WNBA coming back to Portland could be a big win for businesses

Jim Etzel, CEO of Sport Oregon, has been a staunch proponent of bringing a WNBA team back to Portland.

Portland last had a WNBA team back in 2002. The Portland Fire folded after three seasons due to low ticket sales.

Etzel said Portland’s economy today compared to the last time the city had a women’s basketball team is radically different.

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