SANDY, Utah (Saturday, April 28, 2018) – Utah Royals FC (0-1-4, 4 points) FW Amy Rodriguez scored her first NWSL goal since 2015 as URFC got out to an early second-half lead, but the Portland Thorns responded with an equalizer and Royals FC settled for a 1-1 draw in front of 8,446 at Rio Tinto Stadium.
Rodriguez made her first start since tearing her ACL in the 2017 season opener and scored in the 53rd minute for her first goal in a Royals uniform. GK Abby Smith one save in the draw as Utah still seeks its first ever victory.