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Open source video →Portland Thorns FC 4–3 Boston Legacy FC: August 9, 2026 NWSL Result
Portland Thorns FC and Boston Legacy FC completed their 2026 NWSL match at Centreville Bank Stadium on August 9, 2026. The final score was Portland Thorns FC 4–3 Boston Legacy FC. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.
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Portland Thorns FC 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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Watch 1 available highlight from this completed NWSL match, including the match recap, goals and notable plays supplied with the final game record.
Portland Thorns FC vs Boston Legacy FC Match Stats and Facts
Compare the final team numbers from this August 9, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.
Portland Thorns FC 4–3 Boston Legacy FC
Centreville Bank Stadium
Jeremy Scheer
4-2-3-1 vs 3-5-2
Portland Thorns FCTeam statisticBoston Legacy FC
39.7%Possession60.3%
14Shots12
7Shots on goal6
2Corner kicks6
3Saves3
12Fouls committed11
5Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
2Offsides4
304Passes attempted456
231Passes completed367
80%Pass accuracy80%
12Tackles won15
10Interceptions7
4Blocked shots4
43Clearances10
Portland Thorns FC 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.
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Kickoff
Kickoff
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Goal · Portland Thorns FC
Goal! Boston Legacy 0, Portland Thorns 2. Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Marie Müller.
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Goal · Portland Thorns FC
Goal! Boston Legacy 0, Portland Thorns 3. Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jessie Fleming.
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Goal · Boston Legacy FC
Goal! Boston Legacy 1, Portland Thorns 3. Bianca St-Georges (Boston Legacy) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Sammy Smith.
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Goal · Portland Thorns FC
Goal! Boston Legacy 1, Portland Thorns 4. Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Mackenzie Arnold.
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Goal · Boston Legacy FC
Goal! Boston Legacy 2, Portland Thorns 4. Alba Caño (Boston Legacy) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Barbara Olivieri.
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Halftime
Halftime
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Substitution · Boston Legacy FC
Substitution, Boston Legacy. Nicolette Hernández replaces Emerson Elgin.
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Substitution · Boston Legacy FC
Substitution, Boston Legacy. Amanda Gutierres replaces Sammy Smith.
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Substitution · Portland Thorns FC
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Sam Hiatt replaces Isabella Obaze.
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Second half
Second Half begins Boston Legacy 2, Portland Thorns 4.
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Yellow card · Portland Thorns FC
Nina Nijstad (Portland Thorns) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution · Portland Thorns FC
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Mallie McKenzie replaces Deyna Castellanos.
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Substitution · Boston Legacy FC
Substitution, Boston Legacy. Aïssata Traoré replaces Amanda Allen.
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Yellow card · Portland Thorns FC
Mallie McKenzie (Portland Thorns) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution · Boston Legacy FC
Substitution, Boston Legacy. Josefine Hasbo replaces Alba Caño.
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Yellow card · Boston Legacy FC
Barbara Olivieri (Boston Legacy) is shown the yellow card.
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Substitution · Portland Thorns FC
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Reyna Reyes replaces Marie Müller.
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Substitution · Portland Thorns FC
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Morgan Weaver replaces M.A. Vignola.
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Substitution · Portland Thorns FC
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Cassandra Bogere replaces Nina Nijstad because of an injury.
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Substitution · Boston Legacy FC
Substitution, Boston Legacy. Aleigh Gambone replaces Barbara Olivieri.
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Goal · Boston Legacy FC
Goal! Boston Legacy 3, Portland Thorns 4. Amanda Gutierres (Boston Legacy) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Aleigh Gambone.
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Yellow card · Portland Thorns FC
Jayden Perry (Portland Thorns) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Yellow card · Portland Thorns FC
Morgan Weaver (Portland Thorns) is shown the yellow card.
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Yellow card · Portland Thorns FC
Mackenzie Arnold (Portland Thorns) is shown the yellow card.
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Full time
End Regular Time
Portland Thorns FC vs Boston Legacy FC Lineups and Formations
See both starting lineups, listed positions and available substitutes from the final match record.
