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Bhathals aim to make Portland the epicenter of women's sports

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:31 AM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Bhathals aim to make Portland the epicenter of women's sports

Summary

Alex Bhathal and Lisa Bhathal Merage, owners of the Portland Thorns and Portland Fire, announced plans to enhance women's sports in Portland, Oregon. During an interview with Sports Business Radio, they discussed their vision to create synergies between their teams. A key element of their strategy includes unveiling a dual-sport performance and training facility designed specifically for the Thorns and Fire. The Bhathals are committed to making the region a central hub for women's professional athletics.

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Key Details

•Alex and Lisa Bhathal own the Portland Thorns and Fire.
•They aim to enhance women's sports in Portland, Oregon.
•Plans include a dual-sport training facility for both teams.
•Goals focus on creating synergies within women's professional sports.

Latest Updates

7:31 AMYahoo Sports — Bhathals Turning Portland Into the "Epicenter of Women's Sports" with Ownership of Thorns and Fire

What they're saying

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Alex Bhathal and Lisa Bhathal Merage, Portland Thorns (NWSL) and Portland Fire (WNBA) Owners, join Sports Business Radio for a conversation. The brother-sister duo discuss owning a NWSL and WNBA team with the goal of making Portland, Oregon the epicenter of women's sports, the synergies they are creating with both pro women's sports franchises and the unveiling of the first-ever dual-sport performance and training facility built for two women's professional franchises.
— Yahoo Sports

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