ORLANDO, Fla. — It was only a matter of time before Christen Press was about to break through on goal.
After probing Orlando Pride’s defense during the first half, she got her goal early in the second half.
Press, Utah Royals FC’s star forward, volleyed home a Lo’eau LaBonta pass in the 60th minute as Utah Royals FC defeated the Orlando Pride 2-0 on Saturday at Exploria Stadium in front of an announced crowd of 5,279.
Amy Rodriguez added a second goal in the 77th minute after she was played through on goal by Vero Boquete.