SANDY, Utah – (Saturday, July 27, 2019) – Utah Royals FC (5-5-3, 18 points) fell 2-1 to the North Carolina Courage, marking the first time the club has been defeated by the defending National Women’s Soccer League Champions.
FW Christen Press notched the club’s lone goal on the night, marking her third of the year and her second in as many matches.
Royals FC came out strong and was quick to capitalize, taking the lead in the 13th minute with a goal from Press as she notched her second in as many games. The goal was assisted by MF Vero Boquete, her first since returning to the starting lineup.