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A grass pitch…and potentially Autzen Stadium? Portland and some of the biggest sports brands in the city are partnering together in a push to be a part of U.S. Soccer’s joint-bid to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup. Read more ⬇️
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Can Portland host the 2031 Women's World Cup? Here's the plan

Portland is pursuing a bid to host 2031 Women's World Cup matches, with plans to address stadium capacity and turf requirements at Providence Park or potentially Autzen Stadium in Eugene.

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In June, I wrote a Los Angeles Times feature on Harvard-Westlake tennis player Chase Klugo and his efforts to expand hearing aid coverage for children in California. This month, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation requiring some health plans to cover hearing aids.
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Read more about Chase's story here: latimes.com/sports/highschoo…

Harvard-Westlake tennis champion Chase Klugo is fighting to expand hearing aid coverage

Chase Klugo’s moderate-to-severe hearing loss requires hearing aids to navigate life. He wants to make sure all those who need it in California get the aids they need.

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For information about the law: specialneeds.com/articles/le…

California Will Require Large Employer Health Plans to Cover Hearing Aids for Kids Under 21...

The audiologist's estimate covers two behind-the-ear aids, custom earmolds, and the fitting visits, and the total runs into the thousands. The California Health

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Underlying issues, Oregon’s pandemic no-contact guidance, staffing changes, concerns around concussions, have existed in rugby for at least half a decade. However, flag football’s emergence has heightened concerns that rugby will have to adapt or be left behind. Read more ⬇️
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Girls rugby faces a new rival — and it's not going away

Girls flag football's rise in Oregon is intensifying a recruitment battle with girls rugby, raising concerns about the older sport's ability to compete for athletes.

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The Oregonian@OregonianOct 15
Portland Thorns defender Reyna Reyes is set to compete in the NWSL Skills Challenge on Nov. 28, provided the team does not advance to the championship game.
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Defender Reyna Reyes will represent the Portland Thorns in the NWSL Skills Challenge (so long as the club doesn’t make the NWSL Championship) Event will be broadcasted Nov. 28. oregonlive.com/portland-thor…

Portland Thorns' Reyna Reyes headed to NWSL Skills Challenge

Portland Thorns defender Reyna Reyes is set to compete in the NWSL Skills Challenge on Nov. 28, provided the team does not advance to the championship game.

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The Oregonian@OregonianOct 14
Portland Fire guard Carla Leite transformed her 17.3% three-point shooting with Golden State into 40.2% with Portland, driven by relentless self-improvement and a fierce competitive drive.
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Oregon became the 25th state to make girls flag football a varsity sport. Here’s what that means to young girls across the state: oregonlive.com/highschoolspo…

Taylor Swift, the NFL and Nike all helped make this Oregon sports milestone happen

Oregon became the 25th state to sanction girls flag football, driven by grassroots advocacy, NFL investment, and a surge in popularity linked to cultural momentum around the sport.

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The Oregonian@OregonianOct 12
Portland and Seattle soccer fans competed in the annual Supporter's Cup at Providence Park, celebrating lifelong love of the sport across generations.
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The Oregonian@OregonianOct 8
Portland Thorns forward Sophia Wilson, the team's top scorer, faces a two-game suspension, threatening the club's slim playoff hopes with Seattle closing the gap.
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The Oregonian@OregonianOct 1
Sophia Wilson and Deni Avdija won Professional Athletes of the Year at the Oregon Sports Awards, which also honored high school, college, and hall of fame inductees.
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The Oregonian@OregonianSep 29
Guard Jordan Harrison retired after one WNBA season with the Portland Fire, averaging 5.1 points and 4.2 assists after earning a roster spot via a training camp contract.
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The Oregonian@OregonianSep 23
RAJ Sports confirmed Clare Hamill as permanent Fire president and elevated Mike Whitehead to CEO after Portland ended it's WNBA season on a high note.
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The Oregonian@OregonianSep 23
The Portland Thorns parted ways with President of Business Operations Alexis Lee and VP of Marketing Todd Adams, while the team eyes a playoff spot with a 12-6-7 record.
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Proud to close out this season’s final game from the Moda Center, and what a game it was.
The Oregonian@OregonianSep 23
Portland Fire's inaugural WNBA season ended without a playoff berth, but record-breaking attendance and standout young talent signal a bright future for the expansion franchise.
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The Oregonian@OregonianSep 18
Iyana MartĂ­n's standout FIBA World Cup performance has Portland Fire coaches and teammates eager to integrate the young guard next season's roster.
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The Oregonian@OregonianSep 18
Portland Fire used a late-season Mercury matchup to evaluate depth players and eye future roster moves, despite missing key starters.
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