# Portland Fire 2026 Season Preview | Building a franchise around Bridget Carleton in Year 1

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Podcast: [Bleav in the W](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bleav-in-the-w-7832485)
Published: 2026-05-05T17:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Get ready for the start of the WNBA season by previewing all 15 teams, from bottom to top. First up, we have the Portland Fire who Tyler Byrum has ranked 15th in his preseason power rankings.

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