US EditionFilipa Patão Joins The NWSL As Boston Legacy FC’s First Head Coach
- On June 25, 2025, Boston Legacy FC revealed that Filipa Patão will serve as the club’s inaugural head coach as they prepare for their NWSL debut in 2026.
- The club selected Pato because of her success at Benfica and the competitive challenge presented by the American league, which she embraces.
- Pato led Benfica from 2020 to 2025, winning five consecutive top league titles and reaching the 2023-24 UEFA Women’s Champions League quarterfinals.
- General manager Dom Guasch said the club seeks a coach who builds culture and style “beyond just winning games,” and Pato expressed excitement about joining Boston and starting work.
- With Pato in place and visa approval completed, Legacy FC will focus on roster building ahead of its inaugural 2026 season in a highly competitive league.
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Filipa Patão named coach of NWSL expansion club, the Boston Legacy
BOSTON (AP) — Benfica coach Filipa Patão has been hired as the new head coach of the National Women's Soccer League club Boston Legacy.
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