‘The heartbeat of game day’: how NWSL fans in Boston built culture from the ground up
Summary
The Boston Independent Supporters’ Association (ISA) spent over two years preparing to support Boston’s new National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team, the Legacy. On March 14, 2026, they celebrated the team’s first game by creating a large banner and cheering loudly at Gillette Stadium, helping build excitement for the franchise despite the team not yet having a permanent home stadium.Key Facts
- The Boston ISA formed before the NWSL team had a name, mascot, or players.
- The Legacy’s first game took place on March 14, 2026, at Gillette Stadium.
- The ISA created a large banner (“tifo”) showing a swan to support the team.
- Over 30,000 fans attended the first game out of nearly 65,000 stadium seats.
- The team is playing home games at two stadiums while their permanent Boston stadium is being built, expected to be ready in 2028.
- Boston did not have a professional women’s soccer team since the Boston Breakers folded after 2017.
- The ISA works closely with the team and organizes chants, drums, and fan activities at every home game.
- The NWSL announced Boston as an expansion city for the 2026 season in September 2023.
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