Boston Legacy Football Club Announces Preliminary 2026 Preseason Roster
Boston (Jan 14, 2026) - Boston Legacy Football Club today announced their preliminary 23-player roster going into 2026 NWSL preseason.
The Legacy will travel to Florida to begin preseason training under head coach Filipa Patão, as well as her technical staff, including assistant coach Bárbara Reis, assistant coach Michael Balogun, goalkeeper coach Hugo Figueiredo, director of high performance Dan Jones, tactical analyst Kelly Crew, and video analyst Fionn Foley Twomey. Overall, 26 sporting support staff will travel with the players to Florida.
Roster by position:
Goalkeepers (3): Laurel Ivory, Casey Murphy, Hannah Stambaugh
Defenders (7): Laurel Ansbrow, Laís Araújo (INTL), Jorelyn Carabalí (INTL), Emerson Elgin, Nicki Hernandez, Kaká (INTL), Bianca St-Georges
Midfielders (6): Alba Caño (INTL), Aleigh Gambone, Annie Karich, Sophia Lowenberg, Barbara Olivieri, Chloe Ricketts
Forwards (7): Amanda Allen, Amanda Gutierres (INTL), Fauzia Najjemba (INTL), Nichelle Prince, Sammy Smith, Ella Stevens, Aïssata Traoré (INTL)
Key:
INTL - International Player
About Boston Legacy Football Club
Boston Legacy FC will add to Boston’s winning legacy as the 15 th team in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) starting play in 2026. Founded and led by women, the club is committed to creating a home for the greatest female athletes of our time, building upon the supercharged legacy of Boston’s historic sports teams, cultivating a community of fans with impact at its core, and forging new connections across our city through sport. For more information, please visit bostonlegacyfc.com or its social media platforms – LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter (X), TikTok, Bluesky, Facebook
