The Thorns faced off against the Utah Royals for the first time, ending in a 1-1 draw on a lovely Tobin Heath chip. This was the first matchup of what may develop into a rivalry given the long history between the coaches, the former FCKC team, and the Thorns. For the Riveters, most of the fun was before the actual kickoff. This was the first away day of the season within driving distance.
Away Day Adventures
Several Riveters motored to Salt Lake City, including capo Alex and friends who took Mark Parsons along for the ride.