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Bears QB Caleb Williams Takes Stake in NWSL’s Boston Legacy FC

The quarterback invested through his firm 888 Midas, a move that underscores rising athlete involvement in NWSL ownership.

Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears looks on from the sideline during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at Solider Field on September 8, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Sep 28, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) celebrates after the game against Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Boston Legacy FC announced the investment Thursday as the expansion club prepares to enter the league in 2026 alongside Denver Summit FC.
  • Williams made the investment via 888 Midas and said women’s sports is a movement and that the club is building something special.
  • The team will open its inaugural season at Gillette Stadium because renovations to its planned home at White Stadium will not be finished for 2026.
  • The investor and advisory group features Aliyah Boston, Aly Raisman, Elizabeth Banks, and Celtics executive Brad Stevens with his wife, Tracy.
  • The Boston Globe reports that Linda Henry has sold her minority stake and is no longer affiliated, and the club has signed nine players toward its first roster.