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Portland Fire guard Carla Leite turned heads with her fashion choices ahead of Sunday’s WNBA matchup against the Washington Mystics. The French player opted for an elegant all-white beachwear ensemble, featuring a halter-style top paired with a flowing white skirt adorned with ruffled, tiered details. The stylish pregame look generated considerable buzz across social media platforms, while the Fire organization added to the festivities with a video showcasing pink glitter leading through their team tunnel.
Beyond her fashion statement, Leite enters the contest as a critical offensive contributor for Portland’s expansion franchise. Since joining the Fire through the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft, the 22-year-old has quickly established herself as one of the team’s most dynamic players. Through 33 appearances this season, Leite is averaging 15.5 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game while shooting 45.4 percent from the field and 37.0 percent from three-point range.
Leite’s recent performances demonstrate her capacity to take over games when her shot is falling. In August, she scored 23 points against Phoenix while shooting 60 percent from the field, and delivered an even more impressive display against Toronto with 27 points and 11 assists. Prior to her WNBA career, the Poissy native won the 2025 EuroCup Women’s championship with Villeneuve-d’Ascq and earned Finals MVP honors.
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