How WNBA's newest owners landed Portland franchise - USA …
Sep 18, 2024 · Alex Bhathal and Lisa Bhathal Merage, the brother-sister duo who recently purchased the NWSL’s Portland Thorns, are the WNBA’s newest owners.
Mayor Wheeler Joins WNBA, Bhathal Family to Announce Portland …
Sep 18, 2024 · Today, Mayor Ted Wheeler, along with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and team owners Lisa Bhathal Merage and Alex Bhathal, have officially announced the introduction of Portland's newest sports team, a WNBA franchise slated to debut in the 2026 season.
Portland, Oregon Awarded WNBA’s 15th Franchise
Sep 18, 2024 · Lisa Bhathal Merage will serve as controlling owner and WNBA Governor, while Alex Bhathal will serve as Alternate Governor.
WNBA announces expansion team in Portland, league’s 15th …
Sep 18, 2024 · The WNBA is expanding to Portland by granting the league’s 15th franchise to the city. The team, which was announced Wednesday, will begin play in 2026 and be led by Lisa Bhathal Merage and...
WNBA expands to Portland, with team to begin play in 2026
Sep 18, 2024 · Portland's new WNBA team will be owned by RAJ Sports, led by controlling owner Lisa Bhathal Merage and her brother, Alex Bhathal -- who also are the majority owners of the NWSL's Portland Thorns ...
WNBA awards Portland an expansion franchise, will begin play in …
Sep 18, 2024 · The WNBA team in Portland, Ore., will be owned and operated by Raj Sports, led by Lisa Bhathal Merage and Alex Bhathal. They paid $125 million for the franchise.
Portland, Oregon Awarded WNBA’s 15th Franchise: A New Era Of …
Sep 24, 2024 · Lisa Bhathal Merage will serve as the controlling owner and WNBA Governor, while her brother, Alex Bhathal, will take on the role of Alternate Governor.
WNBA awards Portland an expansion franchise that will begin …
Sep 19, 2024 · The WNBA is headed back to Portland, with Oregon’s biggest city getting an expansion team that will begin play in 2026. The team will be owned and operated by Raj Sports, led by Lisa Bhathal Merage and Alex Bhathal, who also own the Portland Thorns of the National Women’s Soccer League. They paid $125 million for the franchise.
WNBA adds 15th franchise with Portland expansion team - NBC …
Sep 18, 2024 · The league announced that Portland, Oregon, has landed an expansion franchise that will take the floor in 2026. 📺 Los Angeles news 24/7: Watch NBC4 free wherever you are. PORTLAND, OREGON 📍 ...
WNBA awards Portland an expansion franchise that will begin …
Sep 18, 2024 · The WNBA is headed back to Portland with the Oregon city getting an expansion team that will begin play starting in 2026. The team will be owned and operated by Raj Sports, led by Lisa...