FINAL RESULT · May 9, 2026

Boston Legacy FC 1–1 Gotham FC: May 9, 2026 NWSL Result

Boston Legacy FC and Gotham FC completed their 2026 NWSL match at Red Bull Arena on May 9, 2026. The final score was Boston Legacy FC 1–1 Gotham FC. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.

Boston Legacy FC logo Boston Legacy FC Current rank #13 · Form W D L L L
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Gotham FC logo Gotham FC Current rank #1 · Form W W W L D
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Boston Legacy FC vs Gotham FC Broadcast Information

IONUnited States · Broadcast
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Gotham FC Match Venue

Red Bull Arena

Harrison, New Jersey, USA

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MATCH VIDEOS

Boston Legacy FC vs Gotham FC Match Highlights

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NJ/NY Gotham FC vs. Boston Legacy FC - Game Highlights

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Alba Caño scores goal for Boston Legacy FC

Alba Caño slots in the goal for Boston Legacy FC

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FINAL MATCH REPORT

Boston Legacy FC vs Gotham FC Match Stats and Facts

Compare the final team numbers from this May 9, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.

Final score

Boston Legacy FC 1–1 Gotham FC

Match venue

Red Bull Arena

Referee

Matthew Thompson

Attendance

11,308

Formations

3-1-4-2 vs 4-2-3-1

Boston Legacy FCTeam statisticGotham FC
40.1%Possession59.9%
6Shots16
4Shots on goal8
3Corner kicks11
6Saves3
21Fouls committed13
4Yellow cards0
0Red cards0
3Offsides0
307Passes attempted451
229Passes completed369
70%Pass accuracy80%
19Tackles won10
8Interceptions9
2Blocked shots4
33Clearances11
GOALS, CARDS & SUBSTITUTIONS

Boston Legacy FC vs Gotham FC Match Timeline

Follow the important moments in match order. Routine stoppages and duplicate delay notices are left out so the decisive action is easier to scan.

  1. Kickoff

    First Half begins.

  2. Yellow card · Boston Legacy FC

    Barbara Olivieri (Boston Legacy) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  3. Yellow card · Boston Legacy FC

    Sammy Smith (Boston Legacy) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  4. Goal · Gotham FC

    Goal! Gotham FC 1, Boston Legacy 0. Jaedyn Shaw (Gotham FC) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner following a fast break.

  5. Goal · Boston Legacy FC

    Goal! Gotham FC 1, Boston Legacy 1. Alba Caño (Boston Legacy) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Barbara Olivieri.

  6. Yellow card · Boston Legacy FC

    Alba Caño (Boston Legacy) is shown the yellow card.

  7. Halftime

    Halftime

  8. Second half

    Second Half begins Gotham FC 1, Boston Legacy 1.

  9. Substitution · Boston Legacy FC

    Substitution, Boston Legacy. Aïssata Traoré replaces Barbara Olivieri.

  10. Substitution · Boston Legacy FC

    Substitution, Boston Legacy. Jorelyn Carabalí replaces Sammy Smith.

  11. Substitution · Gotham FC

    Substitution, Gotham FC. Emily Sonnett replaces Sarah Schupansky.

  12. Yellow card · Boston Legacy FC

    Laís Araújo (Boston Legacy) is shown the yellow card.

  13. Substitution · Boston Legacy FC

    Substitution, Boston Legacy. Aleigh Gambone replaces Josefine Hasbo.

  14. Substitution · Gotham FC

    Substitution, Gotham FC. Lilly Reale replaces Midge Purce.

  15. Substitution · Gotham FC

    Substitution, Gotham FC. Sofia Cook replaces Savannah McCaskill.

  16. Substitution · Gotham FC

    Substitution, Gotham FC. Katie Lampson replaces Jaedyn Shaw.

  17. Substitution · Boston Legacy FC

    Substitution, Boston Legacy. Amanda Allen replaces Amanda Gutierres.

  18. Substitution · Boston Legacy FC

    Substitution, Boston Legacy. Chloe Ricketts replaces Alba Caño.

