Linda Henry, the Boston Globe’s chief executive, has backed out of her ownership stake in the NWSL’s expansion team in Boston.
The announcement, which Henry shared to her Instagram story on Friday, comes as the team pushes toward its inaugural season in 2026. The divestment process remains pending, with Henry informing the team of her plans to exit their group two months ago.
“In December, I officially notified the Boston NWSL team that I would be exiting the investor group,” Henry said on Friday, as reported by the Boston Globe. “We are working together and expect to complete the process soon, and I will then just be a Boston fan, not part of the BosNation team in any way.
“As an ardent supporter of women’s sports, I happily joined as a limited, passive investor when the group was forming. I remain very excited about the growth and future of women’s sports in Boston and beyond.”
Henry is the CEO of Boston Globe Media, whose portfolio includes the Boston Globe. She co-owns the media company with her husband, John Henry, who is also the principal owner of Fenway Sports Group, which has controlling stakes in the Boston Red Sox, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Liverpool FC in the English Premier League.
The financial terms of Henry’s investment in the expansion team…
