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Utah Royals Head Coach Jimmy Coenraets<\/strong> made one personnel change from last Saturday\u2019s 2-1 victory over Denver Summit FC, inserting Miyabi<\/strong> into the backline in place of defender Janni Thomsen<\/strong> who is on an excused leave of absence for the birth of her child.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
Starting the match aggressive, forward Mina Tanaka<\/strong> was quick to place a shot on goal in the 7th minute, with Canadian-international Clo\u00e8 Lacasse<\/strong> unleashing an effort in the 14th minute that didn’t convert when caught by Portland goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
In the 21st minute, Portland found an opening when Olivia Moultrie picked the ball off Utah on a goal kick, capitalizing on the chance with a shot from the left side, giving the Thorns a 1-0 lead at home.\u00a0 \u200b<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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The Royals weren\u2019t deterred by the lead, continuing to maintain possession and stay aggressive. In the 24th minute, midfielder Narumi<\/strong> found the ball off a free kick, before rocketing it towards the goal, but was unable to convert.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
In the 31st minute, forward Kiana Palacios<\/strong> made a goal-preventing block, delivering a save that prevented the Thorns from extending their lead. The Royals defense continued to perform, when in the 36th minute ironwoman Kate Del Fava<\/strong> intercepted an attempt on goal, preventing Moultrie from scoring again.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
In the 44th minute, the relentless determination paid off, when defender Nuria Rab\u00e1no<\/strong> crossed to Palacios on the right side, who headed the ball straight into net, the Thorns\u2019 goalkeeper tipping it in further, giving Utah the 1-1 equalizer just before half.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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The goal marks Palacios\u2019 second in two games, after scoring her first NWSL goal last Saturday in the Royals 2-1 victory over Denver Summit FC. Up until this point, Portland has not allowed a goal at Providence Park this season, with Palacios\u2019 signifying the first conceded on home soil for the Thorns in 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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In the second half, Tanaka finds the ball off a block from Miyabi in the 50th minute. Tanaka passes back to Lacasse, who scores with a left-footed shot to the right side, the ball soaring past the Portland goalkeeper, extending the Royals\u2019 lead to 2-1.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n
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In the 79th minute, Portland\u2019s Sam Hiatt took a close-range shot on goal that was parried by goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn<\/strong>, who blocked the ball from entering the goal with her face.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
In the 88th minute, forward Alexa Spaanstra<\/strong> fouled Jayden Perry, winning the Thorns a penalty. Sophia Wilson converted the opportunity, equalizing the score 2-2.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
Despite the late goal, the Royals stayed forceful, with Spaanstra making an attempt on target in the 93rd minute, quickly followed by Del Fava taking back-to-back shots on goal.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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The Royals closed out the match with a 2-2 draw against the Thorns, extending its unbeaten streak to ten matches, notching two goals against Portland and securing a point before the break.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Utah Royals FC will take an extended break from the regular season, returning to play on Sunday, July 5 at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium to take on the Chicago Stars. Kickoff is set for 3:00 p.m. MT.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n
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POR: Olivia Moultrie 21\u2019:<\/strong> Portland found an opening when Moultrie picked the ball off Utah on a goal kick, capitalizing on the chance with a shot from the left side, giving the Thorns a 1-0 lead at home.\u00a0 \u200b<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
UTA: Kiana Palacios (Nuria Rab\u00e1no ) 44\u2019:<\/strong> Rab\u00e1no crossed to Palacios on the right side, who headed the ball straight into net, the Thorns\u2019 goalkeeper tipping it in further, giving Utah the 1-1 equalizer just before half.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
UTA: Clo\u00e9 Lacasse (Mina Tanaka) 50\u2019:<\/strong> Tanaka finds the ball off a block from Miyabi in the 50th minute. Tanaka passes back to Lacasse, who scores with a left-footed shot to the right side, the ball soaring past the Portland goalkeeper, extending the Royals\u2019 lead to 2-1.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
POR: Sophia Wilson 88\u2019:<\/strong> Spaanstra fouled Jayden Perry, winning the Thorns a free kick. Sophia Wilson converted the opportunity, equalizing the score 2-2.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
Utah Royals FC (4-2-3-1):<\/strong> Mandy McGlynn; Miyabi (Tatumn Milazzo, 65\u2019), Kaleigh Riehl, Kate Del Fava \u00a9<\/strong>, Nuria R\u00e1bano; Ana Tejada (Dayana Pierre-Louis, 64\u2019), Narumi, Mina Tanaka; Cece Delzer (Alexa Spaanstra, 64\u2019), Clo\u00e9 Lacasse, Kiana Palacios (Lara Pra\u0161nikar, 82\u2019)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
Subs not used:<\/strong> Mia Justus, Kameron Simmonds, Courtney Brown, Aria Nagai, Brecken Mozingo<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
Head Coach:<\/strong> Jimmy Coenraets<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
Portland Thorns FC (4-2-3-1):<\/strong> Mackenzie Arnold; Reyna Reyes, Isabella Obaze, Sam Hiatt (Jayden Perry, 85\u2019), M.A. Vignola; Jessie Fleming, Cassandra Bogere (Jennie Immethun, 62\u2019); Marie M\u00fcller (Shae Harvey, 85\u2019), Olivia Moultrie (Reilyn Turner, 61\u2019), Pietra Tordin, Sophia Wilson<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
Subs not used:<\/strong> Morgan Messner, Carolyn Calzada, Mimi Alidou, Mallie Mckenzie, Renee Lyles<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
Head Coach:<\/strong> Robert Vilahamn<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
UTA:<\/strong> Mina Tanaka (Yellow Card – 48\u2019)\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
UTA:<\/strong> Ana Tejada (Yellow Card – 52\u2019)\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
POR:<\/strong> Cassandra Bogere (Yellow Card – 61\u2019)\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
UTA:<\/strong> Dayana Pierre-Louis (Yellow Card – 68\u2019)\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
UTA:<\/strong> Clo\u00e9 Lacasse (Yellow Card – 92\u2019)\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n