Venue: Red Bull Arena — Harrison, New Jersey
Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET
Broadcast: CBS Sports Golazo / NWSL+
Gotham returns home in strong early‑season form, sitting in the top tier of the table with a balanced attack and one of the league’s stingiest defenses. Boston, meanwhile, continues to search for consistency after a difficult start marked by defensive lapses and late‑game collapses. This matchup presents a clear contrast: Gotham’s structure and depth versus Boston’s volatility and reliance on individual moments.
WEATHER REPORT — Harrison, NJ
Red Bull Arena is an outdoor venue, and weather will influence tempo.
Temperature at kickoff: 63°F
Wind: 8–12 mph (northwest)
Humidity: 54%
Rain: <10% chance
Pitch conditions: Dry, fast surface — ideal for Gotham’s possession‑based tempo
Handicapping note: Wind may slightly affect long diagonals, but overall conditions favor technical teams.
INJURY REPORT
Boston Legacy FC
FW Riley Patterson — Questionable (ankle) Boston’s most dynamic attacker; game‑time decision.
MF Jordan Listro — Out (knee) Major loss in midfield ball‑winning.
DF Emily Menges — Probable (hamstring) Expected to start; stabilizes back line.
GK Abby Smith — Probable (illness) Should be available.
NJ/NY Gotham FC
FW Lynn Williams — Probable (shoulder) Full training; expected to start.
MF Rose Lavelle — Questionable (hip) Trending toward playing limited minutes.
DF Tierna Davidson — Out (foot) Defensive downgrade; affects aerial presence.
MF Yazmeen Ryan — Probable (ankle) Expected to play.
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
Boston Legacy FC (1‑5‑1)
Last 5: L–L–D–L–W
Goals For: 7
Goals Against: 15
Trend:
Struggles defending wide channels
Concedes early and often
Attack overly reliant on Patterson’s availability
NJ/NY Gotham FC (4‑2‑2)
Last 5: W–D–W–L–W
Goals For: 13
Goals Against: 8
Trend:
Strong defensive structure
Excellent in transition
Home form improving each week
SERIES HISTORY
Gotham leads all‑time series: 3–1–1
Gotham unbeaten in last four meetings
Boston has never won at Red Bull Arena
Average margin in Gotham home wins: +1.8 goals
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Lynn Williams (Gotham) vs. Boston Back Line
Williams’ pace vs. Boston’s slow center‑back pairing
Boston concedes 1.9 xGA per match Advantage: Gotham
2. Rose Lavelle (Gotham) vs. Boston Midfield
If Lavelle plays, Boston’s midfield lacks a true stopper
Boston missing Listro is a major tactical loss Advantage: Gotham
3. Boston Attack vs. Gotham Defensive Shape
Boston averages 1.0 goals per match
Gotham allows 1.0 goals per match Advantage: Gotham
4. Goalkeepers: Abby Smith (BOS) vs. Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham)
Smith: high‑volume shot‑stopper
Berger: elite command of box + distribution Advantage: Gotham
BETTING TRENDS
Boston Legacy FC
1–4 ATS in last 5
Under is 4–2 in last 6
Conceded first in 6 of 7 matches
Worst road defensive record in NWSL so far
NJ/NY Gotham FC
3–1 ATS in last 4
Over is 3–1 in last 4 home matches
Scored 2+ goals in 4 of last 6
Strong late‑game form: +4 goal differential after 75’
MATCH ODDS
Boston Legacy FC + 425
NJ/NY Gotham FC – 185
Draw + 260
Over 2.5 -125 Under 2.5 – 105
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 8, 2026
