The city of Boston has been awarded an expansion franchise in the National Women's Soccer League, with the new team set to play in 2026. Mayor Wu's office announced the exciting news, which will see professional women's soccer return to Boston after the departure of the Boston Breakers in 2017, according to Boston 25 News.
The new Boston team, the league's fifteenth, has yet to be named, but we do know that the expansion group has plans to refurbish White Stadium in Franklin Park as its home base. The upgrades to the venue come with a hefty $30 million price tag. Professional women's soccer has experienced a surge in popularity over the past five years, creating an eager fanbase ready to welcome the new team with open arms.
With the addition of this new soccer team, Boston solidifies its status as a powerhouse for women's sports. The Professional Women's Hockey League is launching its season in the city in January, and the Boston Renegades of the Women's Football Alliance stand as five-time defending champions, as another CBS News article noted.
This boost in women's sports comes just in time for the 2026 season, which will also see another club added to the NWSL lineup, as The Boston Globe reported. The NWSL was established in 2012 with eight teams, and the 2026 expansion will bring the count to an impressive 15, showcasing the continued growth and interest in women's soccer across the nation.
