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Having a ball in Portland

Be the best fan with our guide to sports teams in Portland

Whether you’re a sports fanatic — or just look good in red and black — when it comes to sports, Portland has no shortage of teams to support. Our city is home to some of the most loyal fans in the country, so of course they get tattoos to show their dedication.

In this guide, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about Portland sports, so whether you’re already a devoted Portland sports fan or you’re new to the area, we hope it can serve as a valuable resource.

The Portland Thorns celebrate a goal in Providence Park.

Remember Crystal Dunn’s 2022 semifinal screamer? How could we forget.

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Photo by Craig Mitchelldyer/Portland Thorns FC

⚽ Portland Thorns (NWSL) | Est. 2012

As a founding member of the National Women’s Soccer League, the Thorns went on to win the very first championship, defeating the Western New York Flash 2-0. Since then, the club has won a league record three titles, with the most recent success coming in 2022.

Where they play: Providence Park
  • The arena’s latest renovation was completed in 2019, adding three new levels, two new video boards, LED field lighting, an updated sound system, locker room upgrades, and more. Its current capacity is 25,218.
Team colors: Red, black, white, and green
  • Portland’s nickname as Rose City inspires many aspects of the club, from the floral logo to the actual roses that players receive when they score a goal (or prevent them from going in the net).
  • By Any Other Name (#BAON) is a team slogan and reference to the line “a rose by any other name would smell as sweet” in Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.”
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Major accomplishments:
  • Three-time NWSL Champions (2013, 2017, 2022)
  • Two-time NWSL Shield winners (2016, 2021)
  • Women’s International Champions Cup winners (2021)
  • NWSL Challenge Cup winners (2021)
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Asked

What is the most popular sport in the US (according to viewership and TV ratings)?
A. Baseball
B. Soccer
C. Basketball
D. Football
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Events
Tuesday, April 4
  • Modigliani Quartet | Tuesday, Apr. 4 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Lincoln Performance Hall, 1620 SW Park Ave., Portland | $32-$57 | The Paris-based group has wowed audiences since it started performing in 2003.
Wednesday, April 5
  • Cider & Fat Cupcake Pairing Night | Wednesday, Apr. 5 | 3 p.m. | Portland Cider Co. Taprooms - Westside Pub & Hawthorne, Portland | $20-$25 | Indulge your sweet tooth — you deserve it.
Thursday, April 6
  • “The SPIN” | Thursday, April 6-Saturday, April 15 | Times vary | BODYVOX, 1201 NW 17th Ave., Portland | $25-$70 | The dance you see performed on stage will be determined by the hands of fate, or at least a giant turning wheel.
Friday, April 7
  • WWE Friday Night SmackDown | Friday, Apr. 7 | 4:45 p.m. | Moda Center, 1 N. Center Court St., Portland | $20-$110 | Drop into your weekend from the top rope.
  • #CCHM After Hours | Friday, Apr. 7 | 5-8 p.m. | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver | Free | Take a deep dive into local history — like the first female riverboat captain on the Columbia — in this monthly themed night at the museum.
  • 80s Video Dance Attack 18th Anniversary Party | Friday, Apr. 7 | 8 p.m. | Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark St. #110, Portland | $18 | Put on your red shoes and dance to the greatest videos of the MTV era.
Saturday, April 8
  • Nike Hoop Summit | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 4:30 + 7 p.m. | Moda Center, 1 N. Center Court St., Portland | $25-$100 | It’s Team USA against the world as the top high school basketball talent in the country will team up to take on their international counterparts.
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News Notes
Weather
  • 49º | Rain and snow showers | 47% chance of rain
Sunrise + Sunset
  • Rise: 6:45 a.m.
  • Set: 7:42 p.m.
Community
  • A bond approved by voters six years ago — Portland’s first directed toward affordable housing — has far exceeded expectations. The goal was to construct 1,300 units, but when the remaining in-progress projects are completed, 1,859 units will have been built to the tune of $258 million. (Portland Tribune)
Listen
  • On Thursday, April 6, Portland flutist Amelia Lukas’ concert “Natural Homeland: Honoring Ukraine” will raise money for nonprofit organizations supporting the country. Local artist Tatyana Ostapenko will also display her work and create a live painting during one of the performances. (OPB)
Gallery
Plan Ahead
  • You can catch Michael Allen Harrison’s “Ten Grands,” a performance that features singers and pianists (sometimes as many as 10) on one stage, at The Schnitz, Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8. In 2024, the show will move to Beaverton’s Patricia Reser Center for the Performing Arts. (Portland Tribune)
Coming Soon
  • Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery will set up in the former Lucky Labrador space on North Killingsworth Street this summer. The outfit’s second location in the city will serve pizza and sandwiches with 15-18 taps. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
  • An immersive art experience is landing in the Central Eastside this June. Hopscotch will transport guests to a state of wonder through experiences like the “Quantum Trampoline,” a ball pit for adults, and more across 13 galleries. (Portland Monthly)
Drink
  • The most polished organizational item in your kitchen: the Fellow Atmos Coffee Canister, which not only looks great but keeps coffee fresh by sucking oxygen out of the jar. Pro tip: You can use it to store any snack and it will stay fresh longer.
Game
A crossword with three words on a lime green background.

Can you go three for three?

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Graphic via PDXtoday

How well do you know these big names of Blazers basketball?

Here are the clues; answers will be last names only.

1. The Trail Blazers infamously passed over Michael Jordan to select this player at No. 2 in the 1984 NBA Draft.

2. In 1971, this Pennsylvania native became Portland’s first Rookie of the Year.

3. This longtime color commentator is the only broadcaster to ever be ejected from an NBA game.
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The Wrap
 
A baby wearing a Portland Trail Blazers sweater in his mother's arms.

Today’s edition by:
Ben
Quiz Answer
The most popular sport in the US (according to viewership and TV ratings) is football.

From the editor
I’ve been repping Rip City since 1994, and nothing would make me (the baby you see above) more excited than for the Trail Blazers to land the No. 1 pick in next month’s NBA Draft Lottery.

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