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Dan Falkenheim

RARE PHOTOS: Wnba expansion draft grades fire tempo start filling out 2026 rosters | Vintage Vibes

With the 2026 expansion draft complete, the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire have taken their first real steps toward building their rosters. Unlike the Golden State Valkyries a year ago, neither team drafted in isolation and Toronto and Portland had to compete over the same limited player pool. It’s only natural, then, to grade each team based on the opportunity afforded to them. With that in mind, here’s how each franchise fared in its first major roster-building test.

Portland Fire: A

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