drives into the lane during a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire coach Alex Sarama chats with forward Emily Engstler (#21) during a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire guard Haley Jones (#30) shoots a floater in the lane during a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire guard Jordan Harrison (#2) drives toward the basket during a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire center Megan Gustafson (#17) smiles after making a three-pointer during a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire guard Carla Leite (#0) shoots a pull-up three-pointer during a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. WNBA fans, including former NBA player and current Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Dudley, cheer on the Portland Fire during a game against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire guard Carla Leite (#0) drives to the basket with contact during a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire center Luisa Geiselsoder shoots a three-pointer during a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire forward Frieda Buhner drives into the lane during a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire guard Sarah Ashlee Barker (#3) pulls up for a three-pointer during a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire guard Carla Leite (#0) drives around a screen during a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire forward Bridget Carleton (#6) lines up a three-pointer during a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire center Megan Gustafson (#17) draws contact on a drive to the rim during a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire fans give a standing ovation following the season-opener against the Chicago Sky in a WNBA game at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire forward Bridget Carleton (#6) shoots a three-pointer during a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire fans cheer on their team during the WNBA season opener against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The Portland Fire huddle up after their season-opener against the Chicago Sky in a WNBA game at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.