Highlighting momentum and importance of women’s sports, Governor joins Mayor for Boston Renegades’ Women’s Football Alliance Game

Visit included tour of Harry Della Russo Stadium and pregame pep talk

Special to The Advocate

On Saturday, June 1, Governor Maura Healey visited Revere to cheer on the Boston Renegades, New England’s premier women’s tackle football team and defending Pro Division Champions in the Women’s Football Alliance. Mayor Patrick Keefe, First Lady Jennifer Keefe and Renegades’ representatives welcomed Governor Healey for a tour of Harry Della Russo Stadium – the Renegades’ home stadium since 2015 – as well as a pregame visit with the team.

“Revere has been a proud host to the Renegades for nearly a decade and I’m grateful to have been joined by Governor Healey to bring much deserved attention to this team’s accomplishments and the bright future of women’s sports – not just in the Commonwealth, but nationwide,” said Mayor Keefe. “We are lucky to have a true dynasty in professional sports right in our backyard. We look forward to celebrating many more championships with the Renegades.”

Before heading into the stands to cheer on the Renegades, the Governor and Mayor visited the team locker room to congratulate the team, thank them for their contributions in advancing women’s football and share well wishes. Governor Healey also participated in the ceremonial coin toss. The Renegades took home a major 90-7 victory over the New York Wolves.

The Boston Renegades, who were incorporated in 2015, are five-time national champions of the Women’s Football Alliance and hold seven titles overall. The Women’s Football Alliance has been in operation since 2009, with a restructuring in 2015 that added three levels of play and increased the number of teams in the league from 36 to 60.

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