For the last two seasons, the Boston Breakers have sat at the bottom of the NWSL table. If early results in 2017 are any indication, this might be the year the Breakers break that pattern. Last week, the New England side played to a 1-0 win against Sky Blue FC, the same team that dominated Seattle Reign FC the opening weekend.
Over the last two seasons, Boston has brought in a new head coach and reorganized its player pool. That includes bringing in Rose Lavelle, the top draft pick from the 2017 NWSL draft and a rising U.