Portland Fire beat Toronto Tempo 99-80 in inaugural WNBA expansion clash

On May 23, 2026, the Portland Fire defeated the Toronto Tempo 99-80 at Toronto’s Coca‑Cola Coliseum, marking the first meeting between the two newest WNBA franchises. Emily Engstler led Portland with 16 points and seven rebounds, while Carla Leite added 15 points and nine assists. Portland surged in the second half, outscoring Toronto 55‑36 and finishing the game on an 11‑0 run capped by Nyadiew Puoch’s three‑pointer.

Toronto’s top scorers were Marina Mabrey and rookie Kiki Rice, each with 19 points. The Tempo played without guard Julie Allemand (groin strain), centre Temi Fagbenle (shoulder sprain) and forward Isabelle Harrison (thumb dislocation), and saw Nyara Sabally return after a brief neck‑injury layoff. The Fire improved to 3‑3 on the season, while the Tempo fell to 3‑4.

The game was broadcast on FOX12+ and TSN, with streaming on Fubo. Both teams are in the early stages of their inaugural seasons, and the result gives Portland a slight edge in the nascent rivalry between the two expansion clubs.