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Utah Royals vs. Denver Summit FC - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from Utah Royals vs. Denver Summit FC, 05/24/2026
Open source video →Denver Summit FC 1–2 Utah Royals: May 23, 2026 NWSL Result
Denver Summit FC and Utah Royals completed their 2026 NWSL match at America First Field on May 23, 2026. The final score was Denver Summit FC 1–2 Utah Royals. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.
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Denver Summit FC vs Utah Royals Broadcast Information
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Utah Royals Match Venue
America First Field
Sandy, Utah, USA
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Watch 4 available highlights from this completed NWSL match, including the match recap, goals and notable plays supplied with the final game record.
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Kiana Palacios gets on the scoresheet for Utah Royals
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Yazmeen Ryan scores in the 45'
Yazmeen Ryan finds the back of the net for Denver Summit FC
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Mina Tanaka scores from the spot
Mina Tanaka scores penalty goal vs. Denver Summit FC
Open source video →Denver Summit FC vs Utah Royals Match Stats and Facts
Compare the final team numbers from this May 23, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.
Denver Summit FC 1–2 Utah Royals
America First Field
Brad Jensen
19,274
4-3-3 vs 4-2-3-1
Denver Summit FCTeam statisticUtah Royals
58.7%Possession41.3%
9Shots6
3Shots on goal3
8Corner kicks2
1Saves1
5Fouls committed7
1Yellow cards0
0Red cards0
0Offsides4
385Passes attempted280
304Passes completed192
80%Pass accuracy70%
13Tackles won11
18Interceptions6
2Blocked shots1
17Clearances37
Denver Summit FC vs Utah Royals Match Timeline
Follow the important moments in match order. Routine stoppages and duplicate delay notices are left out so the decisive action is easier to scan.
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Kickoff
Kickoff
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Goal · Utah Royals
Goal! Utah Royals 1, Denver Summit 0. Kiana Palacios (Utah Royals) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Cloé Lacasse.
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Goal · Denver Summit FC
Goal! Utah Royals 1, Denver Summit 1. Yazmeen Ryan (Denver Summit) right footed shot from very close range to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Delanie Sheehan with a cross following a fast break.
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Halftime
Halftime
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Second half
Second Half begins Utah Royals 1, Denver Summit 1.
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Penalty goal · Utah Royals
Goal! Utah Royals 2, Denver Summit 1. Mina Tanaka (Utah Royals) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
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Substitution · Utah Royals
Substitution, Utah Royals. Lara Prasnikar replaces Kiana Palacios.
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Substitution · Utah Royals
Substitution, Utah Royals. Alexa Spaanstra replaces Cece Delzer.
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Yellow card · Denver Summit FC
Eva Gaetino (Denver Summit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution · Denver Summit FC
Substitution, Denver Summit. Carson Pickett replaces Natalie Means.
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Substitution · Denver Summit FC
Substitution, Denver Summit. Emma Regan replaces Devin Lynch.
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Substitution · Denver Summit FC
Substitution, Denver Summit. Yuna McCormack replaces Natasha Flint because of an injury.
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Substitution · Denver Summit FC
Substitution, Denver Summit. Ally Brazier replaces Ayo Oke.
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Substitution · Utah Royals
Substitution, Utah Royals. Tatumn Milazzo replaces Nuria Rábano.
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Substitution · Denver Summit FC
Substitution, Denver Summit. Olivia Thomas replaces Melissa Kössler.
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Full time
End Regular Time
Denver Summit FC vs Utah Royals Lineups and Formations
See both starting lineups, listed positions and available substitutes from the final match record.
AWAY TEAM
4-3-3Denver Summit FC Starting Lineup
- 1Abby SmithG
- 7Ayo OkeRB · Subbed off
- 6Janine SonisLB
- 24Delanie SheehanCM
- 23Eva GaetinoCD-R
- 3Kaleigh KurtzCD-L
- 5Devin LynchRM · Subbed off
- 4Natalie MeansLM · Subbed off
- 25Melissa KösslerF · Subbed off
- 9Yazmeen RyanRF
- 26Natasha FlintLF · Subbed off
Denver Summit FC Substitutes
- 16Carson PickettSUB · Came on
- 11Ally BrazierSUB · Came on
- 14Yuna McCormackSUB · Came on
- 2Megan ReidSUB
- 79Nahikari GarcíaSUB
- 21Pauline Peyraud-MagninSUB
- 8Emma ReganSUB · Came on
- 33Olivia ThomasSUB · Came on
- 18Yuzuki YamamotoSUB
HOME TEAM
4-2-3-1Utah Royals Starting Lineup
- 1Mandy McGlynnG
- 7Janni ThomsenRB
- 14Nuria RábanoLB · Subbed off
- 10Narumi MiuraLM
- 8Kate Del FavaCD-R
- 18Kaleigh RiehlCD-L
- 5Cece DelzerAM-R · Subbed off
- 17Ana TejadaRM
- 21Kiana PalaciosF · Subbed off
- 11Mina TanakaAM
- 24Cloé LacasseAM-L
Utah Royals Substitutes
- 15Dayana Pierre-LouisSUB
- 30Alexa SpaanstraSUB · Came on
- 2Tatumn MilazzoSUB · Came on
- 23Mia JustusSUB
- 9Lara PrasnikarSUB · Came on
- 20Aria NagaiSUB
- 22Miyabi MoriyaSUB
- 16Courtney BrownSUB
- 13Brecken MozingoSUB
Denver Summit FC vs Utah Royals Top Performers and Player Stats
These leaders highlight the players who topped their team in shooting, passing, defending or goalkeeping during this match.
