The Independence downed Boston in their home opener at Widener University on Sunday by the score of 2-0. PSP photographer Michael Long was on hand.

Captain Nikki Krzysik leads the team out on to the field.

Sinead Farrelly gets in a pre-game stretch.

Pre-game pep talk.

Christina DiMartino drove at the Breakers back line all night.

Boston’s Alyssa Neaher comes to claim.

Kia McNeill makes a pass.

Holmfridur Magnusdottir takes a throw.

Nicole Barnhart claims in traffic.

Tasha Kai with a brave header for her first goal of the season.

The Sons of Ben were on hand.

Kai smiles for the cameras during her halftime interview for FSC.

Paul Riley looks on at the start of the second half.

Leigh Ann Robinson in on the challenge.

Tasha Kai and Jen Buczkowski celebrate with Lianne Sanderson after her goal.

Megan Rapinoe receives instructions from Paul Riley.

Sinead Farrelly takes on a Boston defender.

Nicole Barnhart, Jen Buczkowski and Christina DiMartino sign autographs after the match.