Canadian star Bridget Carleton takes on leadership role with expansion Portland Fire
Bridget Carleton has taken on a leadership role with the Portland Fire following her selection as the first overall pick in the WNBA's 2026 expansion draft. In a recent game against the Toronto Tempo, she scored 15 points and emphasized the importance of aggression in her play. Carleton is not only a key player on the court but also focuses on building team chemistry off the court.
- ▪Bridget Carleton scored 15 points in the Portland Fire's first-ever game against the Toronto Tempo.
- ▪She is averaging a career-high 16.8 points per game this season.
- ▪Carleton has stepped into a leadership role, hosting team dinners to build chemistry among teammates.
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Open this photo in gallery:Portland Fire guard Bridget Carleton (6) drives against Toronto Tempo forward Nyara Sabally (8) during their game in Toronto on Saturday.Frank Gunn/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountEver since Bridget Carleton was selected first overall in the WNBA’s 2026 expansion draft the message has been clear: she has to be aggressive.The native of Chatham-Kent, Ont., had 15 points, going 4 for 8 from three-point range, to help her Portland Fire rout the Toronto Tempo 99-80 on Saturday in the first-ever game between the two expansion teams. Carleton said her breakout performance boiled down to one word.“I’m just being aggressive,” said Carleton, sitting alongside Fire teammate Megan Gustafson.
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