Portland Fire building strong bond ahead of debut season: ‘We’re all in the same position’

Published on: 05/04/2026

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The Portland Fire face the Los Angeles Sparks in an WNBA preseason game at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire guard Haley Jones (#30) drives to the basket against Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby (#5) during a WNBA preseason game at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire players huddle up before a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire forward Serah Willians (#25) and Frieda Bühner (#20) fight for a rebound against Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink during a WNBA preseason game at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire forward Bridget Carleton (#6) shoots a three-pointer during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire forward Nyadiew Puoch (#13) scores a fast break layup during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Trail Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard sits courtside as the Portland Fire face the Los Angeles Sparks in a WNBA preseason game at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire guard Carla Leite (#0) brings the ball across half court during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire head coach Alex Sarama and assistant coaches on the bench during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire guard Haley Jones (#30) points to the bench after knocking down a three-pointer during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire guard Carla Leite drives around a screen into the lane during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink pulls down a rebound during a WNBA preseason game against the Portland Fire at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The Portland Fire logo at center court during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire head coach Alex Sarama and assistant coaches on the bench during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire guard Jordan Harrison (#2) brings the ball up the floor during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire DJ Zyah Belle plays music before a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The Portland Fire huddle up after a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire forward Serah Williams (#25) drives baseline during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire guard Jordan Harrison (#2) drives to the basket defended by Los Angeles Sparks guard Erica Wheeler during a WNBA preseason game at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire fans cheer on their team during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. WNBA basketballs on the court before a preseason WNBA game between the Portland Fire and Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire guard Maya Caldwell (#33) draws contact trying to pass to teammate Frieda Bühner during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire forward Frieda Bühner (#20) catches a pass in the paint during a WNBA preseason game at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire forward Nyadiew Puoch (#13) shoots a three-pointer during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire guard Jordan Harrison (#2) drives to the rim during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire guard Bridget Carleton (#6) shoots a three-pointer during a WNBA preseason game at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire forward Serah Williams (#25) reaches for an offensive rebound against Los Angeles Sparks forward Emma Cannon (#32) during a WNBA preseason game at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire fans cheer on their team during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire forward Nyadiew Puoch (#13) works down low during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire guard Bridget Carleton (#6) passes to forward Serah Williams (#25) during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire guard Carla Leite set up the offense during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire guard Jordan Harrison (#2) brings the ball up the floor during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire forward Chloe Bibby (#55) high-fives forward Serah Williams (#25) during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire guard Carla Leite sets up the offense during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire forward Nyadiew Puoch (#13) is sandwiched between two defenders down low during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. A WNBA basketball sits on the court during a preseason game between the Portland Fire and Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire forward Serah Williams (#25) scores at the basket during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire guard Maya Caldwell (#33) drives into the lane during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire forward Nyadiew Puoch (#13) drives into the lane during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire forward Serah Williams drives against Los Angeles Sparks forward Emma Cannon during a WNBA preseason game at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The Portland Fire bench watches from the sideline during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire forward Chloe Bibby (#55) works in the lane during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire forward Serah Williams (#25) reacts after a tough basket during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The Portland Fire face the Los Angeles Sparks in a WNBA preseason game at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire guard Jordan Harrison tries to drive past Los Angeles Sparks guard Ta'Niya Latson (#0) during a WNBA preseason at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire players Maya Caldwell (#33), Frieda Bühner (#20), Serah Williams (#25) and Nyadiew Puoch (#13) during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire forward Serah Williams (#25) tries to score under the basket during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire fans cheer on their team during a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire players take the floor before a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire players huddle up before a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Trail Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard sits courtside as the Portland Fire face the Los Angeles Sparks in a WNBA preseason game at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Some players have only been in town for less than a week, and others have been sidelined due to injury or illness. But the cohesion on the Portland Fire roster was evident throughout preseason despite two double-digit losses.

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