'You Look At The Atmosphere For The Celtics': Sophie Cunningham’s Nod For Boston WNBA Expansion Gets Fever Teammate’s Opinion

The TD Garden has hosted two straight sellouts—and this one felt more like a home game for the Fever, even though it was technically a Sun event. With nearly 19,156 crowding in, fans went wild for both Clark’s signature triples and Boston’s local vibe. 

Sophie Cunningham has repeatedly said Boston deserves its own team, and now her case just got louder. If TD Garden draws this kind of crowd for traveling games, imagine that packed night after night—not just for a one-off spectacle, but for a full season’s heartbeat.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert recently confirmed expansion to 18 teams—but Boston missed the current round. Still, with this backing from players and politicians (including Gov. Maura Healey), it’s clear Sophie Cunningham isn’t just dreaming—she’s doing work. 

Moreover, when local stars like Aliyah Boston step up and praise the fan experience, it’s not social media flex—it’s real evidence. Sophie Cunningham sees it: this is less sideline chatter, more market signal—and she’s planting her flag early.

If the WNBA wants a big-city success story, they don’t need to look far. They already got one courtside—and Sophie Cunningham will be watching every step.

Aliyah Boston Says Boston Is Ready for Its Own WNBA Franchise

Aliyah Boston joined Sophie Cunningham in making the case that Boston could light up the WNBA—without a hint of hesitation.

“This is going to be the second year in a row that the TD Garden has sold out,” said Gov. Maura Healey as she proclaimed “WNBA Day” in Boston. –CBS News

Boston grew up in Massachusetts and played high school ball nearby—so this city holds special meaning. But she didn’t lean on hometown bias. Her remarks about TD Garden aren’t nostalgia—they’re market data: big crowd, sharp energy, full courts.

Massachusetts Governor Healey also threw support behind a Boston franchise, calling it “the perfect place for a WNBA team.” That proclamation echoes what players are saying: fans are here, the stage is huge, and the city has a history of iconic sports success.

For Sophie Cunningham, having teammates like Boston and players like Clark pushing the same narrative is powerful reinforcement. Boston’s perspective brings weight: this isn’t just market theory—it’s player-backed logic from someone who knows both court and city.