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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Petition against the Boston National Women’s Soccer League’s team name, BOS Nation, on change.org. Katya Engalichev created the petition when the league launched their team name on Oct. 15, receiving over 1,800 signatures. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER.

‘Too Many Balls’ busted by BOS Nation backlash, team apologizes for controversial branding

Lauren Albano November 13, 2024
A new women’s soccer franchise in Boston received criticism for its “boring” team name and controversial marketing campaign.
Runners in front of White Stadium in Franklin Park. White Stadium will be renovated ahead of plans for a new Boston team in the National Women’s Soccer League for 2026. SEAN YOUNG/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

White Stadium will host new pro-women’s soccer team

Crystal Yormick October 2, 2023
The City of Boston announced plans to welcome the 15th team in the National Women’s Soccer League, along with renovations of what will be the team’s home stadium, on Sept. 19 at a press conference at City Hall Plaza.
A postcard of the 1948 Boston Braves baseball team. Boston Universty’s Nickerson Field contains bits and pieces of the former team’s stomping grounds, Braves Field. COURTESY OF BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

How the Boston Braves, now lost to history, once called BU’s Nickerson Field home

Mitch Fink November 1, 2021
The Atlanta Braves, who hold a 3-2 lead over the Houston Astros in the World Series, are connected to Boston University's campus through Nickerson Field.
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