  19. Full time

    End Regular Time

STARTING XI & BENCH

Boston Legacy FC vs Gotham FC Lineups and Formations

See both starting lineups, listed positions and available substitutes from the final match record.

AWAY TEAM

Boston Legacy FC Starting Lineup

3-1-4-2
  • 1
    Casey MurphyG
  • 12
    Nichelle PrinceRM
  • 8
    Sammy SmithLM · Subbed off
  • 24
    Laís AraújoCD
  • 53
    Bianca St-GeorgesCD-R
  • 4
    Emerson ElginCD-L
  • 26
    Alba CañoCM-R · Subbed off
  • 6
    Annie KarichSW
  • 21
    Bárbara OlivieriCF-R · Subbed off
  • 9
    Amanda GutierresCF-L · Subbed off
  • 5
    Josefine HasboCM-L · Subbed off

Boston Legacy FC Substitutes

  • 34
    Laurel Ansbrow
  • 10
    Ella Stevens
  • 15
    Aleigh Gambone · Came on
  • 11
    Chloe Ricketts · Came on
  • 14
    Aïssata Traoré · Came on
  • 18
    Laurel Ivory
  • 7
    Amanda Allen · Came on
  • 16
    Jorelyn Carabalí · Came on
  • 23
    Sam Angel
HOME TEAM

Gotham FC Starting Lineup

4-2-3-1
  • 30
    Ann-Katrin BergerG
  • 23
    Midge PurceRB · Subbed off
  • 18
    Guro ReitenLB
  • 13
    Savannah McCaskillLM · Subbed off
  • 27
    Jess CarterCD-R
  • 15
    Tierna DavidsonCD-L
  • 2
    Jordynn DudleyAM-R
  • 7
    Jaelin HowellRM
  • 9
    Esther GonzálezF
  • 11
    Sarah SchupanskyAM · Subbed off
  • 10
    Jaedyn ShawAM-L · Subbed off

Gotham FC Substitutes

  • 6
    Emily SonnettSUB · Came on
  • 24
    Andrea KitahataSUB
  • 14
    Talia SommerSUB
  • 1
    Shelby HoganSUB
  • 34
    Khyah HarperSUB
  • 4
    Lilly RealeSUB · Came on
  • 17
    Mak WhithamSUB
  • 21
    Sofia CookSUB · Came on
  • 28
    Katie LampsonSUB · Came on
KEY PLAYER NUMBERS

Boston Legacy FC vs Gotham FC Top Performers and Player Stats

These leaders highlight the players who topped their team in shooting, passing, defending or goalkeeping during this match.

Gotham FC Match Leaders

Total ShotsJordynn Dudley5 · 2 SOG, 0 G
Accurate PassesJess Carter57 · 62 PASS
SavesAnn-Katrin Berger3 · 1 GA

Boston Legacy FC Match Leaders

Alba Caño
Total ShotsAlba Caño3 · 2 SOG, 1 G
Emerson Elgin
Accurate PassesEmerson Elgin32 · 40 PASS
Casey Murphy
SavesCasey Murphy6 · 1 GA
PLAY-BY-PLAY

Boston Legacy FC vs Gotham FC Match Commentary

Review the latest recorded match updates, shown from the final whistle backward for faster postgame reading.

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  1. Match ends, Gotham FC 1, Boston Legacy 1.

  2. Second Half ends, Gotham FC 1, Boston Legacy 1.

  3. Esther González (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  4. Foul by Aïssata Traoré (Boston Legacy).

  5. Attempt blocked. Jordynn Dudley (Gotham FC) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is blocked. Assisted by Katie Lampson.

  6. Attempt missed. Jaelin Howell (Gotham FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Guro Reiten.

  7. Esther González (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

  8. Foul by Aleigh Gambone (Boston Legacy).

  9. Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.

  10. Attempt missed. Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Katie Lampson with a cross following a corner.

  11. Corner, Gotham FC. Conceded by Amanda Allen.

  12. Attempt blocked. Guro Reiten (Gotham FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

  13. Corner, Gotham FC. Conceded by Casey Murphy.

  14. Attempt saved. Lilly Reale (Gotham FC) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom right corner by Casey Murphy (Boston Legacy). Assisted by Jordynn Dudley.

