Check out the extended excellency for the Fleet and an upcoming outdoor watch party!
Weekly Wrap Up:
Haley Winn, this season’s Rookie of the Year, has had her contract extended with the Boston Fleet through the 2028-29 PWHL season. Additionally, Fleet forward Abby Newhook was re-signed for a two year player agreement for the 2027-28 season. As the off season sails on, more announcements will dock, so stay tuned!
The Connecticut Sun has announced a watch party, partnered with Xfinity! The event, Sun Under The Stars, is to bring the community together while the team hits the road. Fans can meet at Washington Park in Groton, CT with their blankets and lawn chairs on July 22 to watch the Sun face the Indiana Fever. There will be a free basketball clinic, ice cream truck and the first 30 attendees will be given a complimentary Sun fleece blanket! If you plan to attend, register here!
Recent Reads:
Lucy Adams is Brown University’s All-American Midfield Leader and U.S. National Team Standout! Read about her in Sarah Mahannah’s piece, Homegrown Athlete Spotlight: Lucy Adams.
During the time the world was in lockdown, the New England Surf Soccer Club came about! Writer Serena Croteau interviewed one of the directors, Darren Galagher, in her piece, Kick It Up A Notch: New England Surf. Read it here!
A Peek at a Past Piece:
Back in October, WotNE writer Helen Solis did a deep dive into the media coverage of women’s sports. You can read the piece, Why Do Women Still Get Less Media Coverage?, here!
Upcoming Events:
Boston Legacy FC vs. Washington Spirit on July 19 at Centreville Bank Stadium at 7 p.m. ET
Connecticut Sun vs. Indiana Fever on July 22 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 8 p.m. ET
Boston Legacy FC vs. KC Current on July 25 at Centreville Bank Stadium at 5 p.m. ET
Boston Banshees vs. New York Exiles on July 25 at The Stadium at Memorial Field at 5 p.m. ET