Washington Spirit W 0, Utah Royals W 1

SANDY, Utah (Interstat) — In a season-opening upset that defied pregame projections, the Utah Royals defeated the Washington Spirit 1-0 on Sunday in National Women’s Soccer League action at America First Field. The match, decided by a Paige Monaghan goal in the game’s opening minutes, saw the home side execute a disciplined defensive plan to secure a victory few outside their locker room anticipated. The result immediately resets expectations for both clubs in the early stages of the 2025 campaign. The decisive moment came almost immediately after the opening whistle. In the fourth minute, Monaghan, a forward, found the back… Read more...