The Portland Thorns of the National Women's Soccer League and the city's as-yet unnamed WNBA team will train together at a new performance center in a first-of-its-kind alliance between teams from both leagues. Amenities will include locker rooms and lounges for both teams, two soccer fields and an additional outdoor training area, a gym that will include two basketball courts, strength training, conditioning and rehab areas, film theaters, a dining room and team offices.
Portland was awarded an expansion team last September. Karina LeBlanc, executive vice president of strategic growth for RAJ Sports, said Bhathal Merage set up listening sessions with athletes in designing the facility, which was announced on Thursday.
That franchise averaged more than 8, fans when games were played at the Rose Garden. The new franchise will play at the same arena, now known as the Moda Center. Portland was one of the NWSL's founding teams in While some WNBA teams share practice facilities with NBA teams, it is the first time a pair of women's teams, in different sports, will practice together. Copyright The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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