Match summary
Utah Royals defeated Boston Legacy FC 2-1 in National Women's Soccer League, 2026 season.
Explore the summary, statistics, lineups and key events from this women's football match.
National Women's Soccer League · 2026 ·
Context
- Gillette Stadium — Foxborough, United States
- Attendance: 10,012 / 64,628 (15.5%)
- Referee: Elvis Osmanovic
- Broadcast: NWSL+
Statistical analysis
In a tight contest, boston Legacy FC controlled 60% of the ball against 40%. Utah Royals produced the highest xG total (1.78 to 0.45). Boston Legacy FC recorded more shots (11 to 7), including 2 on target against 3.
Utah Royals created 3 big chances against 1. Boston Legacy FC completed more passes (307 to 174), with 78% accuracy against 68%. Utah Royals won a larger share of duels (56%).
Boston Legacy FC was more present in the opposition box (22 touches to 16). Utah Royals made 12 interceptions and 51 recoveries.
Tactical approach
Boston Legacy FC (4-1-4-1) · Utah Royals (4-2-3-1)
Boston Legacy FC — Coach: Filipa Patão · Utah Royals — Coach: Jimmy Coenraets
Starting lineups
Boston Legacy FC · 4-1-4-1
Casey Murphy (Goalkeeper to watch), Fauzia Najjemba, Ella Stevens (Captain), Alba Caño, Laurel Marie Ansbrow, Sammy Smith, Aïssata Traoré, Bárbara Olivieri, Jorelyn Carabalí, Annie Karich, Bianca St-Georges.
Utah Royals · 4-2-3-1
Alexa Spaanstra, Mia Justus (Goalkeeper to watch), Dayana Pierre Louis, Kate Del Fava (Captain), Cloé Lacasse, Cece Delzer, Lara Prašnikar, Miyabi Moriya, Mina Tanaka, Ana Tejada, Tatumn Milazzo.
Highest-rated player
Lara Prašnikar earned the highest rating of the match (7.7) for Utah Royals. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.
