The NC Courage were looking to bounce back after a bad 3-1 loss to the Chicago Red Stars last weekend. They would have a better showing against the Royals, but the elusive first win against the Utah side would not come. Ultimately, the game would end 1-1 after an early goal forced North Carolina to try and equalize at home.
North Carolina would line up in the 4-4-2 box once again...
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The Courage would give up an early goal to Amy Rodriguez on a break when the forward found just the right seam between the defenders to sneak a shot past Katelyn Rowland.