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Open source video →Boston Legacy FC 1–2 North Carolina Courage: August 22, 2026 NWSL Result
Boston Legacy FC and North Carolina Courage completed their 2026 NWSL match at WakeMed Soccer Park on August 22, 2026. The final score was Boston Legacy FC 1–2 North Carolina Courage. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.
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Boston Legacy FC vs North Carolina Courage Broadcast Information
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North Carolina Courage Match Venue
WakeMed Soccer Park
Cary, North Carolina, USA
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Watch 5 available highlights from this completed NWSL match, including the match recap, goals and notable plays supplied with the final game record.
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North Carolina Courage vs. Boston Legacy FC - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from North Carolina Courage vs. Boston Legacy FC, 08/23/2026
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Ashley Sanchez finds the back of the net for North Carolina Courage
Ashley Sanchez slots in the goal for North Carolina Courage
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Aïssata Traoré scores goal for Boston Legacy FC
Aïssata Traoré scores in the 90 + 2'
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Ashley Sanchez scores from the spot
Ashley Sanchez scores Penalty Goals vs Boston Legacy FC
Open source video →Boston Legacy FC vs North Carolina Courage Match Stats and Facts
Compare the final team numbers from this August 22, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.
Boston Legacy FC 1–2 North Carolina Courage
WakeMed Soccer Park
Laadi Issaka
8,050
5-3-2 vs 4-3-3
Boston Legacy FCTeam statisticNorth Carolina Courage
51.1%Possession48.9%
7Shots16
3Shots on goal8
2Corner kicks8
6Saves2
10Fouls committed10
1Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
1Offsides1
481Passes attempted440
396Passes completed356
80%Pass accuracy80%
10Tackles won13
10Interceptions3
1Blocked shots5
31Clearances22
Boston Legacy FC vs North Carolina Courage 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
First Half begins.
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Goal · North Carolina Courage
Goal! North Carolina Courage 1, Boston Legacy 0. Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Feli Rauch.
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Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Lauryn Thompson replaces Ally Schlegel because of an injury.
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Halftime
First Half ends, North Carolina Courage 1, Boston Legacy 0.
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Substitution · Boston Legacy FC
Substitution, Boston Legacy. Jorelyn Carabalí replaces Emerson Elgin.
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Substitution · Boston Legacy FC
Substitution, Boston Legacy. Josefine Hasbo replaces Barbara Olivieri.
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Second half
Second Half begins North Carolina Courage 1, Boston Legacy 0.
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Substitution · Boston Legacy FC
Substitution, Boston Legacy. Aïssata Traoré replaces Amanda Gutierres.
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Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Chioma Okafor replaces Lauryn Thompson because of an injury.
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Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Vilde Bøe Risa replaces Carly Wickenheiser.
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Substitution · Boston Legacy FC
Substitution, Boston Legacy. Ella Stevens replaces Sammy Smith.
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Substitution · Boston Legacy FC
Substitution, Boston Legacy. Nicolette Hernández replaces Lilly Reale.
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Yellow card · North Carolina Courage
Erica Parkinson (North Carolina Courage) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Goal · Boston Legacy FC
Goal! North Carolina Courage 1, Boston Legacy 1. Aïssata Traoré (Boston Legacy) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner.
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Yellow card · Boston Legacy FC
Alba Caño (Boston Legacy) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Penalty goal · North Carolina Courage
Goal! North Carolina Courage 2, Boston Legacy 1. Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the top right corner.
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Full time
Second Half ends, North Carolina Courage 2, Boston Legacy 1.
Boston Legacy FC vs North Carolina Courage Lineups and Formations
See both starting lineups, listed positions and available substitutes from the final match record.
AWAY TEAM
5-3-2Boston Legacy FC Starting Lineup
- 1Casey MurphyG
- 12Nichelle PrinceRB
- 2Lilly RealeLB · Subbed off
- 4Emerson ElginCD-L · Subbed off
- 29Deja DavisCD
- 53Bianca St-GeorgesCD-R
- 6Annie KarichCM-R
- 26Alba CañoCM
- 9Amanda GutierresCF-L · Subbed off
- 8Sammy SmithCF-R · Subbed off
- 21Bárbara OlivieriCM-L · Subbed off
Boston Legacy FC Substitutes
- 14Aïssata TraoréSUB · Came on
- 5Josefine HasboSUB · Came on
- 20Nicki HernándezSUB · Came on
- 34Laurel AnsbrowSUB
- 18Laurel IvorySUB
- 10Ella StevensSUB · Came on
- 15Aleigh GamboneSUB
- 7Amanda AllenSUB
- 16Jorelyn CarabalíSUB · Came on
HOME TEAM
4-3-3North Carolina Courage Starting Lineup
- 1Kailen SheridanG
- 13Ryan WilliamsRB
- 11Feli RauchLB
- 20Shinomi KoyamaCM
- 12Natalia StaudeCD-R
- 25Maycee BellCD-L
- 14Carly WickenheiserRM · Subbed off
- 19Érica ParkinsonLM
- 10Evelyn IjehF
- 35Ally SchlegelRF · Subbed off
- 2Ashley SanchezLF
North Carolina Courage Substitutes
- 26Vilde Bøe RisaSUB · Came on
- 33Hannah BetfortSUB
- 99Madison WhiteSUB
- 18Uno ShiragakiSUB
- 8Chioma OkaforSUB · Came on
- 17Dani WeatherholtSUB
- 9Olivia WingateSUB
- 7Lauryn ThompsonSUB · Came on
- 5Cameron BrooksSUB
Boston Legacy FC vs North Carolina Courage Top Performers and Player Stats
These leaders highlight the players who topped their team in shooting, passing, defending or goalkeeping during this match.
