NWSL Match Preview: Boston Legacy FC (0-5-1) vs. Denver Summit FC (1-2-3)

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Venue: Summit Stadium — Denver, Colorado

Kickoff: 6:00 PM MT / 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT

Surface: Natural grass

Broadcast: CBS Sports Golazo / NWSL+

WEATHER REPORT — DENVER

Temperature: 61–64°F at kickoff

Wind: 8–12 mph from the southwest

Humidity: 32% (typical dry Denver air)

Precipitation: <5% chance

Altitude Impact:

Denver’s elevation increases ball speed and fatigue rate

Favors high‑tempo, transition‑heavy teams

Visiting teams often struggle late in matches

INJURY REPORT

Denver Summit FC

Alyssa Thompson (FW)Probable, minor ankle soreness

Taylor Kornieck (MF)Probable, light workload management

Sam Staab (DF)Out, knee sprain

Kailen Sheridan (GK)Probable, minor hip tightness

Boston Legacy FC

Ashley Hatch (FW)Questionable, quad tightness

Rose Lavelle (MF)Out, hamstring strain

Abby Dahlkemper (DF)Out, back injury

Sydney Leroux (FW)Probable, conditioning management

TEAM RECORDS & PERFORMANCE

Denver Summit FC (1‑2‑3)

Goals For: 7

Goals Against: 9

Home Record: 1‑1‑1

Last 5 Matches: D‑L‑W‑D‑L

Strengths: Pace on the wings, altitude‑boosted tempo, strong GK play

Weaknesses: Defensive gaps without Staab, inconsistent finishing

Boston Legacy FC (0‑5‑1)

Goals For: 4

Goals Against: 13

Road Record: 0‑3‑0

Last 5 Matches: L‑L‑L‑D‑L

Strengths: Counterattacking speed, veteran leadership

Weaknesses: Defensive structure, midfield control, late‑game stamina

RECENT TEAM FORM

Denver Summit FC

Averaging 1.2 goals per match over last 5

Thompson + Kornieck partnership improving

Defense vulnerable on set pieces

Strong late‑game pressure at home

Boston Legacy FC

Conceding 2.1 goals per match over last 5

Attack limited without Lavelle’s creativity

Struggling to maintain possession

Leroux providing spark but lacking service

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. Alyssa Thompson (DEN) vs. Boston Back Line

Thompson’s acceleration is a major mismatch

Boston’s depleted defense struggles with pace Edge: Denver

2. Taylor Kornieck (DEN) vs. Boston Midfield

Kornieck’s aerial dominance is a major advantage

Boston lacks a physical midfield presence Edge: Denver

3. Sydney Leroux (BOS) vs. Denver Center Backs

Leroux’s physicality can trouble Denver’s rotated back line

Denver must avoid isolation situations Edge: Even

4. Goalkeepers: Sheridan (DEN) vs. Boston Attack

Sheridan’s shot‑stopping gives Denver a major edge

Boston averaging fewer than 3 shots on target per match Edge: Denver

SERIES HISTORY

(Legacy FC is a 2026 expansion club — limited history)

2026 Season Meetings: Denver leads 1–0

Last Match: Denver 2–1 Boston (March 2026)

Boston has yet to defeat Denver in club history

BETTING TRENDS

Denver Summit FC

3‑1‑1 in last 5 home matches

Over 2.5 goals has hit in 3 of last 4

Scored first in 4 of last 6

Boston Legacy FC

Winless in 6 straight

Conceded first in 5 straight

Over 2.5 goals has hit in 4 of last 5

MATCH ODDS

Denver Summit FC          – 150

Boston Legacy FC             + 375

Draw                                     + 275

Over 2.5 – 120                   Under 2.5 + 100

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 2, 2026

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