Cloe Lacasse's Hat Trick Leads Utah Royals to Victory Over Seattle Reign

Utah Royals remain in playoff contention with a decisive 3-0 win, while Seattle Reign's postseason hopes are dashed.

Cloe Lacasse scored all three goals for the Utah Royals, marking the first hat trick in the NWSL this season.
The Royals' victory extends their winning streak to three games, keeping them in the playoff race with two matches remaining.
Seattle Reign's loss, their fifth in a row, officially eliminates them from playoff contention for the first time since 2017.
Seattle played most of the match with ten players after Angharad James-Turner received a red card in the 16th minute.
Washington Spirit secured a 4-1 victory over Louisville FC, maintaining their position in second place in the league standings.