Utah Royals: Holding Steady
Last Wednesday, May 9, Utah Royals FC drew scoreless against their newly-developed rival, the Orlando Pride, at Rio Tinto Stadium. Both teams created chances to score in the box – on dangerous set-pieces and throughout the run of play -- but neither was able to convert. URFC continued to uphold their reputation as one of the best defenses in the NWSL, with GK Abby Smith earning her third clean sheet of the year. The team was able to contain a potent Orlando attack that included USWNT star Alex Morgan, and international phenom Marta, but was it enough to move them up in the power rankings?