Women sports leaders meet in Portland to discuss future initiatives
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 2:09 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Female leaders in sports convened at The Collective brunch in Portland on August 2 as part of Epicenter Week. Hosted by RAJ Sports and The Collective, the event aimed to foster connections and generate actionable ideas for advancing women's sports. Discussions included the development of the Kaiser Permanente Performance Center, which will serve both the Portland Thorns and Fire. Key speakers highlighted the growing importance of women's stories in sports marketing and the movement towards greater recognition and representation of female athletes.
- •Event held on August 2 during Epicenter Week in Portland
- •Participants included athletes, executives, and team owners
- •Kaiser Permanente Performance Center discussed as a dual-sport facility
- •Focus on narrative storytelling to promote women's sports
- •Leaders emphasized the value and impact of female athletes
- 2:09 PMYahoo Sports — Women's sports leaders gather at The Collective brunch to shape next era
"Female leaders in sports gathered at a brunch hosted by The Collective and RAJ Sports in Portland to turn industry momentum into lasting change.
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