The Boston Legacy remains without a single point through their first four matches in the National Women's Soccer League as they adapt to a new system.
Entering the National Women’s Soccer League as a new team, the Boston Legacy features a squad with few players who possess prior experience in the NWSL. Leading the roster is head coach Filipa Patão, who is taking on her initial managerial assignment outside of Portugal.
Through their opening four fixtures, the club has yet to secure a point in the standings. While they have remained competitive in the majority of their outings, the club suffered a distinct 3-0 loss against the Houston Dash. The team later managed to score their inaugural goal during a narrow 2-1 defeat to the Utah Royals.
A major focus for the club is adapting to Patão's preferred tactical approach. The manager is instituting an aggressive defensive strategy characterized by strict player-to-player marking. Key aspects of this transition include:
