Portland Fire guard Sarah Ashlee Barker tears ACL, out for season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:32 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Portland Fire guard Sarah Ashlee Barker suffered a torn ACL during the team’s game against the Dallas Wings on July 22. The injury occurred in the first quarter while she attempted to save a ball from going out of bounds. Following the MRI results, Barker will undergo surgery and miss the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season. Coach Alex Sarama expressed that Barker was crucial to the team's defense and labeled her the "heart and soul" of the squad. The Fire are currently in ninth place in the WNBA standings, outside of playoff contention.
- •Barker was injured with 6:08 left in the first quarter.
- •She averaged 10.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists this season.
- •Barker's absence is expected to impact the Fire's defensive strategy.
- •The team is currently 11-16 and seeking playoff contention.
- 7:32 PMYahoo Sports — Sarah Ashlee Barker injury update: Portland Fire guard tears ACL
"The injury news marks a devastating blow to the Fire's inaugural season. Portland coach Alex Sarama called Barker the "heart and soul" of the team.
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