Utah Royals FC (6-14-3, 21 pts) returns to the Wasatch Front this Sunday to face Seattle Reign FC (5-13-5, 20 pts) in the NWSL. Utah is riding the momentum of a thrilling 2-1 victory over Portland Thorns FC on the road, extending their winning streak to two games with a chance to make it three straight.
Meanwhile, Seattle Reign FC is struggling with a four-game losing streak and currently sits 13th in the standings. Their last win came on September 6th, when they triumphed over Angel City FC away, but their fortunes turned recently as they fell to the same L.A. side in a rematch on October 4 at Lumen Field.
Though the Reign claimed the 2022 NWSL Shield and are typically a playoff contender, they’ll be determined to avoid ending this season at the bottom of the table, making this an opportunity for a last-ditch push up the standings.
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Utah Royals vs Seattle Reign FC kick-off time
| Date: | Sunday, October 13, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 5:00 pm ET/ 2:00 pm PT |
| Venue: | America First Field |
The match will be played at the America First Field in Sandy, Utah on Sunday, October 13, with kick-off at 5:00 pm ET/ 2:00 pm PT for fans in the US.
Team news & squads
Utah Royals team news
Utah Royals are dealing with a bucketload of injuries, with Imani Dorsey (SEI – Achilles), Carly Nelson (excused absence), Macey Fraser (excused absence), Lauren Flynn (SEI – lower leg), Paige Monaghan (hip), Julia Grosso (knee), Olivia Griffitts (foot), Mikayla Cluff (ankle), Agnes Nyberg (quad) and Hannah Betfort (abdomen) all listed as out on their injury report.
In their latest victory, former Portland Thorn Betfort recorded her first goal of the season, lofting a shot over the goalkeeper from outside the box. Summer signing Mina Tanaka also made an impact, notching her debut goal for the Royals with a diving header that capitalized on a free-kick from Claudia Zornoza, which struck the bar and fell in her path. The Royals dominated possession with 56% and tallied five more shots on target than Portland.
Utah Royals possible XI: Haught; Flynn, Fava, Riehl, Pogarch; Zornoza, Tejada, Tanaka; Lacasse, Sentnor, Monaghan
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | McGlynn, Nelson, Haught, Roque |
| Defenders: | Del Fava, Tejada, Dorsey, Foederer, Riehl, Pogarch, Burns, Merrick, Griffitts, Flynn |
| Midfielders: | Henry, Zornoza, Fraser, Vasconcelos, Tucker, Tagliaferri, Nyberg, Colohan, Gray |
| Forwards: | Lacasse, Tanaka, Onumonu, Sentnor, Monaghan, Betfort, Cluff, Mozingo, Brown |
Seattle Reign FC team news
After a season marked by heavy roster changes and a mid-year shift in ownership, Reign head coach Laura Harvey is determined to rally her team and show their resilience this weekend. The injury list includes Ryanne Brown (SEI – knee), Jess Fishlock (leg), Quinn (head), and Olivia Van der Jagt (excused absence).
Harvey has yet to field the same starting XI in consecutive games this season, largely due to ongoing injuries and mid-season roster adjustments. Two key pillars, however, have remained consistent: Phoebe McClernon in defense and Ji So-yun in midfield. McClernon has logged one assist this season, while Ji has tallied three goals and three assists, both providing crucial stability on the field.
Seattle Reign possible XI: Dickey; Glas, McClernon, Barnes, Holmes; Howell, James-Turner, Ji; Crnogorcevic, Huitema, King
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Dickey, Ivory, Perez |
| Defenders: | Barnes, Lester, McClernon, Holmes, Glas, Bugg |
| Midfielders: | Quinn, James-Turner, Stanton, Athens, Howell, Mercado, McCammon, Ji |
| Forwards: | Huitema, King, Latsko, Mondesir, Crnogorcevic, Adames |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Game | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 07/20/24 | Seattle Reign FC 2 (2) - 2 (4) Utah Royals FC | NWSL x Liga MX Summer Cup |
| 07/08/24 | Seattle Reign FC 1-1 Utah Royals FC | NWSL |