The report says Traoré broke the deadlock in the 81st minute with a low finish that took a deflection off Esme Morgan before beating goalkeeper Sandy MacIver. Washington still had a realistic route back into the game, trailing by only one goal deep into added time.
That changed when a misplaced pass near halfway presented Gutierres with an opening. The forward reportedly intercepted the ball and produced a looping finish from around 40 yards, punishing Washington’s defensive error and doubling Boston’s lead in the 94th minute.
Two minutes later, Lilly Reale supplied the cross for Gutierres to complete the scoring. The sequence turned a narrow Boston advantage into a decisive result and underlined the value of concentration through the final whistle.
The reported records add context to the outcome: Washington Spirit entered with 13 wins, while Boston Legacy had recorded seven victories. Boston’s late efficiency therefore carried greater weight than the scoreline alone, particularly against a side that had remained within one goal for most of the match.
Elsewhere, Chicago Stars reportedly came from behind to draw 1-1 with Portland Thorns. That stalemate offered a contrasting finish: neither side found the late surge that allowed Boston to pull away.
The next storyline is whether Boston can carry this late attacking sharpness into its upcoming fixtures, while Washington must restore its defensive composure after conceding twice in stoppage time.