Landing a WNBA expansion franchise is a huge win for Portland, but especially the women’s sports community. On this episode of the Oregonian Sports Podcast, sports columnist Bill Oram and Brenna Greene of KOIN discuss what the news of a new professional sports team means for the future of the city.

Also discussed on this week’s episode:

• Potential names, from silly to symbolic

• What the Bhathals expansion means for the Thorns

• Some college football talk, including the biggest lessons from Oregon-Oregon State.

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