The National Women’s Soccer League announced Sunday that the Boston Breakers will cease operations in advance of the 2018 season.
Many players were told last week that the team was folding, but no official league announcement was made and rumors circulated over the weekend that an investor or group of investors might step forward to save the team. Boston Breakers managing partner Peter Stoller confirmed the last-minute scramble for a buyer.
“Discussions with an active buyer who had signed a letter of intent were ongoing since November of 2017. Unfortunately, due to certain factors that process was halted on short notice.