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Utah Royals vs. Washington Spirit - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from Utah Royals vs. Washington Spirit, 07/30/2026
Open source video →Washington Spirit 1–0 Utah Royals: July 29, 2026 NWSL Result
Washington Spirit and Utah Royals completed their 2026 NWSL match at America First Field on July 29, 2026. The final score was Washington Spirit 1–0 Utah Royals. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.
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Washington Spirit vs Utah Royals Broadcast Information
NWSL+United States · Free streaming
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Utah Royals Match Venue
America First Field
Sandy, Utah, USA
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Watch 2 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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Trinity Rodman scores in the 28'
Trinity Rodman scores goal for Washington Spirit
Open source video →Washington Spirit vs Utah Royals Match Stats and Facts
Compare the final team numbers from this July 29, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.
Washington Spirit 1–0 Utah Royals
America First Field
Matthew Thompson
9,538
4-1-4-1 vs 4-2-3-1
Washington SpiritTeam statisticUtah Royals
51.4%Possession48.6%
6Shots19
2Shots on goal4
5Corner kicks10
4Saves1
12Fouls committed19
0Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
0Offsides1
331Passes attempted295
234Passes completed203
70%Pass accuracy70%
20Tackles won8
12Interceptions5
1Blocked shots8
31Clearances15
Washington Spirit 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 · Washington Spirit
Goal! Utah Royals 0, Washington Spirit 1. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Paige Metayer with a cross.
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Halftime
Halftime
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Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Kate Wiesner replaces Élisabeth Tsé.
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Second half
Start 2nd Half
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Substitution · Utah Royals
Substitution, Utah Royals. Miyabi Moriya replaces Kaleigh Riehl.
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Substitution · Utah Royals
Substitution, Utah Royals. Paige Cronin replaces Kiana Palacios.
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Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Claudia Martínez replaces Sofia Cantore.
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Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Andi Sullivan replaces Rebeca Bernal.
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Substitution · Utah Royals
Substitution, Utah Royals. Alexa Spaanstra replaces Cece Delzer.
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Substitution · Utah Royals
Substitution, Utah Royals. Madison Hammond replaces Ana Tejada.
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Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Tamara Bolt replaces Andi Sullivan because of an injury.
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Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Madison Haugen replaces Trinity Rodman.
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Substitution · Utah Royals
Substitution, Utah Royals. Lara Prasnikar replaces Mina Tanaka.
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Yellow card · Utah Royals
Paige Cronin (Utah Royals) is shown the yellow card.
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Full time
End Regular Time
Washington Spirit vs Utah Royals Lineups and Formations
See both starting lineups, listed positions and available substitutes from the final match record.
AWAY TEAM
4-1-4-1Washington Spirit Starting Lineup
- 18Sandy MacIverG
- 5Élisabeth TséRB · Subbed off
- 14Gabrielle CarleLB
- 4Rebeca BernalDM · Subbed off
- 9Tara RuddCD-R
- 24Esme MorganCD-L
- 26Paige MetayerRM
- 17Hal HershfeltCM-R
- 27Sofia CantoreF · Subbed off
- 10Leicy SantosCM-L
- 2Trinity RodmanLM · Subbed off
Washington Spirit Substitutes
- 16Tamara BoltSUB · Came on
- 29Emma Gaines-RamosSUB
- 28Sara WojdelkoSUB
- 34Molly SkurcenskiSUB
- 6Kate WiesnerSUB · Came on
- 11Claudia MartínezSUB · Came on
- 31Kaylie CollinsSUB
- 35Madison HaugenSUB · Came on
- 12Andi SullivanSUB · Came on
HOME TEAM
4-2-3-1Utah Royals Starting Lineup
- 1Mandy McGlynnG
- 2Tatumn MilazzoRB
- 14Nuria RábanoLB
- 17Ana TejadaLM · Subbed off
- 8Kate Del FavaCD-R
- 18Kaleigh RiehlCD-L · Subbed off
- 5Cece DelzerAM-R · Subbed off
- 10Narumi MiuraRM
- 21Kiana PalaciosF · Subbed off
- 11Mina TanakaAM · Subbed off
- 24Cloé LacasseAM-L
Utah Royals Substitutes
- 6Kameron SimmondsSUB
- 15Dayana Pierre-LouisSUB
- 16Courtney BrownSUB
- 22Miyabi MoriyaSUB · Came on
- 9Lara PrasnikarSUB · Came on
- 23Mia JustusSUB
- 99Madison HammondSUB · Came on
- 4Paige CroninSUB · Came on
- 30Alexa SpaanstraSUB · Came on
Washington Spirit 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 Tanaka4 · 1 SOG, 0.26 xG
Accurate PassesKate Del Fava30 · 42 PASS
Defensive InterventionsNuria Rábano7 · 1 TKLW, 4 DUELW
Washington Spirit Match Leaders
Total ShotsTrinity Rodman2 · 1 SOG, 0.49 xG
Accurate PassesEsme Morgan37 · 43 PASS
Defensive InterventionsTara Rudd18 · 2 TKLW, 6 DUELW
SavesSandy MacIver4 · 4 SOGA, 1.62 xGC
Washington Spirit vs Utah Royals Match Commentary
Review the latest recorded match updates, shown from the final whistle backward for faster postgame reading.
