BOYDS, Maryland (Wednesday, August 22, 2018) – Utah Royals FC (8-7-8, 32 points) kept itself in playoff contention on Wednesday night, beating the Washington Spirit 1-0 at Maureen Hendricks Field. The win pushes them above the playoff line to 4th place in the National Women’s Soccer League standings as they await results from other games this weekend, which could affect the team’s inaugural season fate. A goal from FW Amy Rodriguez early in the first half paired with relentless pressure from the rest of the team, helped the club claim the full three points.
URFC started the game with purpose, pressuring the opposition high up the field, and creating quality opportunities in the final third.