Boston’s Margaret Purce hits the crossbar. #### There were almost two more first NWSL goals as Boston rookie forward [Margaret Purce](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/view/56y5qt6c03t7f5t7eoebi0wyd) and Orlando forward [Marta](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/view/c811si1xw5he6ih0o1mj94tsl) were *this* close to getting on the scoresheet. Both made great on their shots, but luck was not on their side. [Empty Body] * * * ### **3. Ironwoman Kasey Kallman** Washington Spirit defender [Kasey Kallman](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/view/dvkjopr8uepcvaza4d4lmo0yd) is now the new ironwoman of NWSL, [having played 3,780 consecutive minutes](http://washingtonspirit.com/pro/kassey-kallman-sets-new-nwsl-ironwoman-record-for-consecutive-minutes-played/) – 42 straight regular seasons matches, a streak that dates back to 2014. * * * ### 4. Shutdown mode North Carolina Courage goalkeeper [Sabrina D’Angelo](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/view/e0gysmymetthyhdkn2q54l51x) has now started the season with back-to-back shutouts, but has only had to make one save as the North Carolina defense has been on lockdown, allowing just one shot on goal and six total shots in their two 1-0 wins over the Washington Spirit and Portland Thorns FC. * * * ### 5. The NWSL tifo game is strong We’ve seen [Portland’s shield-maidens](https://twitter.com/ThornsFC/status/853323375766155264) and [Kansas City’s Star Wars inspired creation](https://twitter.com/kcbluecrew/status/854128233083752451) — and this week in Boston, another gem — a reference to Lavelle’s bulldog ([who has his own Instagram account](https://www.instagram.com/wilmajeanwrinkles/)). [Empty Body] * * * ### **6. Welcome back!** Spirit defender [Caprice Dydasco](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/view/6fs7fjwxqpkgzosbb8364d4np) tweeted that she is now cleared to play again after tearing her ACL in the NWSL Championship last October. [Empty Body]

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