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Soccer Fans Flock To Gillette Stadium For Boston Legacy's First Game, "Women's Sports Is Just As Important."
Thousands of fans went wild when their team took the field and showed off their relentless skills against Gotham FC.
Updated on: March 16, 2026
Soccer fans were fired up at Boston Legacy's inaugural home opener at Gillette Stadium against New York's Gotham FC.
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"It means everything we've been working to this day for over two years to make sure the instadium presence and that the fans are ready to support this team," Boston Independent Supporters Association member Anna Esten said.
The game set National Women's Soccer League records, becoming the highest-attended inaugural home opener in league history. But before the game, a Boston Legacy Fan Fest got fans even more excited with face painting, games and hair braiding. Boston Public High School's marching band got the crowd.
