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Open source video →Portland Thorns FC 1–5 Utah Royals: August 2, 2026 NWSL Result
Portland Thorns FC and Utah Royals completed their 2026 NWSL match at America First Field on August 2, 2026. The final score was Portland Thorns FC 1–5 Utah Royals. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.
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Portland Thorns 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 1 available highlight from this completed NWSL match, including the match recap, goals and notable plays supplied with the final game record.
Portland Thorns FC vs Utah Royals Match Stats and Facts
Compare the final team numbers from this August 2, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.
Portland Thorns FC 1–5 Utah Royals
America First Field
Matthew Corrigan
6,243
4-2-3-1 vs 4-3-3
Portland Thorns FCTeam statisticUtah Royals
42.8%Possession57.2%
11Shots13
5Shots on goal7
2Corner kicks5
2Saves4
5Fouls committed10
0Yellow cards0
0Red cards0
0Offsides2
310Passes attempted408
234Passes completed333
80%Pass accuracy80%
4Tackles won10
6Interceptions6
3Blocked shots2
19Clearances8
Portland Thorns 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 · Portland Thorns FC
Goal! Utah Royals 0, Portland Thorns 1. Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Pietra Tordin with a through ball.
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Goal · Utah Royals
Goal! Utah Royals 1, Portland Thorns 1. Cece Delzer (Utah Royals) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Kiana Palacios.
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Halftime
First Half ends, Utah Royals 1, Portland Thorns 1.
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Second half
Start 2nd Half
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Goal · Utah Royals
Goal! Utah Royals 2, Portland Thorns 1. Cece Delzer (Utah Royals) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Cloé Lacasse with a cross.
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Substitution · Portland Thorns FC
Substitution, Portland Thorns. M.A. Vignola replaces Marie Müller.
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Substitution · Utah Royals
Substitution, Utah Royals. Ana Tejada replaces Mina Tanaka.
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Substitution · Utah Royals
Substitution, Utah Royals. Tatumn Milazzo replaces Kaleigh Riehl.
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Substitution · Utah Royals
Substitution, Utah Royals. Brecken Mozingo replaces Paige Cronin.
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Goal · Utah Royals
Goal! Utah Royals 3, Portland Thorns 1. Brecken Mozingo (Utah Royals) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Cloé Lacasse.
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Substitution · Portland Thorns FC
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Morgan Weaver replaces Renee Lyles.
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Substitution · Portland Thorns FC
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Isabella Obaze replaces Sam Hiatt.
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Substitution · Portland Thorns FC
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Cassandra Bogere replaces Nina Nijstad.
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Substitution · Utah Royals
Substitution, Utah Royals. Lara Prasnikar replaces Cece Delzer.
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Goal · Utah Royals
Goal! Utah Royals 4, Portland Thorns 1. Kiana Palacios (Utah Royals) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Miyabi Moriya with a cross.
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Substitution · Portland Thorns FC
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Maddie Padelski replaces Pietra Tordin.
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Substitution · Utah Royals
Substitution, Utah Royals. Courtney Brown replaces Kiana Palacios.
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Full time
End Regular Time
Portland Thorns FC vs Utah Royals Lineups and Formations
See both starting lineups, listed positions and available substitutes from the final match record.
AWAY TEAM
4-2-3-1Portland Thorns FC Starting Lineup
- 18Mackenzie ArnoldG
- 2Reyna ReyesRB
- 23Marie MüllerLB · Subbed off
- 21Jessie FlemingLM
- 4Carolyn CalzadaCD-R
- 16Sam HiattCD-L · Subbed off
- 41Renee LylesAM-R · Subbed off
- 20Nina NijstadRM · Subbed off
- 9Sophia WilsonF
- 13Olivia MoultrieAM
- 19Pietra TordinAM-L · Subbed off
Portland Thorns FC Substitutes
- 15Shae HarveySUB
- 5Isabella ObazeSUB · Came on
- 11Maddie PadelskiSUB · Came on
- 6Cassandra BogereSUB · Came on
- 35Morgan MessnerSUB
- 25M.A. VignolaSUB · Came on
- 29Mallie McKenzieSUB
- 10Deyna CastellanosSUB
- 22Morgan WeaverSUB · Came on
HOME TEAM
4-3-3Utah Royals Starting Lineup
- 1Mandy McGlynnG
- 22Miyabi MoriyaRB
- 14Nuria RábanoLB
- 10Narumi MiuraCM
- 8Kate Del FavaCD-R
- 18Kaleigh RiehlCD-L · Subbed off
- 5Cece DelzerRM · Subbed off
- 11Mina TanakaLM · Subbed off
- 21Kiana PalaciosF · Subbed off
- 4Paige CroninRF · Subbed off
- 24Cloé LacasseLF
Utah Royals Substitutes
- 30Alexa SpaanstraSUB
- 2Tatumn MilazzoSUB · Came on
- 16Courtney BrownSUB · Came on
- 6Kameron SimmondsSUB
- 9Lara PrasnikarSUB · Came on
- 99Madison HammondSUB
- 13Brecken MozingoSUB · Came on
- 17Ana TejadaSUB · Came on
- 23Mia JustusSUB
Portland Thorns 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 ShotsCece Delzer4 · 2 SOG, 1.39 xG
Accurate PassesKate Del Fava57 · 64 PASS
Defensive InterventionsMiyabi Moriya9 · 2 TKLW, 5 DUELW
SavesMandy McGlynn4 · 5 SOGA, 1.74 xGC
Portland Thorns FC Match Leaders
Total ShotsSophia Wilson5 · 3 SOG, 1.46 xG
Accurate PassesCarolyn Calzada33 · 40 PASS
Defensive InterventionsCarolyn Calzada9 · 1 TKLW, 3 DUELW
SavesMackenzie Arnold2 · 7 SOGA, 3.38 xGC
Portland Thorns FC vs Utah Royals Match Commentary
Review the latest recorded match updates, shown from the final whistle backward for faster postgame reading.
