FINAL RESULT · August 8, 2026

Utah Royals 1–2 Denver Summit FC: August 8, 2026 NWSL Result

Utah Royals and Denver Summit FC completed their 2026 NWSL match at Centennial Stadium on August 8, 2026. The final score was Utah Royals 1–2 Denver Summit FC. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.

Utah Royals logo Utah Royals Current rank #7 · Form W L W W L
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Denver Summit FC logo Denver Summit FC Current rank #10 · Form L D L W D
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Utah Royals vs Denver Summit FC Broadcast Information

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Denver Summit FC Match Venue

Centennial Stadium

Centennial, USA

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MATCH VIDEOS

Utah Royals vs Denver Summit FC Match Highlights

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FINAL MATCH REPORT

Utah Royals vs Denver Summit FC Match Stats and Facts

Compare the final team numbers from this August 8, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.

Final score

Utah Royals 1–2 Denver Summit FC

Match venue

Centennial Stadium

Referee

Gerald Flores

Formations

4-3-3 vs 4-3-3

Utah RoyalsTeam statisticDenver Summit FC
52.7%Possession47.3%
18Shots12
3Shots on goal6
6Corner kicks8
4Saves2
11Fouls committed9
1Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
4Offsides1
324Passes attempted287
236Passes completed209
70%Pass accuracy70%
15Tackles won6
10Interceptions8
6Blocked shots0
22Clearances21
GOALS, CARDS & SUBSTITUTIONS

Utah Royals vs Denver Summit FC 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.

  1. Kickoff

    Kickoff

  2. Yellow card · Utah Royals

    Ana Tejada (Utah Royals) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  3. Halftime

    First Half ends, Denver Summit 0, Utah Royals 0.

  4. Second half

    Start 2nd Half

  5. Goal · Denver Summit FC

    Goal! Denver Summit 1, Utah Royals 0. Yazmeen Ryan (Denver Summit) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Janine Sonis with a cross.

  6. Substitution · Utah Royals

    Substitution, Utah Royals. Paige Cronin replaces Kiana Palacios.

  7. Substitution · Denver Summit FC

    Substitution, Denver Summit. Natasha Flint replaces Yuna McCormack.

  8. Substitution · Utah Royals

    Substitution, Utah Royals. Tatumn Milazzo replaces Kaleigh Riehl.

  9. Substitution · Utah Royals

    Substitution, Utah Royals. Brecken Mozingo replaces Cece Delzer.

  10. Yellow card · Denver Summit FC

    Abby Smith (Denver Summit) is shown the yellow card.

  11. Substitution · Utah Royals

    Substitution, Utah Royals. Madison Hammond replaces Ana Tejada.

  12. Goal · Utah Royals

    Goal! Denver Summit 1, Utah Royals 1. Tatumn Milazzo (Utah Royals) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the top right corner.

  13. Substitution · Denver Summit FC

    Substitution, Denver Summit. Yuzuki Yamamoto replaces Ayo Oke.

  14. Substitution · Denver Summit FC

    Substitution, Denver Summit. Olivia Thomas replaces Ally Brazier.

  15. Substitution · Denver Summit FC

    Substitution, Denver Summit. Emma Regan replaces Devin Lynch.

  16. Full time

    Second Half ends, Denver Summit 2, Utah Royals 1.

STARTING XI & BENCH

Utah Royals vs Denver Summit FC Lineups and Formations

See both starting lineups, listed positions and available substitutes from the final match record.

AWAY TEAM

Utah Royals Starting Lineup

4-3-3
  • 1
    Mandy McGlynnG
  • 22
    Miyabi MoriyaRB
  • 14
    Nuria RábanoLB
  • 11
    Mina TanakaCM
  • 8
    Kate Del FavaCD-R
  • 18
    Kaleigh RiehlCD-L · Subbed off
  • 10
    Narumi MiuraRM
  • 17
    Ana TejadaLM · Subbed off
  • 21
    Kiana PalaciosF · Subbed off
  • 5
    Cece DelzerRF · Subbed off
  • 24
    Cloé LacasseLF

Utah Royals Substitutes

  • 23
    Mia JustusSUB
  • 99
    Madison HammondSUB · Came on
  • 6
    Kameron SimmondsSUB
  • 30
    Alexa SpaanstraSUB
  • 15
    Dayana Pierre-LouisSUB
  • 4
    Paige CroninSUB · Came on
  • 16
    Courtney BrownSUB
  • 13
    Brecken MozingoSUB · Came on
  • 2
    Tatumn MilazzoSUB · Came on
HOME TEAM

