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New Portland Training Facility To Host Two Professional Women's Sports Franchises


Published on 2025-02-12 17:25:19 - Forbes
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  • The Portland Thorns of the NWSL will soon get a new training center. And in a first-of-its-kind design, the team will share it with the WNBA expansion franchise awarded to Portland in a purpose-built, dual-sport performance center.

The article from Forbes, published on February 12, 2025, discusses the opening of a new state-of-the-art training facility in Portland, Oregon, which will serve as the home base for two professional women's sports franchises. This facility, known as the Portland Performance Center, is designed to cater specifically to the needs of women athletes, featuring advanced sports science technology, recovery and wellness areas, and tailored training environments. The center will host teams from the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), providing them with top-tier resources to enhance performance and athlete development. The initiative reflects a growing investment in women's sports, aiming to elevate the level of competition and support for female athletes.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
[ https://www.forbes.com/sites/timnewcomb/2025/02/12/new-portland-training-facility-to-host-two-professional-womens-sports-franchises/ ]
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