HERRIMAN, Utah – The Utah Royals FC (1-9-2, 5 pts, 14th in NWSL) are set to host the Seattle Reign FC (5-4-3, 18 pts, 6th in NWSL) on Saturday, June 21, at 3:00 p.m. MT, following their recent home match against Gotham FC, where they suffered a 3-0 defeat. In that match, Utah conceded goals at critical points, with the first two occurring in the 9th and 45+1st minutes, and the third at the 58-minute mark. Despite the loss, Utah saw a positive development with the return of defender Kaleigh Riehl, who made her season debut after recovering from injuries. Additionally, Kate Del Fava is poised to set a new club record for consecutive starts if she earns a 39th appearance.
In their previous encounters with Seattle during the 2024 season, Utah managed to earn four points from two matches. Their first match on July 7 ended in a 1-1 draw, while the second meeting on October 13 showcased a dominant performance from Utah, highlighted by Cloé Lacasse’s first-half hat trick, leading to a 3-0 victory.
Seattle comes into this match currently sitting in sixth place on the NWSL table. Their last five games have produced a mix of results: two wins, two losses, and one draw. They recently staged a dramatic comeback against Chicago Stars FC, scoring twice in the final minutes to secure a 2-2 draw. Seattle is led by former Utah Royals FC head coach Laura Harvey, who guided the team during its initial years from 2018 to 2020.
Fans can watch the match live on KMYU or NWSL+, with broadcasts commencing at 2:30 p.m. MT for pre-game coverage.
As the Royals prepare for this critical match ahead of a summer break, they will be looking to leverage their previous success against Seattle and ignite a turnaround in their season. With key players returning and the team’s resilience, there’s optimism for a competitive performance this weekend.