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Boston Legacy FC made their home opener debut as they hosted Gotham FC and made history as they kicked off their home opener with a large crowd of 30, 207 fans.
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 14: General view inside the stadium during the NWSL match between Boston Legacy FC and NJ/NY Gotham FC at Gillette Stadium on March 14, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/NWSL via Getty Images) NWSL via Getty Images On Saturday afternoon, Boston Legacy FC made their home opener debut as they hosted Gotham FC. Despite a 1-0 win for Gotham, Legacy made history as they kicked off their home opener with a large crowd of 30, 207 fans at Gillette Stadium.
The attendance count marked a league record for an expansion team home opener. “It was so special,” said Legacy forward Ella Stevens. “I think for me, the walkout was a little surreal, playing in that stadium with the fans and the number of.
People who came out to support, it was an incredible feeling walking out. ” Boston Continues to Build Chemistry Gotham opened up the first half with several key shots to keep the pressure high on goalkeeper Casey Murphy. With Gotham’s detailed chemistry, it posed early threats for Boston as they looked to find their footing.
Although the first ended with a scoreless draw, the momentum continued to build as Boston were persistent in their attack. FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 14: Jaelin Howell #7 of NJ/NY Gotham FC makes a pass during the NWSL match between Boston Legacy FC and NJ/NY Gotham FC at Gillette Stadium on March 14, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/NWSL via Getty Images) NWSL via Getty Images With the press from Boston, Gotham also doubled down and in the 55’ minute, Jaedyn Shaw led the way as she pinged the ball to the top left corner followed by a cross to the center where Esther Gonzalez used a one touch ball to secure the first goal to the back of the net.