FINAL RESULT · July 19, 2026

Washington Spirit 2–1 Boston Legacy FC: July 19, 2026 NWSL Result

Washington Spirit and Boston Legacy FC completed their 2026 NWSL match at Centreville Bank Stadium on July 19, 2026. The final score was Washington Spirit 2–1 Boston Legacy FC. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.

Washington Spirit logo Washington Spirit Current rank #3 · Form L W W W L
2–1
Boston Legacy FC logo Boston Legacy FC Current rank #13 · Form W W D L L
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Washington Spirit vs Boston Legacy FC Broadcast Information

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Boston Legacy FC Match Venue

Centreville Bank Stadium

Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA

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FINAL MATCH REPORT

Washington Spirit vs Boston Legacy FC Match Stats and Facts

Compare the final team numbers from this July 19, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.

Final score

Washington Spirit 2–1 Boston Legacy FC

Match venue

Centreville Bank Stadium

Referee

John Matto

Attendance

10,101

Formations

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

Washington SpiritTeam statisticBoston Legacy FC
58.6%Possession41.4%
7Shots11
3Shots on goal3
2Corner kicks1
2Saves1
11Fouls committed10
2Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
2Offsides5
546Passes attempted377
469Passes completed305
90%Pass accuracy80%
15Tackles won10
11Interceptions9
1Blocked shots1
27Clearances26
GOALS, CARDS & SUBSTITUTIONS

Washington Spirit vs Boston Legacy 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. Goal · Washington Spirit

    Goal! Boston Legacy 0, Washington Spirit 2. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Gift Monday with a through ball.

  3. Yellow card · Washington Spirit

    Deborah Abiodun (Washington Spirit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  4. Halftime

    Halftime

  5. Substitution · Washington Spirit

    Substitution, Washington Spirit. Sofia Cantore replaces Gift Monday.

  6. Second half

    Start 2nd Half

  7. Yellow card · Boston Legacy FC

    Bianca St-Georges (Boston Legacy) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  8. Substitution · Washington Spirit

    Substitution, Washington Spirit. Rosemonde Kouassi replaces Claudia Martínez.

  9. Substitution · Washington Spirit

    Substitution, Washington Spirit. Hal Hershfelt replaces Deborah Abiodun.

  10. Substitution · Boston Legacy FC

    Substitution, Boston Legacy. Sammy Smith replaces Ella Stevens.

  11. Substitution · Boston Legacy FC

    Substitution, Boston Legacy. Amanda Gutierres replaces Nichelle Prince.

  12. Substitution · Washington Spirit

    Substitution, Washington Spirit. Gabrielle Carle replaces Trinity Rodman.

  13. Substitution · Washington Spirit

    Substitution, Washington Spirit. Andi Sullivan replaces Leicy Santos.

  14. Goal · Boston Legacy FC

    Goal! Boston Legacy 1, Washington Spirit 2. Sammy Smith (Boston Legacy) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Emerson Elgin.

  15. Substitution · Boston Legacy FC

    Substitution, Boston Legacy. Aleigh Gambone replaces Alba Caño.

  16. Yellow card · Washington Spirit

    Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  17. Full time

    End Regular Time

STARTING XI & BENCH

Washington Spirit vs Boston Legacy FC Lineups and Formations

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

AWAY TEAM

Washington Spirit Starting Lineup

4-1-4-1
  • 18
    Sandy MacIverG
  • 26
    Paige MetayerRB
  • 6
    Kate WiesnerLB
  • 4
    Rebeca BernalDM
  • 5
    Élisabeth TséCD-R
  • 9
    Tara RuddCD-L
  • 2
    Trinity RodmanRM · Subbed off
  • 20
    Deborah AbiodunCM-R · Subbed off
  • 21
    Gift MondayF · Subbed off
  • 10
    Leicy SantosCM-L · Subbed off
  • 11
    Claudia MartínezLM · Subbed off

Washington Spirit Substitutes

  • 14
    Gabrielle CarleSUB · Came on
  • 27
    Sofia CantoreSUB · Came on
  • 35
    Madison HaugenSUB
  • 24
    Esme MorganSUB
  • 28
    Sara WojdelkoSUB
  • 16
    Tamara BoltSUB
  • 12
    Andi SullivanSUB · Came on
  • 17
    Hal HershfeltSUB · Came on
  • 19
    Rosemonde KouassiSUB · Came on
HOME TEAM

Boston Legacy FC Starting Lineup

4-4-2
  • 1
    Casey MurphyG
  • 53
    Bianca St-GeorgesRB
  • 2
    Lilly RealeLB
  • 26
    Alba CañoCM-R · Subbed off
  • 16
    Jorelyn CarabalíCD-R
  • 4
    Emerson ElginCD-L
  • 12
    Nichelle PrinceRM · Subbed off
  • 6
    Annie KarichCM-L
  • 14
    Aïssata TraoréCF-L
  • 10
    Ella StevensCF-R · Subbed off
  • 21
    Bárbara OlivieriLM

Boston Legacy FC Substitutes

  • 8
    Sammy SmithSUB · Came on
  • 29
    Deja DavisSUB
  • 9
    Amanda GutierresSUB · Came on
  • 34
    Laurel AnsbrowSUB
  • 20
    Nicki HernándezSUB
  • 87
    Hannah StambaughSUB
  • 7
    Amanda AllenSUB
  • 18
    Laurel IvorySUB
  • 15
    Aleigh GamboneSUB · Came on
KEY PLAYER NUMBERS

