Utah Royals FC defender Sam Johnson and the Melbourne Victory, claimed the Westfield W-League Premier’s Plate last Friday. The Westfield W-League in Australia, is concluding its season as Melbourne Victory will face number four, Perth Glory in the Semi Final of the W-League Finals Series.
Johnson started all 11 of her match appearances with Melbourne Victory and helped the team to a 7-3-2 regular season record to earn league’s top spot. Melbourne Victory defeated Perth Glory for the Premier’s Plate, but the two will battle again in the semifinal Saturday, February 9th. Melbourne Victory is making its first Westfield W-League Finals Series appearance since 2014.