SANDY, Utah (Wednesday, August 8, 2018) - Utah Royals FC (7-6-7, 28 pts, NWSL 6th place) kept their playoff surge going with their second victory in four days, beating the Washington Spirit 1-0 at Rio Tinto Stadium. FW Katie Stengel scored her second consecutive game-winning goal in the 74th-minute, pushing the team forward into the playoff chase.
Royals GK Nicole Barnhart made her third straight start, and picked up her second shutout on the season. DF Rachel Corsie also played an integral role in registering the clean sheet, using her body to block Washington's most dangerous attempt of the evening.