Oregon billionaire, Phoenix Suns co-owner among new Portland Thorns investors

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Following the $63 million sale of the Portland Thorns, the owners have welcomed investors expected to bring fresh “expertise and capacity” to the football club.

Lisa Bhathal Merage and Alex Bhathal of RAJ Sports — who act as governor and alternate governor of the National Women’s Soccer League’s Portland team — announced five investors on Thursday morning.

Portland State’s food carts will remain open due to support from city

Phoenix...