Portland Fire rally to beat Golden State in final game of season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 9:31 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The Portland Fire concluded their inaugural WNBA season with a 90-82 overtime victory against the Golden State Valkyries on September 23, 2026. The Fire overcame a 17-0 deficit during the game, showcasing their resilience. Despite a final record of 17-27, the expansion team saw positive attendance, averaging over 14,460 fans per game. The season had its challenges, including the loss of key player Sarah Ashlee Barker to an ACL injury. The Fire look forward to next season, particularly with the anticipated arrival of Iyana Martin Carrion, who had a standout performance at the recent FIBA World Cup.
- •Portland Fire finishes their first WNBA season with a 17-27 record.
- •Fire draws an average of over 14,460 fans per game.
- •Bridget Carleton highlights the team's resilience after the final win.
- •Iyana Martin Carrion expected to join the team next season.
- •Fire previously had a team that played from 2000 to 2002.
- 9:31 PMYahoo Sports — The Fire's first WNBA season saw success despite no playoff berth
"The Portland Fire started the season with a nickname that recalled the past but with a modern coach and general manager who shared a somewhat unconventional approach. “Obviously we've had some ups and downs, but we're resilient,” Bridget Carleton said on the court after the Fire rallied from a 17-0 deficit to beat the Golden State Valkyries 90-82 in overtime in their final game of the season. The Fire joined the WNBA this season along with the fellow expansion Toronto Tempo.
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