NWSL announces Boston Breakers to cease operations

CHICAGO (Jan. 28, 2018) - The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) announced today that the Boston Breakers will cease operations, effective immediately. The 2018 NWSL season will now feature a nine-team, single-table alignment with a 24-game schedule that will see each club play three games against every opponent in the league.

"The Boston Breakers are one of the longest running and most historic clubs in women's soccer, so we certainly understand that fans of the NWSL and the sport will be disappointed to learn of the club's decision to cease operations," said NWSL Managing Director Amanda Duffy. "In the best interest for the long-term viability of the NWSL, we will operate with nine…