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Boston Legacy eliminated from NWSL playoff contention after loss to Seattle

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 4:01 PM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Boston Legacy eliminated from NWSL playoff contention after loss to Seattle

Summary

Boston Legacy is out of playoff contention following a 2-0 loss to Seattle Reign on September 28. This defeat marks Boston's second consecutive loss and ends their hopes of making the postseason in their inaugural NWSL season., Jess Fishlock scored both goals for Seattle, making her the franchise's all-time leading scorer. Despite the challenges, including a nomadic schedule and injuries, Boston's roster includes promising talents like Amanda Gutierres and Aïssata Traoré. The team will continue to develop as they prepare for next season, with all home games slated for Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

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By the Numbers

•Boston Legacy finishes the season with a 7-14-5 record.
•Seattle's Jess Fishlock scores twice in her final season.
•Boston's scoring streak ends at 13 games.
•Legacy's first win came against fellow expansion side Denver Summit.
•Next season's home games will be played in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

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4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Boston Legacy: New faces, a nomadic existence and a solid NWSL debut season

What they're saying

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There’ll be no bucking the trend for an NWSL expansion team this season but Boston Legacy still have every chance of upsetting the natural order between now and the end of the season. The Legacy are officially out of play-off contention, becoming the third team to bow out of the NWSL postseason race after their 2-0 loss to Seattle Reign on Friday night. The loss to Seattle was their second in a row after a muted performance that saw Reign contain Boston’s usually strong attack. This ended Boston
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