2025 NWSL Season Kick Off
By: Meg Linehan
Rose Lavelle working her way back to the Breakers

Lavelle could return to the field this weekend for the first time since June 3

“There should be a Dogs of NWSL Instagram account.” If anyone would know, it’s Rose Lavelle, midfielder for the Boston Breakers. While there are plenty of players, coaches and staff with very good dogs, Lavelle might just be the leading candidate in the NWSL for person most obsessed with their canine companion. Wilma Jean Wrinkles has her […]

*“There should be a Dogs of NWSL Instagram account.”*If anyone would know, it’s Rose Lavelle, midfielder for the Boston Breakers. While there are plenty of players, coaches and staff with very good dogs, Lavelle might just be the leading candidate in the NWSL for person most obsessed with their canine companion. Wilma Jean Wrinkles has her own account on Instagram, and Lavelle keeps track of just how much of a good luck charm she is when she watches from the sidelines. “She came to our [Boston] home opener. She had an incredible record when I was at Wisconsin.” While it’s not likely Wilma Jean makes it to another Breakers game this season, she’s undefeated in Boston blue. “As a Breaker, she’s 1-0,” Lavelle said. >

Road tripping can be exhausting..See you soon @bostonbreakers! #roadtrip #bulldogsofinstagram #yawn #hashtag #boston

A post shared by Wilma Jean Wrinkles (@wilmajeanwrinkles) on Apr 22, 2017 at 9:05am PDT

5 TIMES AROUND THE SUN FOR MY GOLDEN GIRL, WILMA JEAN!!!! Happpy 5th bday jabs!!! Your paws are so pretty and your underbite lights up the room, hope it's the best one yet??????? @wilmajeanwrinkles

A post shared by Rose Lavelle (@lavellerose) on Aug 22, 2017 at 6:16am PDT

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