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Utah Royals Go Second After 2-0 Win Over Houston

A fifth straight win underscores a defense on a club-record shutout run.

Overview

  • Utah beat the Houston Dash 2-0 on Wednesday at America First Field to extend its win streak to five and its unbeaten run to six.
  • Cloé Lacasse struck in the 38th minute, then Utah native Courtney Brown sealed it in the 88th with her first goal for the club.
  • Mina Tanaka created both goals with two assists, marking her first multi-assist game in the NWSL.
  • Goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn tallied her second straight shutout as the back line pushed the club’s shutout streak to 378 minutes, with Kate Del Fava clearing a shot off the line in the 85th.
  • The victory lifted Utah to second in the 16-team league, three points behind Portland, with a road trip to Bay FC on Sunday at PayPal Park.