Portland Cherry Bombs FC debuted its new mascot, Mary T. Cherry, during the team’s inaugural home opener at Lents Park in Portland on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The Cherry Bombs won 4-0 in an exhibition match that also marked the start of a new partnership with Portland Opera. Opera singers and a pianist performed during the game, leading chants and adding live music to the matchday atmosphere. —Photos by Mark_W_Graves, The Oregonian/OregonLive cherrybombsfc #PortlandCherryBombs #CherryBombsFC #PortlandSoccer #WomensSoccer #PortlandOpera LentsPark PortlandSports PDXEvents PDXSoccer OregonSoccer MaryTCherry