Overview
- Multiple outlets reported on Dec. 17 that Fowles has accepted an assistant role for Portland's first WNBA season.
- She will work at the front of the bench alongside head coach Alex Sarama in what will be her first coaching job after retiring in 2022.
- Fowles chose Portland over other WNBA opportunities, drawn to helping build an expansion franchise from the ground up.
- Portland's staff plans to prioritize player development and incorporate a Constraints-Led Approach to teaching and training.
- The Fire are slated to debut in 2026 with the Toronto Tempo, though the exact schedule could shift due to ongoing CBA negotiations.