Utah Royals FC kicked off their 2019 campaign at home with a win over the Washington Spirit.
Starting a week after the rest of the league, Utah was given ample time to prepare for the Saturday evening match.
URFC came out on fire getting their first goal of the season just 10 minutes in. Off a tireless effort from Christen Press to keep the ball in the 18 yard box, Press laid the ball off to Lo’eau Labonta who smashed it right past Spirit keeper Aubrey Bledsoe. This gave Utah the early lead and gave them a comfortable first half.