AWAY TEAM
4-2-3-1Portland Thorns FC Starting Lineup
- 18Mackenzie ArnoldG
- 4Carolyn CalzadaRB
- 25M.A. VignolaLB · Subbed off
- 21Jessie FlemingLM
- 5Isabella ObazeCD-R · Subbed off
- 24Jayden PerryCD-L
- 23Marie MüllerAM-R · Subbed off
- 20Nina NijstadRM · Subbed off
- 9Sophia WilsonF
- 10Deyna CastellanosAM · Subbed off
- 19Pietra TordinAM-L
Portland Thorns FC Substitutes
- 22Morgan WeaverSUB · Came on
- 11Maddie PadelskiSUB
- 2Reyna ReyesSUB · Came on
- 29Mallie McKenzieSUB · Came on
- 35Morgan MessnerSUB
- 41Renee LylesSUB
- 88Valerin LoboaSUB
- 6Cassandra BogereSUB · Came on
- 16Sam HiattSUB · Came on
HOME TEAM
3-5-2Boston Legacy FC Starting Lineup
- 1Casey MurphyG
- 7Amanda AllenRM · Subbed off
- 2Lilly RealeLM
- 4Emerson ElginCD-L · Subbed off
- 16Jorelyn CarabalíCD
- 53Bianca St-GeorgesCD-R
- 26Alba CañoCM-R · Subbed off
- 21Bárbara OlivieriCM-L · Subbed off
- 12Nichelle PrinceCF-L
- 8Sammy SmithCF-R · Subbed off
- 6Annie KarichAM
Boston Legacy FC Substitutes
- 15Aleigh GamboneSUB · Came on
- 14Aïssata TraoréSUB · Came on
- 34Laurel AnsbrowSUB
- 18Laurel IvorySUB
- 5Josefine HasboSUB · Came on
- 20Nicki HernándezSUB · Came on
- 29Deja DavisSUB
- 9Amanda GutierresSUB · Came on
- 87Hannah StambaughSUB
Portland Thorns FC 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
Total ShotsAlba Caño3 · 1 SOG, 0.12 xG
Accurate PassesAnnie Karich64 · 79 PASS
Defensive InterventionsJorelyn Carabalí7 · 2 TKLW, 5 DUELW
SavesCasey Murphy3 · 7 SOGA, 1.49 xGC
Portland Thorns FC Match Leaders
Total ShotsPietra Tordin5 · 3 SOG, 0.47 xG
Accurate PassesMackenzie Arnold35 · 43 PASS, 1 BCC
Defensive InterventionsCarolyn Calzada13 · 1 TKLW, 2 DUELW
SavesMackenzie Arnold3 · 6 SOGA, 1.43 xGC
Portland Thorns FC vs Boston Legacy FC Match Commentary
Review the latest recorded match updates, shown from the final whistle backward for faster postgame reading.
Portland Thorns FC vs Boston Legacy FC Result Summary
Portland Thorns FC won Portland Thorns FC 4–3 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.
Portland Thorns FC Season Context: Start with the Cascadia Dates
Seattle is the opponent many Portland supporters look for first. Use the team filter within this page to isolate both Reign meetings and compare the home and away venues.
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 Portland Thorns 2026 schedule announcement and the Boston Legacy FC inaugural schedule announcement. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.
Portland Thorns FC vs Boston Legacy FC 2026 Head-to-Head
Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Portland Thorns FC has 1 win, Boston Legacy FC has 1 win, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was Boston Legacy FC 4–2 Portland Thorns FC on October 3, 2026.
August 9, 2026: Portland Thorns FC vs Boston Legacy FC
Portland Thorns FC 4–3 Boston Legacy FC
Centreville Bank Stadium
October 3, 2026: Boston Legacy FC vs Portland Thorns FC
Boston Legacy FC 4–2 Portland Thorns FC
Providence Park
Open the other meeting →Portland Thorns FC 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.
Portland Thorns FC Current Snapshot
Portland Thorns FC is currently #6 with 50 points from 30 matches (14 wins, 8 draws, 8 losses). Recent form: L D L L W.
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: D W L W W.
Table Position Comparison
Portland Thorns FC has the higher current points total, with a gap of 17 points between the clubs.
How to Use This Portland Thorns FC 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.
Portland Thorns FC vs Boston Legacy FC FAQ
What was the Portland Thorns FC vs Boston Legacy FC score?
The recorded final score was Portland Thorns FC 4–3 Boston Legacy FC on August 9, 2026.
Where can I watch Portland Thorns FC vs Boston Legacy FC?
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Where is Portland Thorns FC 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 Portland Thorns FC and Boston Legacy FC meet again in 2026?
The other listed meeting was Boston Legacy FC 4–2 Portland Thorns FC on October 3, 2026.
Show latest 30 of 118 commentary updates
Match ends, Boston Legacy 3, Portland Thorns 4.
Second Half ends, Boston Legacy 3, Portland Thorns 4.
Foul by Jorelyn Carabalí (Boston Legacy).
Jayden Perry (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Mackenzie Arnold (Portland Thorns) is shown the yellow card.
Corner, Boston Legacy. Conceded by Morgan Weaver.
Attempt blocked. Aïssata Traoré (Boston Legacy) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
Attempt missed. Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right from a direct free kick.
Foul by Annie Karich (Boston Legacy).
Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt blocked. Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Morgan Weaver with a headed pass.
Attempt blocked. Annie Karich (Boston Legacy) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Bianca St-Georges.
Morgan Weaver (Portland Thorns) is shown the yellow card.
Attempt blocked. Sam Hiatt (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Attempt blocked. Cassandra Bogere (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
Foul by Jorelyn Carabalí (Boston Legacy).
Mallie McKenzie (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Jayden Perry (Portland Thorns) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Aïssata Traoré (Boston Legacy) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Jayden Perry (Portland Thorns).
Goal! Boston Legacy 3, Portland Thorns 4. Amanda Gutierres (Boston Legacy) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Aleigh Gambone.
Foul by Bianca St-Georges (Boston Legacy).
Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Substitution, Boston Legacy. Aleigh Gambone replaces Barbara Olivieri.
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Cassandra Bogere replaces Nina Nijstad because of an injury.
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Morgan Weaver replaces M.A. Vignola.
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Reyna Reyes replaces Marie Müller.
Delay in match because of an injury Nina Nijstad (Portland Thorns).