Angel City FC vs Boston Legacy FC, 2026 NWSL, Regular Season
· NWSL4 - 1
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Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Offside, Boston Legacy. Aïssata Traoré is caught offside.
- 4': Attempt missed. Sveindís Jónsdóttir (Angel City) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.
- 5': Attempt missed. Amanda Gutierres (Boston Legacy) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Sarah Schupansky with a cross.
- 5': Sveindís Jónsdóttir (Angel City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 5': Foul by Lilly Reale (Boston Legacy).
- 7': Corner, Boston Legacy. Conceded by Evelyn Shores.
- 7': Attempt blocked. Annie Karich (Boston Legacy) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Aleigh Gambone.
- 8': Corner, Boston Legacy. Conceded by Savy King.
- 10': Attempt saved. Ary Borges (Angel City) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Laurel Ivory (Boston Legacy). Assisted by Savy King.
- 12': Ary Borges (Angel City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 12': Foul by Alba Caño (Boston Legacy).
- 13': Sarah Gorden (Angel City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 13': Foul by Aïssata Traoré (Boston Legacy).
- 14': Attempt missed. Amanda Gutierres (Boston Legacy) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Bianca St-Georges.
- 17': Goal! Angel City 1, Boston Legacy 0. Nealy Martin (Angel City) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Ally Sentnor.
- 19': Foul by Ary Borges (Angel City).
- 19': Alba Caño (Boston Legacy) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 19': Ary Borges (Angel City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 21': Foul by Ary Borges (Angel City).
- 21': Aïssata Traoré (Boston Legacy) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 22': Nealy Martin (Angel City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 22': Foul by Alba Caño (Boston Legacy).
- 25': Attempt missed. Ally Sentnor (Angel City) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ary Borges.
- 27': Attempt blocked. Alba Caño (Boston Legacy) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Aïssata Traoré.
- 27': Attempt missed. Nicolette Hernández (Boston Legacy) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Alba Caño.
- 29': Attempt blocked. Aïssata Traoré (Boston Legacy) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 30': Attempt missed. Sarah Schupansky (Boston Legacy) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Alba Caño.
- 32': Attempt missed. Amanda Gutierres (Boston Legacy) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Deja Davis.
- 35': Ally Sentnor (Angel City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 35': Foul by Deja Davis (Boston Legacy).
- 37': Goal! Angel City 1, Boston Legacy 1. Amanda Gutierres (Boston Legacy) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Aïssata Traoré.
- 42': Maiara Niehues (Angel City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Foul by Deja Davis (Boston Legacy).
- 43': Corner, Boston Legacy. Conceded by Evelyn Shores.
- 44': Attempt missed. Amanda Gutierres (Boston Legacy) right footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by Alba Caño following a corner.
- 45': Corner, Boston Legacy. Conceded by Nealy Martin.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': Foul by Maiara Niehues (Angel City).
- 45'+1': Deja Davis (Boston Legacy) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+1': Foul by Nealy Martin (Angel City).
- 45'+1': Alba Caño (Boston Legacy) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Angel City 1, Boston Legacy 1.
- 45': Substitution, Angel City. Carina Lageyre replaces Ary Borges.
- 45': Second Half begins Angel City 1, Boston Legacy 1.
- 45': Substitution, Boston Legacy. Barbara Olivieri replaces Aleigh Gambone.
- 46': Attempt missed. Evelyn Shores (Angel City) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is too high. Assisted by Sveindís Jónsdóttir with a cross.
- 48': Foul by Savy King (Angel City).
- 48': Barbara Olivieri (Boston Legacy) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 48': Ally Sentnor (Angel City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 48': Foul by Alba Caño (Boston Legacy).
- 50': Sarah Gorden (Angel City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Foul by Bianca St-Georges (Boston Legacy).
- 51': Attempt missed. Alba Caño (Boston Legacy) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Annie Karich.
- 52': Attempt blocked. Ally Sentnor (Angel City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 53': Goal! Angel City 2, Boston Legacy 1. Evelyn Shores (Angel City) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Sveindís Jónsdóttir with a cross.
- 55': Maiara Niehues (Angel City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 55': Foul by Deja Davis (Boston Legacy).
- 57': Attempt missed. Annie Karich (Boston Legacy) left footed shot from long range on the left is high and wide to the right.
- 58': Emily Sams (Angel City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 58': Foul by Amanda Gutierres (Boston Legacy).
- 59': Foul by Evelyn Shores (Angel City).
- 59': Aïssata Traoré (Boston Legacy) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 61': Attempt missed. Evelyn Shores (Angel City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Nealy Martin.
- 62': Substitution, Angel City. Taylor Suarez replaces Maiara Niehues.