Utah Royals Match Leaders
Total ShotsMina Tanaka2 · 1 SOG, 1 G
Accurate PassesKaleigh Riehl36 · 43 PASS
SavesMandy McGlynn1 · 1 GA
Denver Summit FC Match Leaders
Total ShotsNatalie Means3 · 1 SOG, 0 G
Accurate PassesKaleigh Kurtz53 · 57 PASS
SavesAbby Smith1 · 2 GA
Denver Summit FC vs Utah Royals Match Commentary
Review the latest recorded match updates, shown from the final whistle backward for faster postgame reading.
Denver Summit FC vs Utah Royals Result Summary
Utah Royals won Denver Summit FC 1–2 Utah Royals at home. The score shown here is the recorded final result; team records and positions below use the site's latest standings snapshot rather than a pre-match table.
Denver Summit FC Season Context: Follow the Inaugural Firsts
The opponent and status filters help turn a long expansion-season calendar into a usable list of first home meetings, first road visits and completed milestones.
Utah Royals Season Context: Late Summer Brings a Home Cluster
Three of Utah's four July matches were scheduled at home, followed by Portland and Bay FC visits in August. Month and Home filters make that concentrated section easy to isolate.
How to Read This Result
The final score is fixed on this page, but current standings and recent form continue to update after later matches. Use the two team-schedule links to see what came next.
Season context was researched separately from the Denver Summit FC inaugural schedule announcement and the Utah Royals FC 2026 schedule announcement. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.
Denver Summit FC vs Utah Royals 2026 Head-to-Head
Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Denver Summit FC has 1 win, Utah Royals has 1 win, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was Utah Royals 1–2 Denver Summit FC on August 8, 2026.
May 23, 2026: Denver Summit FC vs Utah Royals
Denver Summit FC 1–2 Utah Royals
America First Field
August 8, 2026: Utah Royals vs Denver Summit FC
Utah Royals 1–2 Denver Summit FC
Centennial Stadium
Open the other meeting →Denver Summit FC vs Utah Royals Standings and Recent Form
These are current site values, included to help compare the teams. They should not be read as a historical snapshot from the original match date.
Denver Summit FC Current Snapshot
Denver Summit FC is currently #10 with 41 points from 30 matches (11 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses). Recent form: W W L L D.
Utah Royals Current Snapshot
Utah Royals is currently #7 with 47 points from 30 matches (14 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses). Recent form: W D W W W.
Table Position Comparison
Utah Royals has the higher current points total, with a gap of 6 points between the clubs.
How to Use This Denver Summit FC vs Utah Royals Result Page
Compare the Final Match Stats
Use the side-by-side numbers to compare possession, shots, passing, discipline and defensive work without opening a separate box score.
Follow the Goals and Key Moments
The match timeline keeps goals, cards and substitutions in chronological order while removing routine delay notices.
Check Lineups and Match Highlights
Review both starting formations and available substitutes, then watch any verified postgame videos attached to this result.
Denver Summit FC vs Utah Royals FAQ
What was the Denver Summit FC vs Utah Royals score?
The recorded final score was Denver Summit FC 1–2 Utah Royals on May 23, 2026.
Where can I watch Denver Summit FC vs Utah Royals?
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Where is Denver Summit FC vs Utah Royals being played?
The listed venue is America First Field, at Sandy, Utah, USA. Check the venue line again before traveling.
Do Denver Summit FC and Utah Royals meet again in 2026?
The other listed meeting was Utah Royals 1–2 Denver Summit FC on August 8, 2026.
Show latest 30 of 76 commentary updates
Match ends, Utah Royals 2, Denver Summit 1.
Second Half ends, Utah Royals 2, Denver Summit 1.
Corner, Denver Summit. Conceded by Narumi Miura.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match because of an injury Janni Thomsen (Utah Royals).
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match because of an injury Ana Tejada (Utah Royals).
Attempt missed. Yazmeen Ryan (Denver Summit) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Yuna McCormack.
Fourth official has announced 8 minutes of added time.
Attempt blocked. Janine Sonis (Denver Summit) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Substitution, Denver Summit. Olivia Thomas replaces Melissa Kössler.
Substitution, Utah Royals. Tatumn Milazzo replaces Nuria Rábano.
Substitution, Denver Summit. Ally Brazier replaces Ayo Oke.
Substitution, Denver Summit. Yuna McCormack replaces Natasha Flint because of an injury.
Substitution, Denver Summit. Emma Regan replaces Devin Lynch.
Offside, Utah Royals. Mina Tanaka is caught offside.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match because of an injury Natasha Flint (Denver Summit).
Attempt missed. Mina Tanaka (Utah Royals) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Cloé Lacasse with a cross.
Substitution, Denver Summit. Carson Pickett replaces Natalie Means.
Eva Gaetino (Denver Summit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Mina Tanaka (Utah Royals) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Eva Gaetino (Denver Summit).
Substitution, Utah Royals. Alexa Spaanstra replaces Cece Delzer.
Substitution, Utah Royals. Lara Prasnikar replaces Kiana Palacios.
Goal! Utah Royals 2, Denver Summit 1. Mina Tanaka (Utah Royals) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
Penalty Utah Royals. Cloé Lacasse draws a foul in the penalty area.
Penalty conceded by Ayo Oke (Denver Summit) after a foul in the penalty area.
Foul by Nuria Rábano (Utah Royals).
Natalie Means (Denver Summit) wins a free kick in the attacking half.