2017 Boston Breakers season


The 2017 Boston Breakers season was the club's twelfth season overall, eighth consecutive season, and fifth season as a member of the National Women's Soccer League. They finished 9th in the 10 team league with a record of 4 wins, 13 losses, and 7 draws.

Players and coaches

Coaching staff

Players

Mid-Season Roster Transactions

On June 21, it was announced the team re-signed goalkeeper Libby Stout as a keeper replacement for the injured Abby Smith. Stout has previously been initially waived by the team on May 10.
On June 30, 2017, the Breakers waived defender Kylie Strom from the roster, and picked up forward Katie Stengel from waivers, who was released on June 28 by the Washington Spirit.

Pre-Season

Regular season

Results summary

League standings

2017 Supporters Award

In 2017 the official supporters group of the Boston Breakers, The Boston Armada, began a tradition of awarding one player at each home game with a supporters award. This award recognizes a player's individual contribution to the team during the match.
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.
Date of Home MatchOpponentAward Recipient
April 23, 2017Sky Blue FCRosie White
April 29, 2017Seattle Reign FCAbby Smith
May 7, 2017North Carolina CourageAllysha Chapman
May 19, 2017Portland Thorns FCAngela Salem
June 24, 2017North Carolina CourageChristen Westphal
July 1, 2017Washington SpiritMargaret Purce
July 7, 2017Chicago Red StarsSammy Jo Prudhomme
August 4, 2017FC Kansas CityAdriana Leon
August 16, 2017Houston DashIfeoma Onumonu
August 19, 2017Orlando PrideAmanda DaCosta
September 10, 2017Portland Thorns FCMargaret Purce
September 30, 2017The COTY Angela Salem