  15. Attempt missed. Jordynn Dudley (Gotham FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Guro Reiten with a cross following a corner.

  16. Attempt blocked. Katie Lampson (Gotham FC) left footed shot from very close range is blocked.

  17. Corner, Gotham FC. Conceded by Jorelyn Carabalí.

  18. Attempt saved. Jaelin Howell (Gotham FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Casey Murphy (Boston Legacy). Assisted by Sofia Cook.

  19. Attempt blocked. Jordynn Dudley (Gotham FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Katie Lampson.

  20. Foul by Chloe Ricketts (Boston Legacy).

  21. Jaelin Howell (Gotham FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.

  22. Substitution, Boston Legacy. Chloe Ricketts replaces Alba Caño.

  23. Substitution, Boston Legacy. Amanda Allen replaces Amanda Gutierres.

  24. Foul by Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC).

  25. Jorelyn Carabalí (Boston Legacy) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  26. Corner, Gotham FC. Conceded by Laís Araújo.

  27. Substitution, Gotham FC. Katie Lampson replaces Jaedyn Shaw.

  28. Substitution, Gotham FC. Sofia Cook replaces Savannah McCaskill.

  29. Esther González (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  30. Foul by Bianca St-Georges (Boston Legacy).

MATCH-SPECIFIC GUIDE

Boston Legacy FC vs Gotham FC Result Summary

The match finished level at Boston Legacy FC 1–1 Gotham FC. The score shown here is the recorded final result; team records and positions below use the site's latest standings snapshot rather than a pre-match table.

Boston Legacy FC Season Context: Track the Inaugural Milestones

Use the status filter to keep upcoming first meetings above completed results. As the season progresses, this page becomes a chronological record of Boston's first match against every NWSL opponent.

Gotham FC Season Context: Separate League Games from Special Events

This page is the NWSL regular-season schedule. Gotham's June Challenge Cup meeting with Kansas City is a separate competition and should not be mistaken for a missing league fixture.

How to Read This Result

The final score is fixed on this page, but current standings and recent form continue to update after later matches. Use the two team-schedule links to see what came next.

Season context was researched separately from the Boston Legacy FC inaugural schedule announcement and the Gotham FC 2026 schedule announcement. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.

SEASON SERIES

Boston Legacy FC vs Gotham FC 2026 Head-to-Head

Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Boston Legacy FC has 0 wins, Gotham FC has 1 win, and 1 finished level. The other listed meeting was Gotham FC 1–0 Boston Legacy FC on March 14, 2026.

May 9, 2026: Boston Legacy FC vs Gotham FC

Boston Legacy FC 1–1 Gotham FC

Red Bull Arena

CURRENT TEAM SNAPSHOT

Boston Legacy FC vs Gotham FC Standings and Recent Form

These are current site values, included to help compare the teams. They should not be read as a historical snapshot from the original match date.

Boston Legacy FC Current Snapshot

Boston Legacy FC is currently #13 with 33 points from 30 matches (9 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses). Recent form: W D L L L.

Gotham FC Current Snapshot

Gotham FC is currently #1 with 61 points from 30 matches (18 wins, 7 draws, 5 losses). Recent form: W W W L D.

Table Position Comparison

Gotham FC has the higher current points total, with a gap of 28 points between the clubs.

USING THIS MATCH PAGE

How to Use This Boston Legacy FC vs Gotham FC Result Page

Compare the Final Match Stats

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Follow the Goals and Key Moments

The match timeline keeps goals, cards and substitutions in chronological order while removing routine delay notices.

Check Lineups and Match Highlights

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MATCH QUESTIONS

Boston Legacy FC vs Gotham FC FAQ

What was the Boston Legacy FC vs Gotham FC score?

The recorded final score was Boston Legacy FC 1–1 Gotham FC on May 9, 2026.

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Where is Boston Legacy FC vs Gotham FC being played?

The listed venue is Red Bull Arena, at Harrison, New Jersey, USA. Check the venue line again before traveling.

Do Boston Legacy FC and Gotham FC meet again in 2026?

The other listed meeting was Gotham FC 1–0 Boston Legacy FC on March 14, 2026.