SFA talks with Boston officials explore a biennial friendly match
Boston talks follow World Cup visit
The SFA is discussing a recurring friendly match in Boston, with talks still at an early stage. More discussions are planned with state senators ahead of Scotland’s Nations League fixture against North Macedonia at Hampden on Friday.
The Tartan Army spent two weeks in Boston in June during the World Cup. Their presence left a strong impression on the city and helped foster ties with people who joined the celebrations.
Senator proposes an invitational tournament
Massachusetts state senator Paul Feeney visited Scotland this week while in the UK for energy-related talks. He said he wanted to build on the bonds formed between Scottish supporters and people in Boston.
Feeney described the summer as more than a football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. He said Massachusetts had been considering lessons from the event and whether an invitational tournament could maintain the connection, noting that a World Cup cannot happen every year.
Senate backs concept unanimously
Feeney said the Massachusetts Senate voted unanimously in support of the concept. The discussions about organising a regular fixture remain at an early stage.
Key points
- The SFA is in active discussions about a biennial friendly in Boston.
- Further talks with state senators are expected before Scotland’s Nations League match against North Macedonia.
- Massachusetts senator Paul Feeney said the state Senate unanimously supported exploring the proposal.
- The SFA is also in advanced negotiations with Massachusetts businesses about investment in Scottish football.