Aliyah Boston Invests in the NWSL’s Boston Legacy FC
WNBA star Aliyah Boston has made an investment in the Boston Legacy FC, a team in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). The news was confirmed this Monday, marking a milestone in the expansion of the participation of female sports figures in the ownership of professional teams. Boston, a standout player for the Indiana Fever, is currently in Boston for a game against the Connecticut Sun at the TD Garden, which adds special significance to this investment in her hometown. The Boston Legacy FC, an NWSL expansion team, is scheduled to debut in 2026. The ownership group is led by Jennifer Epstein, founder of Juno Equity, and includes Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman, actress Elizabeth Banks, and Celtics general manager Brad Stevens, along with his wife, Tracy.Boston, a three-time All-Star, grew up in Massachusetts and played basketball at Worcester Academy, where he won two state championships. His jersey was the first to be retired by the school in 2024.I am proud to join the ownership group of the Boston Legacy. This city saw me grow up, and the support I felt here shaped much of who I am. I couldn’t be more excited to have the opportunity to invest in a franchise that is building something special for its players, for the city, and for women’s sports in general.
Aliyah Boston
The New York Liberty star and 2024 WNBA champion, Sabrina Ionescu, also became an investor in Bay FC earlier this year.Aliyah’s investment in our club demonstrates the strength of women’s sports as our two leagues, the WNBA and the NWSL, continue to grow and expand.
Jennifer Epstein
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In addition, former WNBA players such as Candace Parker, Sue Bird, and Renee Montgomery have also invested in professional sports teams. Caitlin Clark, Boston teammate in Indiana and Rookie of the Year in 2024, was also part of a group of owners who bid for an NWSL team for Cincinnati, although the city was not selected for expansion. In 2026, the Boston Legacy will play its first full season of home games at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, due to delays in the renovation of its proposed stadium.
