Boston World Cup games to go ahead
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The town and Kraft Sports issued a joint statement Wednesday night, stating that the two sides have come to an agreement on the nearly $8 million funding that Foxborough will receive and the approval
The team's inaugural game is a home opener at Gillette Stadium, with lots of fanfare to boot. The Legacy's debut comes during a busy year for soccer in Massachusetts.
Boston's host committee and Kraft Sports & Entertainment pledged funds to help fill a $7.8 million gap but were instantly rejected
The Legacy will take the pitch Saturday for their debut, a nationally televised matchup against reigning champion Gotham FC at 12:30 p.m.
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Hiring, recruitment, branding, marketing, uniform design, community engagement, scheduling — the to-do list stretched for miles in the leadup to the club’s first game.
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The fate of World Cup games set to be played in Massachusetts this summer is no longer in limbo FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The fate of World Cup games set to be played in Massachusetts this summer is no longer in limbo.