Last month, the Boston Legacy Football Club announced the establishment of an Athlete Advisory Board, which includes as a member Sam Mewis, a World Cup champion from Boston.
In the wake of the news on Aug. 20, Mewis visited Dorchester, where she met with season ticket holders at Dorchester Brewing Co. and participated in a Q&A forum moderated by Ashley Phillips, Northeastern’s head soccer coach and former Boston Breakers goalkeeper.
“Growing up playing soccer in the Boston area, so much of my soccer career was shaped by the people and organizations in Massachusetts,” said Mewis. “I’m looking forward to supporting my hometown club, and helping BLFC set the standard for player care by sharing my experience and insight.”
As a board member, Mewis joins a group of former and current professional athletes who will help guide the Legacy’s approach to supporting their athletes on and off the field.
“I’m so honored to be a part of it,” Mewis told The Reporter. “I feel like I have gathered a lot of experience over the years throughout my career. I feel like this is such a unique opportunity to help support my hometown club.”
Serving with Mewis on the board are Aliyah Boston, WNBA all-star for the Indiana Fever; Kristine Lilly, retired USWNT and Boston Breakers player; Allison Feaster, retired WNBA player and Vice President, Team Operations & Organizational Growth at the Boston Celtics; Jennifer Epstein, Controlling Manager of Boston Legacy FC; and Domè Gausch, General Manager of Boston Legacy FC.
The group means tol elevate the player experience for each athlete in the black and green. Said Epstein: “This accomplished group brings unparalleled insight from the highest levels of professional sports and will play a key role in ensuring that athlete voices guide decisions across the club. The inaugural season in 2026 will mark the launch of a best-in-class, player-first organization, committed to excellence.”
The growth of the National Women’s Soccer League has been exciting for all involved.
“I think people are really catching on that this is not only a great investment, it’s a great product,” Mewis said. “I feel really proud to have been a small part in the growth and the excitement around women’s soccer in this country.” Sam Mewis, left, a World Cup champion for Team USA, talked about her career and professional women’s soccer with Ashley Phillips, Northeastern University’s head soccer coach on Aug. 21 at Dorchester Brewing Co.
