After failed last-minute attempts to sell the club to the owners of the New England Revolution[2] and to local commercial real estate developers,[3] the Boston Breakers officially folded on January 25, 2018, and did not participate in the NWSL in 2018.

[4] Reports generally blamed lack of marketing and resultant limited fanbase for the club's demise.

[5][6] Last updated: April 11, 2017Source: [7] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

On June 21, it was announced the team re-signed goalkeeper Libby Stout as a keeper replacement for the injured Abby Smith.

The trophy for 2017 is representative of the unofficial mascot of the Boston Breakers, "Chunk", a British Bulldog owned by team President of Soccer Operations and Development, Lee Billard.