SANDY, Utah – (Saturday, May 19, 2019) – Utah Royals FC (3-1-1, 10 points) played to a 1-1 draw against the defending National Women’s Soccer League champion North Carolina Courage at Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park behind a goal from FW Amy Rodriguez.
Royals FC once again took the early lead in the 8th minute when MF Vero Boquete connected with Rodriguez who took a one-touch shot, sending it in the lower-left corner past the Courage goalkeeper. The play was sparked by a series of one-touch passes, beginning with DF Katie Bowen, making its way through the midfield until it ultimately ended in the back of the net.