FoXBOROUGH — Boston Legacy FC wrapped up its inaugural National Women’s Soccer League season with a 2-1 victory over Racing Louisville on Friday at Gillette Stadium, concluding a debut campaign in which the expansion team did not qualify for the playoffs. Boston finished with a 9-14-5 record, placing 12th in the 16-team league standings, and was officially eliminated from postseason contention on September 25.
Despite falling short of immediate success on the field, the club’s ownership and leadership outlined ambitious plans for sustained growth and competitiveness in the coming years. Controlling owner Jennifer Epstein emphasized that building a winning culture and infrastructure takes time and that future playoff appearances and championship contention are key goals.
“Success is about winning,” Epstein said. “We want to be out there on the pitch earning a playoff spot and competing for championships.” She expressed confidence in the current management team, including general manager Domè Guasch and head coach Filipa Patão, noting their commitment to strengthening the roster and refining the club’s approach.
The organization also highlighted progress off the field, with construction underway on a new stadium—White Stadium—expected to be completed in time for the 2028 season. This facility will join the club’s training center in Brockton, which is entering its first full year of operation. A portion of White Stadium is slated to open later this year as part of the phased development.
For the 2027 season, Boston Legacy FC will play its home games at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, before relocating to White Stadium in 2028. Team president Jennifer van Dijk pointed to strong fan engagement during the inaugural season, noting an average attendance of 10,588 per home match prior to Friday’s game. This figure places the club near the league average and comparable to established teams like Gotham FC, which averaged 10,934 fans.
The team set an attendance record at its season opener, attracting over 30,000 spectators at Gillette Stadium. Van Dijk described the fan base as “phenomenally diverse and unique,” attributing rapid growth to efforts in community outreach and brand building.
Legacy leadership voiced aspirations for the club to become an enduring element of Boston’s sports landscape. Epstein expressed the hope that the team will inspire future generations of young female athletes in the region. “I want generations of little girls dreaming that they someday can play for the Boston Legacy,” she said. “I want this club to have entered into the identity of Boston so we’re around, lasting, and sustainable for generations to come.”