PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Portland Thorns have signed a multi‑year agreement with KeyBank (NYSE: KEY), naming the financial institution the club's Official Retail Bank and launching a slate of programs focused on community impact, youth development, and financial empowerment.
The partnership centers on expanding opportunities for girls and young women in Portland, with investments supporting several cornerstone Thorns initiatives, including Community Captain, the Thorns Academy, and the Lead(HERS) of Tomorrow program.
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