Washington Spirit vs Boston Legacy FC Top Performers and Player Stats

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

Boston Legacy FC Match Leaders

Aïssata Traoré
Total ShotsAïssata Traoré4 · 1 SOG, 0.38 xG
Jorelyn Carabalí
Accurate PassesJorelyn Carabalí50 · 55 PASS
Emerson Elgin
Defensive InterventionsEmerson Elgin17 · 3 TKLW, 5 DUELW
Casey Murphy
SavesCasey Murphy1 · 3 SOGA, 1.32 xGC

Washington Spirit Match Leaders

Paige Metayer
Total ShotsPaige Metayer2 · 1 SOG, 0.39 xG
Tara Rudd
Accurate PassesTara Rudd98 · 108 PASS
Kate Wiesner
Defensive InterventionsKate Wiesner14 · 3 TKLW, 5 DUELW
Sandy MacIver
SavesSandy MacIver2 · 3 SOGA, 0.92 xGC
PLAY-BY-PLAY

Washington Spirit vs Boston Legacy 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, Boston Legacy 1, Washington Spirit 2.

  2. Second Half ends, Boston Legacy 1, Washington Spirit 2.

  3. Attempt missed. Annie Karich (Boston Legacy) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Aïssata Traoré.

  4. Rebeca Bernal (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick on the left wing.

  5. Foul by Barbara Olivieri (Boston Legacy).

  6. Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  7. Foul by Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit).

  8. Amanda Gutierres (Boston Legacy) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  9. Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.

  10. Substitution, Boston Legacy. Aleigh Gambone replaces Alba Caño.

  11. Goal! Boston Legacy 1, Washington Spirit 2. Sammy Smith (Boston Legacy) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Emerson Elgin.

  12. Foul by Gabrielle Carle (Washington Spirit).

  13. Alba Caño (Boston Legacy) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  14. Attempt missed. Aïssata Traoré (Boston Legacy) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Bianca St-Georges with a cross.

  15. Substitution, Washington Spirit. Andi Sullivan replaces Leicy Santos.

  16. Handball by Sammy Smith (Boston Legacy).

  17. Attempt missed. Alba Caño (Boston Legacy) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Sammy Smith.

  18. Attempt saved. Paige Metayer (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Casey Murphy (Boston Legacy). Assisted by Sofia Cantore.

  19. Substitution, Washington Spirit. Gabrielle Carle replaces Trinity Rodman.

  20. Attempt saved. Sammy Smith (Boston Legacy) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner by Sandy MacIver (Washington Spirit).

  21. Tara Rudd (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  22. Foul by Aïssata Traoré (Boston Legacy).

  23. Foul by Rebeca Bernal (Washington Spirit).

  24. Barbara Olivieri (Boston Legacy) wins a free kick on the right wing.

  25. Substitution, Boston Legacy. Amanda Gutierres replaces Nichelle Prince.

  26. Rebeca Bernal (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

  27. Foul by Barbara Olivieri (Boston Legacy).

  28. Kate Wiesner (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick on the left wing.

  29. Foul by Annie Karich (Boston Legacy).

  30. Offside, Boston Legacy. Aïssata Traoré is caught offside.

MATCH-SPECIFIC GUIDE

Washington Spirit vs Boston Legacy FC Result Summary

Washington Spirit won Washington Spirit 2–1 Boston Legacy FC away from home. 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.

Washington Spirit Season Context: Find the Championship and Table Rematches

Washington's published highlights include two Gotham meetings and an April home date against Kansas City, the previous season's top team in the table. Opponent filtering surfaces those dates without extra browsing.

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.

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 Washington Spirit 2026 schedule announcement and the Boston Legacy FC inaugural schedule announcement. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.

SEASON SERIES

Washington Spirit vs Boston Legacy FC 2026 Head-to-Head

Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Washington Spirit has 1 win, Boston Legacy FC has 1 win, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was Boston Legacy FC 3–0 Washington Spirit on September 13, 2026.

July 19, 2026: Washington Spirit vs Boston Legacy FC

Washington Spirit 2–1 Boston Legacy FC

Centreville Bank Stadium

September 13, 2026: Boston Legacy FC vs Washington Spirit

Boston Legacy FC 3–0 Washington Spirit

Audi Field

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CURRENT TEAM SNAPSHOT

Washington Spirit vs Boston Legacy 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.

Washington Spirit Current Snapshot

Washington Spirit is currently #3 with 55 points from 30 matches (17 wins, 4 draws, 9 losses). Recent form: L W W W L.

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 W D L L.

Table Position Comparison

Washington Spirit has the higher current points total, with a gap of 22 points between the clubs.

USING THIS MATCH PAGE

How to Use This Washington Spirit vs Boston Legacy FC Result Page

Compare the Final Match Stats

Use the side-by-side numbers to compare possession, shots, passing, discipline and defensive work without opening a separate box score.

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

Review both starting formations and available substitutes, then watch any verified postgame videos attached to this result.

MATCH QUESTIONS

Washington Spirit vs Boston Legacy FC FAQ

What was the Washington Spirit vs Boston Legacy FC score?

The recorded final score was Washington Spirit 2–1 Boston Legacy FC on July 19, 2026.

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Where is Washington Spirit vs Boston Legacy FC being played?

The listed venue is Centreville Bank Stadium, at Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA. Check the venue line again before traveling.

Do Washington Spirit and Boston Legacy FC meet again in 2026?

The other listed meeting was Boston Legacy FC 3–0 Washington Spirit on September 13, 2026.