Boston Renegades

What Boston Renegades does

Boston Renegades Inc. is a Massachusetts-based nonprofit organization operating an eight-time national champion women's tackle football team competing in the Women's Football Alliance (WFA) Pro division. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Boston, the team has won five consecutive WFA Pro National Championships from 2020 to 2024, including a 2024 victory over the St. Louis Slam. The organization serves female athletes seeking professional-level competitive opportunities in women's tackle football, addressing a scarcity of elite-level playing pathways in the sport. Star quarterback Allison Cahill, a five-time MVP in her 20th season, anchors the team.

The business model is community-driven and four-stream: (1) game-day ticket sales for home and championship events at local venues, (2) corporate sponsorships (six named partners including iCapital, Perpetual, Trillium Asset Management, 3 Media Web, Ward Construction, and Family Dinner, all at minor tier), (3) individual donations accepted via the website, and (4) merchandise sales through a third-party SpiritSale-powered e-commerce storefront. The go-to-market motion is event-driven, relying on home games, open tryouts under the 'Play for the Renegades' program (no prior experience required), and content/earned media including a 'Born To Play' documentary, 'Renegades Rundown' podcast, and regional press coverage from the Boston Globe, NE Football Journal, Eagle Tribune, and Revere Journal.

Operationally, the organization runs lean with 7 employees and an active board/leadership structure including a head coach and general manager. Geographic reach is concentrated in the Northeast USA, with merchandise distribution extending globally via the online storefront. Adjacent community initiatives include The 100 Club supporter membership, the Renegades Foundation, and an explicit Equity and Inclusion commitment. The organization is privately held with no disclosed venture, private equity, or institutional investors and is funded entirely through operating revenues, donations, and sponsorship contributions.

Name

Boston Renegades

Legal name

Boston Renegades Inc.

Website

https://bostonrenegadesfootball.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Boston Renegades is a Boston-based nonprofit operating an eight-time national champion women's tackle football team in the Women's Football Alliance Pro division, serving female athletes, fans, sponsors, and donors through games, media content, and community programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Sports Team

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Athlete & Team Sponsorship Deals (Official Partners, Jersey/Kit Sponsors) (MPAKALAA)

Keywords

• Women's tackle football
• Professional football team
• Team sponsorship programs
• Sports merchandise sales
• Competitive sports league

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from selling tickets to home games and championship events.
2. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors provide financial support in exchange for logo placement, brand visibility, and partnership recognition on the team website and at games.
3. Donations: Individual fans and supporters can make donations to support the women's football team and its operations.
4. Merchandise Sales: Online shop selling team merchandise including apparel and memorabilia.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Boston Renegades operate an eight-time national champion women's tackle football team competing in the Women's Football Alliance (WFA) Pro division, based in Boston, Massachusetts. The organization fields a competitive team, sells game-day tickets and championship event admission, runs an online merchandise shop for branded apparel and memorabilia, and supports operations through corporate sponsorships and individual donations.

Product overview

Boston Renegades is an eight-time national champion women's tackle football team competing in the Women's Football Alliance (WFA) Pro division. The organization operates as a unified sports product rather than a technology platform, offering multiple related services including: the core football team product, the 'Born To Play' documentary, team sponsorship opportunities, merchandise sales via an external e-commerce platform, a donation program, player recruitment services, The 100 Club supporter membership, and the Renegades Foundation community initiative. These offerings are interconnected through the team's brand and championship legacy, serving fans, sponsors, players, and donors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boston Renegades Women's Tackle Football Team Eight-time national champion women's tackle football team competing in the Women's Football Alliance (WFA) Pro division. Provides elite-level competitive football opportunities for women athletes and entertainment for fans.
• Team Sponsorship Program Corporate sponsorship opportunities for businesses to partner with the eight-time national champion women's football team in exchange for logo placement, brand visibility, and partnership recognition on the team website and at games.
• Merchandise Shop Online merchandise store selling Boston Renegades branded apparel, memorabilia, and team items through the SpiritSale.com third-party e-commerce platform.
• Donation Program Donation program enabling individual fans and supporters to contribute financially to support the women's football team's operations and activities.
• Play for the Renegades Player recruitment program inviting women to join the team through open tryouts; no previous football experience is required.
• The 100 Club Membership club for dedicated supporters of the team, offering an organized way to back the organization.
• Born To Play Documentary Documentary film about the Boston Renegades women's football team featured in the site's press box and media coverage section.
• Renegades Foundation Team foundation supporting community initiatives and the team's broader community activities.
• Renegades Rundown Podcast Multi-episode podcast series covering the Boston Renegades women's football team, distributed through the official website and audio platforms.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Ward ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction company sponsoring the team with logo placement on official website.
• Family DinnerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand/company (sharefamilydinner.com) sponsoring the team with logo displayed on official website.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Louis Slam: WFA Pro women's tackle football team that played the Boston Renegades in the 2024 national championship game. Direct competitor in the same league and division with comparable on-field product, sponsorship model, and ticket-driven revenue base.
• Chicago Force: Long-standing WFA women's tackle football team based in Chicago referenced in Boston Renegades press coverage. Direct peer competing in the same national championship picture with similar community-driven operations.
• DC Divas: Established WFA women's tackle football team based in Washington, DC with a multi-title history. Direct comparable operating the same league structure, sponsorship-driven model, and grassroots fan engagement.
• Dallas Elite: WFA women's tackle football team based in Dallas, Texas. Direct peer in the same league circuit with similar ticket, sponsorship, and merchandise revenue model.
• Pittsburgh Rebellion: WFA women's tackle football team based in Pittsburgh. Direct peer in women's tackle football competing in the same league ecosystem and championship tournament.
• Pacific Warriors: WFA women's tackle football team based in the Pacific Northwest region. Direct peer in the same league with comparable semi-professional structure and community-based operations.
• San Diego Surge: WFA women's tackle football team based in San Diego. Direct peer in the same women's tackle football circuit with similar sponsorship and ticketing model.
• Birmingham Burn: WFA women's tackle football team based in Birmingham. Direct peer competing in the same national league with comparable grassroots team operations and sponsorship model.

Regional players

• Boston Fleet: Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) team based in Boston. Regional peer operating a different women's professional sport in the same Boston market, competing for overlapping sponsor and fan attention.

Emerging players

• Athletes Unlimited: Network of women's professional sports leagues using a player-empowerment model across multiple sports. Emerging player in women's professional sports that intersects with the broader women's sports sponsorship and audience landscape.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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