This year, I think the question becomes can it continue to maintain its high level of competitiveness from top to bottom? Because that's what separates the NWSL from every other league in the world. There's excitement for both new teams, and it's clear Denver's fans are ready to show out in a big way.
Heaps is expected to join Denver in June after finishing the season and her current contract with French powerhouse OL Lyonnes. She signed with Denver through the 2029 NWSL season. It's a move that, from the outside, felt inevitable, like a when not if for the Colorado native, but she told ESPN that she wasn't sure the timing would work out when rumors of Denver expansion first surfaced years ago.
"Juju's investment marks a groundbreaking moment for women's sports and the power of NIL," Boston Legacy owner Jennifer Epstein said. "As the first college athlete to directly invest in a women's professional sports team, she's showing that today's student-athletes aren't just building their own brands -- they're shaping the future of the game. "We're thrilled to welcome Juju to Boston Legacy FC as we build momentum toward our inaugural 2026 season and home opener on March 14, 2026."
