It feels like it’s been an entire season, but the Utah Royals finally had their preferred starting XI. Not a minute too soon as the second place and always dangerous North Carolina Courage came to town. To date, the Courage have been unable to beat the Royals in NWSL play and the Royals definitely want to keep it that way.
From the blow of the first whistle, Amy Rodriguez but a quick and scrumptious through ball to Christen Press and made North Carolina goal keeper Stephanie Labbé have to come out and break up a dangerous play.