Boston Legacy FC scored a decisive blow in the battle to turn White Stadium into a permanent home.A $325 million renovation project, in partnership with the city of Boston, was put on hold after legal challenges from an environmental nonprofit and local residents.The Project began in 2025 but work was haltedStantecBut the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled on Wednesday that the plan “does not violate state law, effectively allowing it to move forward.” Mayor Michelle Wu hailed the decision as a victory for the community as a whole.“Today’s clear and unanimous decision from the state’s highest court confirms that Boston’s student-athletes, park lovers, and community will fully benefit from this landmark investment in our future, without further delay,” she said in a statement. “Renovations at White Stadium in Franklin Park are well underway to deliver a state-of-the-art facility that will be available in every season.“This is a great victory for our City—and for all who believe that Boston can and should take big swings to get things done for our community.”Who plays at White Stadium?White Stadium opened in 1949 with a capacity of 10,500 for the use of Boston Public Schools athletics. The renovation will create a modern, 11,000-seat soccer venue that meets the National Women’s Soccer League’s minimum standards.Critics have questioned the use of $135 million in public funding and questioned its community use even with continued use as a hub for student athletes.“Our community has rightful concerns,” said Sen. Liz Miranda in a statement to The Reporter. “We’ve seen what can happen, even on a smaller scale, at Carter Playground. “It is still a public park, but many Roxbury residents don’t feel like that space is for them anymore. White Stadium will be given a major upgradeStantecView Tweet: https://t.co/9pQ8RYpyXZ“We cannot let that happen at White Stadium. There are still real questions about transportation, parking, access, and the impact on Franklin Park and surrounding neighborhoods. Those conversations need to continue.”The Emerald Necklace Conservancy that sued the city and franchise revealed its frustrations.“We’re disappointed by this outcome,” read a statement: “There is still time to transition to a smaller but fully public project that would be better for Boston’s students, the public and local residents. “Such a project would be much more affordable, would not displace previous users of the playing field like the BPS football program, would not negatively impact existing park users and neighbors, and from a maintenance perspective, would be significantly more sustainable long-term.”While the objections have been noted, it is now full steam ahead on the arena, with the Legacy currently 14th in a debut season.The race is now on to get construction completed after years of delays in time for summer 2027.