- 63': Attempt blocked. Sarah Schupansky (Boston Legacy) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Amanda Gutierres.
- 64': Attempt blocked. Barbara Olivieri (Boston Legacy) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Alba Caño.
- 68': Attempt blocked. Sveindís Jónsdóttir (Angel City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Gisele Thompson.
- 68': Corner, Angel City. Conceded by Lilly Reale.
- 71': Attempt missed. Aïssata Traoré (Boston Legacy) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Sarah Schupansky with a cross.
- 72': Goal! Angel City 3, Boston Legacy 1. Sveindís Jónsdóttir (Angel City) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Taylor Suarez following a fast break.
- 73': Substitution, Boston Legacy. Gift Monday replaces Amanda Gutierres.
- 74': Substitution, Angel City. Riley Tiernan replaces Ally Sentnor.
- 74': Substitution, Angel City. Claire Emslie replaces Gisele Thompson.
- 74': Carina Lageyre (Angel City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 74': Foul by Gift Monday (Boston Legacy).
- 79': Attempt missed. Claire Emslie (Angel City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Taylor Suarez with a cross.
- 79': Offside, Angel City. Taylor Suarez is caught offside.
- 82': Corner, Boston Legacy. Conceded by Sarah Gorden.
- 82': Attempt missed. Gift Monday (Boston Legacy) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Annie Karich with a cross following a corner.
- 83': Attempt saved. Claire Emslie (Angel City) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner by Laurel Ivory (Boston Legacy). Assisted by Taylor Suarez.
- 83': Corner, Angel City. Conceded by Laurel Ivory.
- 84': Goal! Angel City 4, Boston Legacy 1. Claire Emslie (Angel City) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Taylor Suarez.
- 86': Attempt missed. Bianca St-Georges (Boston Legacy) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Gift Monday with a cross.
- 87': Substitution, Boston Legacy. Josefine Hasbo replaces Annie Karich.
- 87': Substitution, Boston Legacy. Nichelle Prince replaces Aïssata Traoré.
- 89': Attempt missed. Sveindís Jónsdóttir (Angel City) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Taylor Suarez following a fast break.
- 90': Substitution, Angel City. Hannah Seabert replaces Angelina Anderson.
- 90': Attempt saved. Alba Caño (Boston Legacy) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Hannah Seabert (Angel City). Assisted by Bianca St-Georges.
- 90'+1': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Foul by Sveindís Jónsdóttir (Angel City).
- 90'+1': Deja Davis (Boston Legacy) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+1': Foul by Savy King (Angel City).
- 90'+1': Barbara Olivieri (Boston Legacy) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+2': Attempt blocked. Josefine Hasbo (Boston Legacy) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Gift Monday.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Angel City 4, Boston Legacy 1.
- 0': Match ends, Angel City 4, Boston Legacy 1.
Statistics
BOS |
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|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 8 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 2 | Saves | 1 |
| 60.6 | Possession | 39.4 |
| 19 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 372 | Accurate Passes | 222 |
| 439 | Passes | 290 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 23 | Crosses | 10 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.4 |
| 39 | Long Balls | 43 |
| 20 | Accurate Long Balls | 18 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 6 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 6 | Effective Tackles | 14 |
| 14 | Tackles | 16 |
| 0.4 | Tackle % | 0.9 |
| 8 | Interceptions | 12 |
| 14 | Effective Clearances | 32 |
| 14 | Clearances | 32 |
Game Information
Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park
Location: Carson, California, USA
Attendance: 17,860
NWSL Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gotham FC | 30 | +16 | 61 |
| 2 | San Diego Wave FC | 30 | +14 | 58 |
| 3 | Washington Spirit | 30 | +15 | 55 |
| 4 | Kansas City Current | 30 | +15 | 53 |
Line-Ups
Angel City FC (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 19 | Angelina Anderson (GK) |
| 11 | Sarah Gorden |
| 6 | Emily Sams |
| 15 | Evelyn Shores |
| 3 | Savy King |
| 14 | Nealy Martin |
| 8 | Ary Borges |
| 12 | Maiara Niehues |
| 20 | Gisele Thompson |
| 32 | Sveindís Jónsdóttir |
| 17 | Ally Sentnor |
Boston Legacy FC (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Laurel Ivory (GK) |
| 2 | Lilly Reale |
| 29 | Deja Davis |
| 20 | Nicki Hernández |
| 53 | Bianca St-Georges |
| 6 | Annie Karich |
| 15 | Aleigh Gambone |
| 26 | Alba Caño |
| 23 | Sarah Schupansky |
| 9 | Amanda Gutierres |
| 14 | Aïssata Traoré |
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