Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is the latest investor in the NWSL, having joined the Boston Legacy’s investor group, announced as the league’s 15th franchise. This expansion team is set to start its first season in 2026. Williams, who was the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, founded a strategic investment firm, 888 Midas, and adds to a growing list of well-known athletes and sports executives who have invested in Boston Legacy, including Olympic champion Aly Raisman and Aliyah Boston, a WNBA player. Other notable investors include Brad Stevens, General Manager of the Celtics, and actress Elizabeth Banks.

“Women’s sports is a movement, and I admire and respect the work that the team and the NWSL continues to do to grow the sport and empower future generations of athletes. Boston Legacy Football Club is building something special, and we’re proud to be a part of what’s next,” Williams stated.

Williams joins a larger trend where high-profile athletes are investing in women’s sports; for instance, former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning has also invested in Denver Summit FC, which is the NWSL’s 16th club. Notable investors for Gotham FC include former WNBA player Sue Bird and NBA star Kevin Durant.

Further support comes from Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany, who are co-owners of the Kansas City Current, the 2025 NWSL Shield holder.

The Boston Legacy FC also has an athlete advisory board, containing FIFA Women’s World Cup winners Kristine Lilly and Sam Mewis. Jennifer Epstein, the controlling owner and co-founder, is part of the family that had long-time ownership of the Celtics.

“Caleb’s investment in Boston Legacy Football Club highlights the powerful momentum of women’s professional soccer and what it means to have professional athletes investing in our future,” Epstein remarked in a release.