<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3zewQA_0vlSawVN00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3zewQA_0vlSawVN00" width="1200" height="600" >The Boston Globe’s Globe Summit highlighted the anticipated economic and cultural impact of the 2026 World Cup on Massachusetts soccer. Key panelists, including executives from NWSL Boston and the New England Revolution, noted an expected $1.1 billion economic boost and a potential growth in U.S. soccer fandom from 100 million to over 140 million. The discussion also pointed out the establishment of an NWSL team in Boston, emphasizing community engagement and the need for professional women's soccer parity. Additionally, there are ongoing efforts to secure a downtown soccer-specific stadium and improve team performance, fostering a broader soccer culture in the region.<ul><li>$1.1 billion: Projected economic benefit from the 2026 World Cup to Boston and Massachusetts.</li><li>From 60 million to 80 million: Increase in U.S. soccer fans post-1994 World Cup, with projections over 140 million post-2026.</li></ul>State of Play<ul><li>Ongoing preparations for the 2026 World Cup include collaboration with local agencies.</li><li>NWSL Boston is finalizing plans for White Stadium renovations and building a training facility.</li><li>The New England Revolution's transition to grass at Gillette Stadium will begin in early 2026.</li></ul>As 2026 approaches, efforts will focus on enhancing community ties through soccer programs, finalizing stadium plans, and increasing the visibility and relevance of both men's and women's soccer in Boston.Bottom LineThe convergence of NWSL Boston, the 2026 World Cup, and renewed investment in the Revolution represents a pivotal moment for soccer in Massachusetts, signaling a transformation towards a mainstream sport with substantial community involvement.</div></body>

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Recap of The State of Soccer in Massachusetts

The Boston Globe’s Globe Summit highlighted the anticipated economic and cultural impact of the 2026 World Cup on Massachusetts soccer. Key panelists, including executives from NWSL Boston and the New England Revolution, noted an expected $1.1 billion economic boost and a potential growth in U.S. soccer fandom from 100 million to over 140 million. The discussion also pointed out the establishment of an NWSL team in Boston, emphasizing community engagement and the need for professional women's soccer parity. Additionally, there are ongoing efforts to secure a downtown soccer-specific stadium and improve team performance, fostering a broader soccer culture in the region.