Boston Legacy draws record crowd at Gillette Stadium in inaugural home opener

Boston Legacy's inaugural home opener at Gillette Stadium set a National Women's Soccer League record for highest-attended inaugural home opener and featured a fan fest and a halftime performance by New Kids on the Block.

Boston Legacy played its inaugural home opener at Gillette Stadium against Gotham FC, drawing thousands of fans. The match set a National Women's Soccer League record as the highest-attended inaugural home opener. Ahead of the game, a Boston Legacy Fan Fest offered face painting, games and hair braiding. Boston Public Schools' marching bands from ten high schools took part in the pregame activities. Event details: - Match: Boston Legacy vs Gotham FC at Gillette Stadium. - Attendance: Set NWSL record for highest-attended inaugural home opener. - Fan Fest: Included face painting, games and hair braiding. - Community performance: Boston Public Schools marching bands from 10 high schools participated. - Halftime: New Kids on the Block performed and Donnie Wahlberg signed autographs. - Home venues: Boston Legacy will play home games at Gillette Stadium and Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket until White Stadium is completed in 2027. Summary: The high turnout highlighted broad local interest and community involvement in the team's launch. Boston Legacy will continue to play home games at Gillette Stadium and Centreville Bank Stadium until White Stadium is completed in 2027.