An early-season clash between Boston Legacy vs San Diego Wave FC promises plenty of excitement. Boston is still settling into their debut season, but playing at home gives them a prime chance to bounce back.
Meanwhile, San Diego arrive as one of the league’s strongest contenders, packed with star power and attacking quality—setting the stage for an exciting clash under the lights.
Boston Legacy FC will look to turn their home support into points when it faces San Diego Wave FC in an early-season National Women’s Soccer League matchup at Gillette Stadium.
Boston is still chasing consistency after an uneven start, while San Diego arrives with a stronger-looking roster and a busy attack that was recently boosted by the arrival of Catarina Macario.
Boston Legacy vs San Diego Wave FC – Match Details, Date, Time, Predictions, Lineups & More
- Match: Boston Legacy vs San Diego Wave FC
- Tournament: NWSL 2026
- Date: Friday, April 3, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- Stadium: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
- Broadcast: NWSL+
Team News and Analysis
Boston Legacy FC
Boston Legacy are still settling into life in the league, and the results have shown how much work remains.
They opened with a 1-0 loss to Gotham FC, were beaten 3-0 by Houston Dash, and then lost 2-1 to Utah Royals, although Aïssata Traoré did score the club’s first league goal in that Utah match.
The positives for Boston are obvious: they have a capable goalkeeper in Casey Murphy, a physical defensive core, and multiple attacking options such as Amanda Gutierres, Nichelle Prince, Ella Stevens, and Traoré.
Their best path in this game is likely a compact shape, quick transitions, and making Gillette Stadium feel uncomfortable for a visiting team.
San Diego Wave FC Preview
San Diego Wave FC come in with a much more settled feel. The Wave have already banked wins over Utah Royals, Portland Thorns, and Chicago Stars after their opening loss to Houston Dash, and they have kept building the squad around experienced midfielders and dangerous wide attackers.
The biggest story is the attacking depth. San Diego’s roster now includes Kenza Dali, Adriana Leon, Gabi Portilho, Ludmila, and Catarina Macario, giving them plenty of ways to break down a defence. That makes the Wave dangerous both in possession and when they press high to win the ball back quickly.
Head-to-Head Statistics Boston Legacy vs San Diego Wave FC
This is the first official meeting between Boston Legacy FC and San Diego Wave FC, since Boston are a 2026 expansion side and there is no prior head-to-head history yet.
| Date | Competition Type | Result |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2026 | NWSL | First meeting |
Boston Legacy vs San Diego Wave FC Starting XI Lineups
- Boston Legacy FC Lineup Starting XI vs San Diego Wave (4-3-3): Casey Murphy; Bianca St-Georges, Jorelyn Carabalí, Kaká, Nicki Hernandez; Annie Karich, Josefine Hasbo, Barbara Olivieri; Nichelle Prince, Amanda Gutierres, Ella Stevens.
- San Diego Wave FC Starting XI vs Boston Legacy (4-3-3): DiDi Haracic; Kennedy Wesley, Daniela Arias, Kristen McNabb, Mimi Van Zanten; Kenza Dali, Gia Corley, Lia Godfrey; Gabi Portilho, Catarina Macario, Adriana Leon.
Key Players to Watch
- Boston Legacy FC: Casey Murphy, Amanda Gutierres, Aïssata Traoré, Nichelle Prince, and Bianca St-Georges. Boston will need Murphy to steady the back line and one of their forwards to finish chances if they want an upset.
- San Diego Wave FC: Catarina Macario, Kenza Dali, Gabi Portilho, Adriana Leon, and Ludmila. San Diego have the kind of creative and finishing quality that can decide a match in one move.
Match Prediction
Boston should compete hard at home, but San Diego look sharper, deeper, and more dangerous in the final third. Unless Boston can keep the game slow and frustrate the Wave for long stretches, the visitors should create the better chances. This is an inference based on the squads and recent results.
- Final score prediction: Boston Legacy 1-2 San Diego Wave FC
Where to Watch Boston Legacy vs San Diego Wave FC
The match is listed on both clubs’ official schedules with NWSL+ as the broadcast platform.
Boston’s schedule lists the game at 7:00 PM ET, while San Diego’s shows 4:00 PM local time, matching up with 7:00 PM ET.
- National Streaming: The match will be available to stream live on NWSL+.
- Local Television:
- Boston Market: The game will be broadcast locally on NBC10.
- International Viewers: Fans outside the United States can typically stream NWSL matches for free on NWSL+.
When is Boston Legacy vs San Diego Wave FC?
Friday, April 3, 2026.
What time is kick-off?
7:00 PM ET. San Diego’s schedule lists 4:00 PM PT, which matches the Eastern Time listing.
Where is the match being played?
Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Where can fans watch it?
NWSL+.
Who is the favorite?
San Diego Wave FC are the slight favorite because of their stronger recent form and deeper attacking talent. That is a reasoned prediction, not a confirmed result.