North Carolina Courage Match Leaders
Total ShotsAshley Sanchez7 · 3 SOG, 1.13 xG
Accurate PassesNatalia Staude53 · 62 PASS
Defensive InterventionsNatalia Staude15 · 3 TKLW, 5 DUELW
SavesKailen Sheridan2 · 3 SOGA, 0.58 xGC
Boston Legacy FC Match Leaders
Total ShotsAmanda Gutierres2 · 0 SOG, 0.10 xG
Accurate PassesDeja Davis62 · 67 PASS
Defensive InterventionsBianca St-Georges15 · 3 TKLW, 7 DUELW
SavesCasey Murphy6 · 8 SOGA, 1.70 xGC
Boston Legacy FC vs North Carolina Courage Match Commentary
Review the latest recorded match updates, shown from the final whistle backward for faster postgame reading.
Boston Legacy FC vs North Carolina Courage Result Summary
North Carolina Courage won Boston Legacy FC 1–2 North Carolina Courage at 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.
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.
North Carolina Courage Season Context: Use the June Pause as a Divider
The 2026 calendar has no official NWSL matches through most of June. Treat the games before and after that break as two planning blocks when exporting or subscribing.
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 North Carolina Courage 2026 schedule announcement. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.
Boston Legacy FC vs North Carolina Courage 2026 Head-to-Head
Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Boston Legacy FC has 0 wins, North Carolina Courage has 1 win, and 1 finished level. The other listed meeting was North Carolina Courage 2–2 Boston Legacy FC on April 29, 2026.
April 29, 2026: North Carolina Courage vs Boston Legacy FC
North Carolina Courage 2–2 Boston Legacy FC
Gillette Stadium
Open the other meeting →August 22, 2026: Boston Legacy FC vs North Carolina Courage
Boston Legacy FC 1–2 North Carolina Courage
WakeMed Soccer Park
Boston Legacy FC vs North Carolina Courage 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: L L D W L.
North Carolina Courage Current Snapshot
North Carolina Courage is currently #9 with 45 points from 30 matches (14 wins, 3 draws, 13 losses). Recent form: L W W W L.
Table Position Comparison
North Carolina Courage has the higher current points total, with a gap of 12 points between the clubs.
How to Use This Boston Legacy FC vs North Carolina Courage 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.
Boston Legacy FC vs North Carolina Courage FAQ
What was the Boston Legacy FC vs North Carolina Courage score?
The recorded final score was Boston Legacy FC 1–2 North Carolina Courage on August 22, 2026.
Where can I watch Boston Legacy FC vs North Carolina Courage?
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Where is Boston Legacy FC vs North Carolina Courage being played?
The listed venue is WakeMed Soccer Park, at Cary, North Carolina, USA. Check the venue line again before traveling.
Do Boston Legacy FC and North Carolina Courage meet again in 2026?
The other listed meeting was North Carolina Courage 2–2 Boston Legacy FC on April 29, 2026.
Show latest 30 of 102 commentary updates
Match ends, North Carolina Courage 2, Boston Legacy 1.
Second Half ends, North Carolina Courage 2, Boston Legacy 1.
Goal! North Carolina Courage 2, Boston Legacy 1. Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the top right corner.
VAR Decision: Penalty North Carolina Courage.
Penalty conceded by Bianca St-Georges (Boston Legacy) after a foul in the penalty area.
Penalty North Carolina Courage. Maycee Bell draws a foul in the penalty area.
Alba Caño (Boston Legacy) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Alba Caño (Boston Legacy).
Erica Parkinson (North Carolina Courage) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt saved. Alba Caño (Boston Legacy) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Kailen Sheridan (North Carolina Courage). Assisted by Annie Karich.
VAR Decision: Goal North Carolina Courage 1-1 Boston Legacy (Aïssata Traoré).
Goal! North Carolina Courage 1, Boston Legacy 1. Aïssata Traoré (Boston Legacy) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner.
Attempt saved. Josefine Hasbo (Boston Legacy) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Kailen Sheridan (North Carolina Courage).
Attempt blocked. Aïssata Traoré (Boston Legacy) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ella Stevens.
Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
Corner, North Carolina Courage. Conceded by Jorelyn Carabalí.
Corner, Boston Legacy. Conceded by Natalia Staude.
Attempt saved. Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Casey Murphy (Boston Legacy). Assisted by Chioma Okafor.
Erica Parkinson (North Carolina Courage) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Bianca St-Georges (Boston Legacy) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Erica Parkinson (North Carolina Courage).
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match because of an injury Maycee Bell (North Carolina Courage).
Corner, North Carolina Courage. Conceded by Deja Davis.
Attempt saved. Chioma Okafor (North Carolina Courage) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Casey Murphy (Boston Legacy). Assisted by Ashley Sanchez.
Foul by Deja Davis (Boston Legacy).
Chioma Okafor (North Carolina Courage) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Substitution, Boston Legacy. Nicolette Hernández replaces Lilly Reale.
Substitution, Boston Legacy. Ella Stevens replaces Sammy Smith.
Attempt missed. Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Natalia Staude.