The Epicenter:
Women's Global Sports Summit
July 23-26, 2025
A series of events that unites industry leaders and top athletes in Portland to create lasting impact and growth through innovation and investment in women's sports to further cement the region as the "Global Epicenter of Women’s Sports."
SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
3:30PM - Thorns Community Day Featuring Community Lane at Providence Park
4:00PM - Thorns Academy vs. Seattle Reign 2 at Providence Park
7:00PM - Portland Thorns vs. Urawa Red Diamonds at Providence Park
THURSDAY, JULY 24
Fireside Chat with Portland Fire Team Interim President Clare Hamill (live streamed on Brandlive.com)
FRIDAY, JULY 25
Women's Sports Innovation Summit (Private Event)
Nike U15 Global Premier Cup Opening Ceremony (Private Event)
SATURDAY, JULY 26
8:00AM - Nike U15 Global Premier Cup at Providence Park
7:00PM - Portland Thorns vs. Seattle Reign at Providence Park
THE GLOBAL EPICENTER OF WOMEN'S SPORTS
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THE GLOBAL EPICENTER OF WOMEN'S SPORTS ⌾
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ABOUT RAJ SPORTS
RAJ Sports, led by Alex Bhathal and Lisa Bhathal Merage, focuses on investment opportunities in sports and sports-related properties, drawing on the Bhathal family’s multi-generational experience and relationships in the industry. The firm seeks to leverage the power of sports to affect broader social and economic change through a variety of business and philanthropic strategies. Its deep experience in professional sports operations and large-scale real estate developments that create thriving community centers, positions the firm to deliver valuable assets that will support further growth for the players, staff and fans. In 2013, the Bhathal family became investors in the Sacramento Kings (NBA); subsequently building the platform to include the Sacramento RiverCats (MiLB), Stockton Kings (NBA G-League) and several sports anchored real estate developments. The 2024 acquisitions of Portland Thorns (NWSL) and the WNBA Portland Fire expansion team represents a milestone for the city of Portland and places it at the epicenter of growth for women’s sports.