I do not know what is going on with NWSL goalkeepers and assists this year -- it feels like we've had more this year than I'd seen every season combined up to this point

Utah goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn tallied her second career assist on a long ball to Kiana Palacios, tying it up at 1-1 in the 17th minute.

I had the chance to watch this game live and Boston looked pretty good; at least much better than their recent record would indicate.

The midfield did a great job of controlling the game and shutting down some of the most threatening Utah players. I have become a huge fan of the Karich-Caño pair, and they will be key going forward in this possession-heavy style that Boston wants to play.

The main vulnerability Boston has had recently is really poor turnovers in their own defensive third trying to build from the back. We still managed to do a bit of that this game, but it was better. Also, we were a bit lucky that Utah wasn't able to capitalize on it as much as some of our recent opponents. I was overall impressed with the defense compared to their recent performances, so hopefully things are starting to tighten up back there.

On the attacking front, Boston was playing a touch more direct than I have seen them do recently, and it was working pretty well. Schupansky has been a great addition and Hernandez has been able to provide some support from the back line to help provide service from either side along with BSG. I think Boston is still missing a clinical finisher though. Aisatta has been doing her best, but I just don't think she is the threat that Boston needs up front. The solution was supposed to be Guti, but she has struggled to come into her own this season.