Nike and RAJ Sports Partner to Advance the Future of Women's Sport

Nike and the RAJ Sports group are announcing a partnership focused on advancing the next era of women's sport, supporting the Portland Thorns and Portland Fire through innovation, performance and community impact.

Built around a shared athlete‑first approach and a commitment to growing women's sport, the partnership brings together Nike's sport innovation and performance expertise with RAJ Sports' long‑term vision for building and sustaining women's teams. Through the partnership, Nike will help equip and enhance athlete training environments while supporting holistic, year‑round development that extends beyond competition and expands opportunity for the next generation.

"We believe athletes lead the way, and women athletes are showing the world what's possible", says Ann Miller, EVP, Global Sports Marketing. "RAJ Sports is building something special for women's sport. This partnership is about showing up in meaningful ways for athletes, teams and the community, and helping raise the bar for the industry overall".

A key focus of the partnership is supporting the development of a women‑specific high‑performance training facility that's intentionally designed around the needs of women athletes. Nike will contribute product, performance insight and environment design to help create a space that supports holistic athlete development across training, recovery and preparation.

Beyond performance, the partnership prioritises access and opportunity for youth, especially girls, in Portland. Nike and RAJ Sports will collaborate on community programming that brings young people closer to women's sport through participation, visibility and mentorship. Planned initiatives include youth clinics, camps and product support designed to reduce barriers to sport.

The partnership includes a commitment through Nike Social & Community Impact as part of Nike's vision to create the future of youth sport in Portland. Efforts with RAJ Sports will focus on expanding youth access, supporting youth sport programming with trained coaches who represent the kids they serve and shifting perception about what sport looks like for all kids—especially girls, so they know sport is for them.

Nike and RAJ Sports will also put on Epicenter Week from 19–23 August in Portland, advancing women's sports through leadership, innovation and community. Anchored by the invitation-only "Epicenter: Women's Global Sports Summit at Philip H. Knight Campus", the week brings together senior executives, athletes and investors alongside professional games, public events and community programming.

Nike and RAJ Sports will explore thoughtful cross-platform opportunities connecting the Portland Thorns, Portland Fire and Nike to amplify stories that celebrate women athletes and the future of the game while staying authentic to each team and community.

As women's sport continues to grow, this partnership represents a shared commitment to lead with purpose, invest for the long term and help create a future where women athletes are supported at every level.