Washington Spirit vs Utah Royals Result Summary
Washington Spirit won Washington Spirit 1–0 Utah Royals away from 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.
Washington Spirit Season Context: Find the Championship and Table Rematches
Washington's published highlights include two Gotham meetings and an April home date against Kansas City, the previous season's top team in the table. Opponent filtering surfaces those dates without extra browsing.
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 Washington Spirit 2026 schedule announcement and the Utah Royals FC 2026 schedule announcement. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.
Washington Spirit vs Utah Royals 2026 Head-to-Head
Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Washington Spirit has 1 win, Utah Royals has 0 wins, and 1 finished level. The other listed meeting is Utah Royals vs Washington Spirit on November 14, 2026 at Audi Field.
March 25, 2026: Utah Royals vs Washington Spirit
Utah Royals 1–1 Washington Spirit
Audi Field
Open the other meeting →July 29, 2026: Washington Spirit vs Utah Royals
Washington Spirit 1–0 Utah Royals
America First Field
November 14, 2026: Utah Royals vs Washington Spirit
Sat, November 14th at 12:00 PM EST · CBS, Paramount+
Audi Field
Open the other meeting →Washington Spirit 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.
Washington Spirit Current Snapshot
Washington Spirit is currently #3 with 55 points from 30 matches (17 wins, 4 draws, 9 losses). Recent form: W W L W W.
Utah Royals Current Snapshot
Utah Royals is currently #7 with 47 points from 30 matches (14 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses). Recent form: W W L L D.
Table Position Comparison
Washington Spirit has the higher current points total, with a gap of 8 points between the clubs.
How to Use This Washington Spirit 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.
Washington Spirit vs Utah Royals FAQ
What was the Washington Spirit vs Utah Royals score?
The recorded final score was Washington Spirit 1–0 Utah Royals on July 29, 2026.
Where can I watch Washington Spirit vs Utah Royals?
The current schedule lists NWSL+. Availability, subscription requirements and international rights can vary by service and location.
Where is Washington Spirit vs Utah Royals being played?
The listed venue is America First Field, at Sandy, Utah, USA. Check the venue line again before traveling.
Do Washington Spirit and Utah Royals meet again in 2026?
The other listed meeting is Utah Royals vs Washington Spirit on November 14, 2026 at Audi Field.
Show latest 30 of 126 commentary updates
Match ends, Utah Royals 0, Washington Spirit 1.
Second Half ends, Utah Royals 0, Washington Spirit 1.
Handball by Narumi Miura (Utah Royals).
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match because of an injury Kate Del Fava (Utah Royals).
Attempt missed. Claudia Martínez (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is close, but misses to the left.
Attempt missed. Lara Prasnikar (Utah Royals) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Paige Cronin with a headed pass.
Attempt saved. Lara Prasnikar (Utah Royals) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Sandy MacIver (Washington Spirit). Assisted by Madison Hammond.
Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
Handball by Madison Hammond (Utah Royals).
Paige Cronin (Utah Royals) is shown the yellow card.
Sandy MacIver (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Paige Cronin (Utah Royals).
Foul by Tamara Bolt (Washington Spirit).
Nuria Rábano (Utah Royals) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner, Utah Royals. Conceded by Tamara Bolt.
Substitution, Utah Royals. Lara Prasnikar replaces Mina Tanaka.
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Madison Haugen replaces Trinity Rodman.
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Tamara Bolt replaces Andi Sullivan because of an injury.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match because of an injury Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit).
Corner, Utah Royals. Conceded by Trinity Rodman.
Attempt missed. Kate Del Fava (Utah Royals) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Madison Hammond.
Attempt blocked. Mina Tanaka (Utah Royals) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Cloé Lacasse.
Substitution, Utah Royals. Madison Hammond replaces Ana Tejada.
Substitution, Utah Royals. Alexa Spaanstra replaces Cece Delzer.
Corner, Washington Spirit. Conceded by Narumi Miura.
Hal Hershfelt (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Ana Tejada (Utah Royals).
Corner, Utah Royals. Conceded by Trinity Rodman.