Portland Fire secure first WNBA road win

Portland Fire got their first WNBA road win on May 23, beating Toronto Tempo 99-80 at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto. The victory moved Portland to 3-3 and dropped Toronto to 3-4, according to WNBA game records. WNBA.com said Portland trailed by five at halftime before outscoring Toronto 55-36 in the second half. The Fire’s official YouTube account and WNBA.com both posted highlight packages from the game over the weekend. ### How did Portland turn a close game into a 19-point win? Portland scored 33 points in the fourth quarter after leading 66-61 through three periods, according to the WNBA game summary. WNBA.com said a Nyadiew Puoch 3-pointer finished an 11-0 run early in the fourth and pushed the Fire ahead 77-63. The same summary said Portland came within one point of the first 100-point game of its inaugural season. (wnba.com) The second half was the difference. WNBA.com said Portland outscored Toronto 55-36 after halftime, turning a five-point deficit into its third win through six games. NBC Sports’ highlight description also said Portland “dominated the second half” in the matchup between the league’s two newest expansion teams. ### Which Portland players set the tone? Emily Engstler led Portland with 16 points, seven rebounds, two steals and four blocks, according to the official WNBA highlight description on YouTube. (wnba.com) Bridget Carleton scored 15 points and hit four 3-pointers, while Carla Leite had 15 points and nine assists. Megan Gustafson added 14 points, giving Portland four players with at least 14. WNBA.com’s game summary also listed Sarah Ashlee Barker with 12 points for Portland. That scoring spread matched the way the highlight packages were cut, with possessions from multiple units rather than a single scorer carrying the offense. That last point is an inference from the official highlight videos and box-score distribution. ### What did the result mean for Toronto? (youtube.com) Toronto fell to 3-4 with the loss, according to the Tempo schedule page. The official team site lists the May 23 game as a final at Coca-Cola Coliseum and identifies it as Asian Heritage Night. The 19-point margin stood out because the game was close through halftime. Portland’s push after the break left Toronto chasing in the fourth quarter, and the official WNBA recap recorded the final at 99-80. (wnba.com) ### Where can viewers find the official highlights? The Portland Fire’s official YouTube channel is active and carries team video, including postgame press conferences and other season content. (tempo.wnba.com) WNBA.com also hosts a game recap clip and a separate game-highlights page dated May 23 for Fire-Tempo. YouTube’s official WNBA account posted a “Portland Fire vs. Toronto Tempo | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | May 23, 2026” video published two days after the game crawl date, with the description naming Engstler, Carleton, Leite and Gustafson. (wnba.com) That clip gives the clearest official snapshot of how Portland built the win on the road. ### What comes next for the two expansion teams? (fire.wnba.com) Toronto’s official schedule lists its next game for May 27 against the Chicago Sky. The Tempo then host Seattle on May 30 and New York on June 3, according to the team site. Portland’s official team site remains the main source for the Fire’s schedule, roster and video updates as the expansion club continues its debut season. The May 23 win and its official highlight packages remain available through the Fire’s YouTube channel and WNBA platforms. (youtube.com) (fire.wnba.com) (tempo.wnba.com)