Portland Thorns FC vs Utah Royals Result Summary
Utah Royals won Portland Thorns FC 1–5 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.
Portland Thorns FC Season Context: Start with the Cascadia Dates
Seattle is the opponent many Portland supporters look for first. Use the team filter within this page to isolate both Reign meetings and compare the home and away venues.
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 Portland Thorns 2026 schedule announcement and the Utah Royals FC 2026 schedule announcement. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.
Portland Thorns FC vs Utah Royals 2026 Head-to-Head
Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Portland Thorns FC has 0 wins, Utah Royals has 1 win, and 1 finished level. The other listed meeting was Utah Royals 2–2 Portland Thorns FC on May 30, 2026.
May 30, 2026: Utah Royals vs Portland Thorns FC
Utah Royals 2–2 Portland Thorns FC
Providence Park
Open the other meeting →August 2, 2026: Portland Thorns FC vs Utah Royals
Portland Thorns FC 1–5 Utah Royals
America First Field
Portland Thorns 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.
Portland Thorns FC Current Snapshot
Portland Thorns FC is currently #6 with 50 points from 30 matches (14 wins, 8 draws, 8 losses). Recent form: D L L W D.
Utah Royals Current Snapshot
Utah Royals is currently #7 with 47 points from 30 matches (14 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses). Recent form: L W W L L.
Table Position Comparison
Portland Thorns FC has the higher current points total, with a gap of 3 points between the clubs.
How to Use This Portland Thorns 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.
Portland Thorns FC vs Utah Royals FAQ
What was the Portland Thorns FC vs Utah Royals score?
The recorded final score was Portland Thorns FC 1–5 Utah Royals on August 2, 2026.
Where can I watch Portland Thorns FC vs Utah Royals?
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Where is Portland Thorns 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 Portland Thorns FC and Utah Royals meet again in 2026?
The other listed meeting was Utah Royals 2–2 Portland Thorns FC on May 30, 2026.
Show latest 30 of 87 commentary updates
Match ends, Utah Royals 5, Portland Thorns 1.
Second Half ends, Utah Royals 5, Portland Thorns 1.
Foul by Brecken Mozingo (Utah Royals).
Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner, Utah Royals. Conceded by Carolyn Calzada.
Attempt blocked. Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sophia Wilson.
Attempt missed. Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Jessie Fleming.
Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
Goal! Utah Royals 5, Portland Thorns 1. Kate Del Fava (Utah Royals) header from very close range to the top right corner. Assisted by Cloé Lacasse with a cross following a corner.
Corner, Utah Royals. Conceded by Reyna Reyes.
Attempt blocked. Cloé Lacasse (Utah Royals) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Nuria Rábano.
Corner, Portland Thorns. Conceded by Nuria Rábano.
Attempt blocked. Maddie Padelski (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jessie Fleming.
Foul by Courtney Brown (Utah Royals).
Isabella Obaze (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution, Utah Royals. Courtney Brown replaces Kiana Palacios.
Attempt saved. Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Mandy McGlynn (Utah Royals).
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Maddie Padelski replaces Pietra Tordin.
Foul by Nuria Rábano (Utah Royals).
Morgan Weaver (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Goal! Utah Royals 4, Portland Thorns 1. Kiana Palacios (Utah Royals) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Miyabi Moriya with a cross.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Substitution, Utah Royals. Lara Prasnikar replaces Cece Delzer.
Delay in match for a drinks break.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match because of an injury Cloé Lacasse (Utah Royals).
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Cassandra Bogere replaces Nina Nijstad.
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Isabella Obaze replaces Sam Hiatt.
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Morgan Weaver replaces Renee Lyles.
Goal! Utah Royals 3, Portland Thorns 1. Brecken Mozingo (Utah Royals) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Cloé Lacasse.