Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 9, 2026 ~1 min source read

‘The heartbeat of game day’: how NWSL fans in Boston built culture from the ground up

Even before Boston's new NWSL team had a name, a mascot or a roster, there were fans organizing, ready and waiting to embrace the franchise. The group arrived at their seats in the supporters' section behind the north goal and unfurled the tifo they had spent many hours diligently painting.

‘The heartbeat of game day’: how NWSL fans in Boston built culture from the ground up

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Even before Boston's new NWSL team had a name, a mascot or a roster, there were fans organizing, ready and waiting to embrace the franchise.

The group arrived at their seats in the supporters' section behind the north goal and unfurled the tifo they had spent many hours diligently painting.

Through the loss of one franchise, name controversies and stadium changes, Legacy supporters have created an environment of advocacy and belonging More than two years of work had led to this moment for the...

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Even before Boston's new NWSL team had a name, a mascot or a roster, there were fans organizing, ready and waiting to embrace the franchise. The group arrived at their seats in the supporters' section behind the north goal and unfurled the tifo they had spent many hours diligently painting. Through the loss of one franchise, name controversies and stadium changes, Legacy supporters have created an environment of advocacy and belonging More than two years of work had led to this moment for the Boston Independent Supporters' Association (ISA).

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  • Through the loss of one franchise, name controversies and stadium changes, Legacy supporters have created an environment of advocacy and belonging More than two years of work had led to this moment for the...

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