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Seems to be a good fit culturally and for the system. Actually thought she was younger and was hoping there was room to refine her technique a bit. I like her more than Carrabali at CB (JC at wingback is ok).

Can be a bit grabby. Works better with the very steady Elgin.

I'm wondering if anyone can point me in the direction of information on how to prepay for parking for Boston Legacy matches at Centerville Bank Stadium in Rhode Island. I've attended several RIFC matches there and bought parking online with no problem---but parking for Legacy is clearly being handled another way. I did not get a response when I emailed Boston Legacy asking for information about parking.

I won’t write as much or with as much careful thought as the last post-game poster but it’s a good conversation starter for the group!

Defense: Was getting beat up on in the first half by long balls trying to exploit our high line. They were able to make it work in the first half but is a clear way team can easily threaten us and makes it worrying for a better attacking team. 2nd half put in shift and impressed by the ability to limit super dangerous chances even down a player but I do think this could have been disastrous against another team.

Murphy - many solid saves and control of the box albeit many of the shots were directly at her. Hoping she can continue to keep building more confidence.

Elgin - felt like the star of the backline both with her defense, especially emergency defending the long balls, and progressing forward in space.

Araujo - It was a lot cleaner game for her in terms of physicality which is good to see and obviously easier when you’re not guarding Banda.

BSG - providing some good attacking moments from the back but that challenge was poor form and also just didn’t even make sense to go so aggressively for. Not going to dog on her more for this because there’s plenty of fair criticism in the NWSL sub. She clearly goes physical when she makes a mistake or feel beat, which I can imagine is compounded when you’ve played as much as she has lately. Her red card provides the opportunity to start a backline of Araujo / Elgin / Carabali, which I think might be our best lineup. Then you could use BSG as a spark with a little more attacking mindset in the second half (obviously not next game though). This would give her fresh legs in games and hopefully cut down on some of her more unnecessary fouls.

Carabali - Looked solid and helped hold it down during the second half onslaught.

Hernandez- Still seems to be getting back as she had a few off touches but to be expected plus she’s really being thrown into the fire this game.

Midfield: Really not their game in terms of clicking and chemistry. No one person hugely stands out as a problem just couldn’t seem to connect passes in the middle of the field. They’ve been really good together like in the Orlando and Denver game plus the first half of Gotham so could be fatigue or Hutton just really messing up their flow.

Karich: Remains a steady presence, great at keeping possession under pressure.

Caño: felt like a quieter game for her. No huge thoughts. Feel like her and Prince’s usually strong combinations weren’t there tonight.

Hasbo: Really high work rate and felt like she was everywhere, but seems to struggle when close to goal. Obviously that’s not a key part of her role on the field but would love to see her develop as she’s gotten in some good positions close to goal recently.

Smith: don’t remember too much from her on this one. (Nothing about her! Just hard to remember all of our players without a rewatch)

Forwards: Some good looks but not our finest performance up front, especially compared to the games since Chicago.

Gambone: Felt like her coming in helped us pick up the ball and possess more even down a player. Would love to see her start where Ricketts started today.

Gutierres: Feels weird to call it her best game but it
was probably one of them? Her hold up play is really strong and her shots have had some pace on them just have been a touch off. Her penalties have been super strong, even though I don’t think we deserved that one

Ricketts: didn’t feel like she was able to be as effective as Olivieri, Gambone, or Gutierres have been in this role. She’s young so happy to see her get minutes.

Aissata: She’s relentless and a spark plug but I’m getting worried about how frantic her movement can be. She puts her body on the line but I’m worried about her getting hurt and potential fouls she can get from it. Was necessary to sub her in and I’m excited to see her / Amanda fresh, playing together as Amanda really starts to find her footing.

Hi all. I just learned yesterday that you can watch Legacy FC games for free on the
Victory+ app. I downloaded it and it worked fine.

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I held out on going to a game for a while because getting to Gillette historically has been such an awful experience from Boston. It took only 50 minutes from Brookline leaving during rush hour, and parking was immediate, right by the stadium, and free! Getting home from the stadium to Brookline also only took about 35 minutes with minimal traffic and no wait getting out of the lot!

Maybe it’s worse on weekend games but it was such a pleasant surprise for a certified Gillette hater!

hat a treat it's been this season as a Revs/Legacy fan that never leaves early!

Emerson Elgin - what a find. Complete game changer. Banda's pace and ball control did give her a bit of trouble but she contained Banda enough for support to arrive.

Annie Karich - an incredible performance. Look like Keira Walsh with her one-touch and possession play. Hits passes at crazy angles. Completely dominated the midfield. Interplays perfectly with Elgin (you can see them cover each other).

Lais Araujo - From my seats (front row, defensive 3rd) in the second half, she could have easily been redcarded. Good pace but a bit too grabby and seems to have a bit of trouble with players who can turn quickly. Was wise of Filipa to sub her.

Carraballi - Bustling as a wingback and steady as CB after 2nd half subs. Best game I've seen from her.

Bianca - loads of space in the first half down the left and I like how aggressive she was in taking it. Final product lacks a bit but she also puts in a shift defensively.

Ella Stevens - Thought she looked lively, good touch and vision in limited time.

Hasbo/Cano - controlled the game nicely. Though Hasbo had the better game and seemed more energetic.

Aleigh Gambone - looks really good in the CAM/SS role. Speedy and energetic enough for the press. Clinical/calm finish.

Sammy Smith - energy and pace as a sub helped turn the game.

Barb - I enjoy her energy and combativeness. Drifted central and interchanged nicely with Bianca. Battled well vs Haillie Mace who is an excellent player. Also a bit short on touch in the final 3rd.

Aissata - Never really got in the flow but popped up and occasionally looked dangerous.

Amanda G - we should be banging high balls to her all day. She also has great touch and vision.

Murphy - solid game, commanding at the back, good positioning.

Good to see Nicki Hernandez back.

Has anyone else noticed that the price of kits is about $20 cheaper on the NWSL shop compared to the Legacy’s shop? For example, a replica unisex kit is $100 on NWSL shop and $120 on the team’s site. The season ticket member discount doesn’t apply to kits so I’ll probably save the money and get it from the NWSL Shop. Isn’t it odd that the pricing is different across the two sites?

Lots of room open in my car if anyone needs a ride from the Braintree/Quincy area to/from the game tonight