Gotham Stars Triumph Over Boston Legacy in Exciting NWSL Challenge
Gotham GC trounces Boston Legacy on opening day, González’s goal sets tone.
Esther González’s goal in the 55th minute gave Gotham GC a commanding lead, spoiling Boston Legacy's debut with a hard-fought victory. Final score: Gotham GC 1-0 Boston Legacy. The Legacy saw their fans fill Gillette Stadium for the inaugural match of an expansion club, breaking the record with 30,207 attendees.
Chelsea skipper Filipa Patão adjusted her lineup to a five-back system, but Bianca St-Georges was sent off in the 77th minute after committing two yellow cards. The teams combined for seven yellow cards and one red card, showing their intensity on the field. Bethune and Sentnor’s comeback goals gave Utah Royals a win over Kansas City Current, while defender Tatumn Milazzo scored an equalizer for Boston Legacy with just minutes left.
The NWSL Shield holders, short-handed without back-to-back MVP Temwa Chawinga, had to settle for 2-1 as the game unfolded in front of a packed stadium.