Roses? Tridents? Fire? There have been plenty of suggestions to name the new Portland WNBA team, set to play its first season in 2026. But even with the expansion franchise’s roots planted deeper in the community after breaking ground on its joint practice facility with the Portland Thorns on Tuesday,

Portland WNBA team owner Lisa Bhathal Merage said that the franchise is awaiting final league approval on its name, with the reveal coming in 'two, maximum three months.'

Portland’s WNBA team breaks ground on a shared $150M facility with the Thorns, marking a major step toward its 2026 league debut.