SANDY, Utah (Interstat) — Paige Monaghan scored just four minutes into the match to lift the Utah Royals to a 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit in NWSL action Sunday at America First Field. The early goal, assisted by Tara McKeown, held as the game-winner. The result was an upset, as Washington’s ELO rating gave it a 63.9% probability to win. The Royals begin their season 1-0-0, while the Spirit start 0-1-0.