Boston Globe CEO Linda Pizzuti Henry is backing out as an investor in Boston Unity Soccer Partners — and the new pro women’s soccer team it’s vying to bring to White Stadium — amid controversy surrounding its public-private plan with the city.

Boston Unity Soccer Partners investor Linda Henry is backing out from the new pro women’s soccer team it’s vying to bring to White Stadium amid controversy surrounding its public-private plan with the city.

Henry, CEO of Boston Globe Media Partners, was a minority, non-controlling investor of Boston Unity Soccer Partners, which is bringing an NWSL team to the city in 2026.