Photo: The Boston Militia’s Amanda Alpert celebrates the team’s second Women’s Football Alliance national championship, third overall, over the San Diego Surge in August 2014. Credit: Boston Militia.
The Boston Militia, the Somerville-based women’s football team, has been shut down.
Owner Ernie Boch Jr., well-known for his car dealerships, announced the news Monday on the team’s website.
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“It is with heavy heart that I announce the discontinuation of the Boston Militia,” he wrote. “The limited numbers of teams in the Northeast has resulted in a reduced schedule over the last few years, causing the professional level of competition to decline.”
In their seven seasons, the Militia went an impressive 67-6 and won three national championships, including the Women’s Football Alliance title last year.
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The team played its home games at Dilboy Stadium in Somerville.
The statement was also posted on the team’s Facebook page, see below.
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