Boston Legacy FC to hold inaugural match against Gotham FC

New NWSL team kicks off season at Gillette Stadium

Mar. 14, 2026 at 12:49pm

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Nine years after the last pro women's soccer game in Massachusetts, Boston Legacy FC is set to kick off their inaugural season today at Gillette Stadium against Gotham FC. Boston Legacy FC will be the 15th team in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) starting play in 2026, with the game being broadcasted nationally at 12:30 p.m.

Why it matters

The launch of Boston Legacy FC adds to Boston's winning sports legacy and provides a home for the greatest female athletes of our time in a market that has been without pro women's soccer for nearly a decade.

The details

Boston Legacy FC is a new club committed to creating opportunities for women in professional soccer. Founded and led by women, the team will be the 15th franchise in the NWSL, the top women's professional soccer league in the United States.

  • Boston Legacy FC will hold their inaugural match on March 14, 2026.
  • The game will be broadcast nationally at 12:30 p.m.

The players

Boston Legacy FC

A new professional women's soccer team that will be the 15th franchise in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

Gotham FC

An existing NWSL team that will be the opponent for Boston Legacy FC's inaugural match.

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What’s next

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

The takeaway

The launch of Boston Legacy FC marks the return of professional women's soccer to Massachusetts after a nearly decade-long absence, providing a new platform for the region's top female athletes to showcase their talents.