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Royals Move Into Second With 2-1 Win Over Orlando

A comeback anchored by Cloé Lacasse's goal and assist pushes Utah into a tie for second in the NWSL.

Cloé Lacasse had a goal and an assist to lead Utah Royals FC to a 2-1 series-clinching win over the Orlando Pride, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
Lacasse (24) moments after netting the equalizer in the 50th minute.

Overview

  • Utah beat the Orlando Pride 2-1 on Saturday night in Orlando, completing the club's first-ever season sweep of Orlando and improving to 12-3-7 (39 points) to sit tied for second in the NWSL.
  • Cloé Lacasse scored the equalizer early in the second half and provided the assist for the winner, giving her a goal and an assist in the match and tying the NWSL single-season assist record.
  • Paige Cronin came off the bench to convert Lacasse's cross for the go-ahead goal in the 69th minute, marking Cronin's second goal of the year.
  • A late play in stoppage time initially drew a penalty signal after Lacasse was pulled down, but referee Matt Thompson overturned that call following a VAR review and instead ruled a handball against Lacasse.
  • The Royals dealt with travel and weather delays on the trip, made lineup changes with Madison Hammond returning to the start and Brecken Mozingo unavailable under concussion protocol, and now return home to host expansion side Boston Legacy while celebrating Jimmy Coenraets' 50th game as head coach.