Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Venue: Gillette Stadium — Foxborough, Massachusetts
Broadcast: Paramount+ / CBS Sports Golazo
Venue Profile — Gillette Stadium
Capacity: ~65,000
Hybrid grass surface
Large pitch dimensions favor possession‑heavy teams
Boston’s home form has been inconsistent, but they benefit from the stadium’s width
Washington’s pace on the wings historically thrives in large spaces
Weather Forecast (Foxborough, MA)
Temperature: 79–83°F
Conditions: Partly cloudy, moderate humidity
Wind: Light NE at 4–7 mph
Impact:
Ideal playing conditions
Slight advantage for high‑tempo teams
No major weather disruptions expected
Injury Report
Washington Spirit
Alyssa Thompson — DAY‑TO‑DAY (ankle)
Andi Sullivan — DAY‑TO‑DAY (hamstring)
Gabby Carle — OUT (knee)
Haley Hopkins — OUT (foot)
Impact: Thompson’s availability directly affects Spirit’s vertical attack. Sullivan’s status is crucial for midfield control and defensive organization.
Boston Legacy FC
Midge Purce — DAY‑TO‑DAY (quad)
Sam Staab — OUT (shoulder)
Adriana Leon — OUT (ankle)
Kaleigh Riehl — DAY‑TO‑DAY (hip)
Impact: Purce’s availability determines Boston’s counterattacking threat. Staab’s absence weakens defensive structure and set‑piece organization.
Team Overview
Washington Spirit (8‑3‑3)
Record: 8–3–3 Last 5 Matches: 3–1–1 Away Record: 3–2–2 Goals For / Against: 22 / 14 Form: Strong; balanced attack; defense tightening.
Washington has been one of the league’s most consistent teams. Their wing play and pressing structure have been elite, and their road form is solid.
Boston Legacy FC (4‑7‑4)
Record: 4–7–4 Last 5 Matches: 1–2–2 Home Record: 2–3–2 Goals For / Against: 15 / 21 Form: Inconsistent; defense shaky; attack reliant on individual brilliance.
Boston has struggled to find rhythm. Injuries have disrupted their defensive shape, and their attack often depends on Purce or Leon creating chances.
Key Player Matchups
Washington Spirit
Trinity Rodman: Elite 1v1 threat; high‑volume creator
Ashley Hatch: Clinical finisher; strong hold‑up play
Alyssa Thompson (if active): Dangerous in transition
Andi Sullivan (if active): Midfield anchor; dictates tempo
Spirit Tactical Profile
High‑tempo wing play
Strong pressing structure
Excellent in transition
Balanced scoring threats
Boston Legacy FC
Midge Purce (if active): Boston’s best attacker; elite dribbler
Olivia Moultrie: Strong passer; midfield connector
Ally Watt: Speed threat; inconsistent finishing
Adriana Leon (out): Major loss for creativity
Legacy Tactical Profile
Counterattacking focus
Struggles in sustained possession
Vulnerable to high press
Relies heavily on Purce for chance creation
Series History
2026 Season Series: First meeting
Last 10 Meetings (including pre‑Legacy Boston franchise): Spirit lead 6–3–1
At Boston (last 5): Spirit 3–2
Washington has historically performed well in Boston.
Betting Trends
Washington Spirit
4–1 ATS in last 5 matches
5–2 ATS in last 7 away matches
Over is 5–3 in last 8
Spirit have scored 2+ goals in 6 of last 8 matches
Boston Legacy FC
2–6 ATS in last 8
1–5 ATS in last 6 home matches
Under is 6–4 in last 10 (struggling attack)
Boston has conceded multiple goals in 5 of last 7 matches
Head‑to‑Head
Spirit ML has hit in 4 of last 5
Over has hit in 3 of last 5
MATCH ODDS
Washington Spirit – 130
Boston Legacy FC + 275
Draw + 285
Over 2.5 – 140 Under 2.5 + 100
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, July 18, 2026
