
Utah Royals FC Begins Three-Game Road Stretch against Reign FC
August 9, 2019 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Utah Royals FC News Release
SANDY, Utah - Utah Royals FC heads West to take on Reign FC at their new venue, Tacoma's Cheney Stadium, for the first time in club history on Sunday August 11 at 2:00 p.m. MT.
In its last match, Utah Royals FC defeated Sky Blue FC 3-0 behind a brace from FW Christen Press and a goal from FW Amy Rodriguez. GK Nicole Barnhart made three saves to preserve the clean sheet and MF Lo'eau LaBonta and FW Mallory Weber each contributed an assist. In addition, the team totaled 23 shots, the most in club history.
Sunday's match will mark the third this week for Utah Royals FC, including Wednesday's win over Sky Blue FC. The team fell 2-0 to the Chicago Red Stars on Saturday, August 3. The match will also be the first of three-consecutive road matches, following Sunday's match Royals FC will head East to take on Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit.
URFC enters Sunday's match with a 0-3-1 (1 point) all-time record against Reign FC, with the last match resulting in a 2-0 loss behind goals from Jess Fishlock and Ifeoma Onumonu.
How to Follow Utah Royals FC vs. Reign FC - Sun., Aug. 11th, 2019
Coverage Begins: 2:00 p.m. MT
Local TV: KMYU
Digital Streaming: KSL TV app, Yahoo Sports!,NWSLsoccer.com
English Radio: ESPN 700
Spanish Radio: N/A
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