Denver Summit FC Starting Lineup

4-3-3
  • 1
    Abby SmithG
  • 7
    Ayo OkeRB · Subbed off
  • 6
    Janine SonisLB
  • 14
    Yuna McCormackCM · Subbed off
  • 23
    Eva GaetinoCD-R
  • 3
    Kaleigh KurtzCD-L
  • 5
    Devin LynchRM · Subbed off
  • 24
    Delanie SheehanLM
  • 11
    Ally BrazierF · Subbed off
  • 9
    Yazmeen RyanRF
  • 4
    Natalie MeansLF

Denver Summit FC Substitutes

  • 16
    Carson PickettSUB
  • 25
    Melissa KösslerSUB
  • 13
    Gemma BonnerSUB
  • 33
    Olivia ThomasSUB · Came on
  • 36
    Kat AsmanSUB
  • 18
    Yuzuki YamamotoSUB · Came on
  • 8
    Emma ReganSUB · Came on
  • 2
    Megan ReidSUB
  • 26
    Natasha FlintSUB · Came on
KEY PLAYER NUMBERS

Utah Royals vs Denver Summit FC Top Performers and Player Stats

These leaders highlight the players who topped their team in shooting, passing, defending or goalkeeping during this match.

Denver Summit FC Match Leaders

Devin Lynch
Total ShotsDevin Lynch3 · 0 SOG, 0.16 xG
Kaleigh Kurtz
Accurate PassesKaleigh Kurtz39 · 46 PASS
Eva Gaetino
Defensive InterventionsEva Gaetino12 · 2 TKLW, 6 DUELW
Abby Smith
SavesAbby Smith2 · 3 SOGA, 2.09 xGC

Utah Royals Match Leaders

Cloé Lacasse
Total ShotsCloé Lacasse3 · 1 SOG, 0.22 xG
Kate Del Fava
Accurate PassesKate Del Fava39 · 44 PASS
Nuria Rábano
Defensive InterventionsNuria Rábano14 · 6 TKLW, 8 DUELW
Mandy McGlynn
SavesMandy McGlynn4 · 6 SOGA, 1.01 xGC
PLAY-BY-PLAY

Utah Royals vs Denver Summit FC Match Commentary

Review the latest recorded match updates, shown from the final whistle backward for faster postgame reading.

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  1. Match ends, Denver Summit 2, Utah Royals 1.

  2. Second Half ends, Denver Summit 2, Utah Royals 1.

  3. Narumi Miura (Utah Royals) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  4. Foul by Yuzuki Yamamoto (Denver Summit).

  5. Foul by Miyabi Moriya (Utah Royals).

  6. Kaleigh Kurtz (Denver Summit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  7. Goal! Denver Summit 2, Utah Royals 1. Janine Sonis (Denver Summit) from a free kick with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.

  8. Foul by Nuria Rábano (Utah Royals).

  9. Yazmeen Ryan (Denver Summit) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

  10. Substitution, Denver Summit. Emma Regan replaces Devin Lynch.

  11. Substitution, Denver Summit. Olivia Thomas replaces Ally Brazier.

  12. Substitution, Denver Summit. Yuzuki Yamamoto replaces Ayo Oke.

  13. Attempt missed. Natasha Flint (Denver Summit) right footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by Janine Sonis.

  14. Fourth official has announced 8 minutes of added time.

  15. Goal! Denver Summit 1, Utah Royals 1. Tatumn Milazzo (Utah Royals) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the top right corner.

  16. Corner, Utah Royals. Conceded by Kaleigh Kurtz.

  17. Attempt missed. Tatumn Milazzo (Utah Royals) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Cloé Lacasse with a cross following a corner.

  18. Corner, Utah Royals. Conceded by Eva Gaetino.

  19. Delay over. They are ready to continue.

  20. Delay in match because of an injury Mandy McGlynn (Utah Royals).

  21. Attempt missed. Natasha Flint (Denver Summit) with an attempt from the left side of the six yard box misses to the left. Assisted by Yazmeen Ryan with a cross following a corner.

  22. Corner, Denver Summit. Conceded by Tatumn Milazzo.

  23. Attempt saved. Ally Brazier (Denver Summit) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Mandy McGlynn (Utah Royals). Assisted by Yazmeen Ryan.

  24. Attempt blocked. Brecken Mozingo (Utah Royals) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mina Tanaka.

  25. Substitution, Utah Royals. Madison Hammond replaces Ana Tejada.

  26. Delay over. They are ready to continue.

  27. Delay in match for a drinks break.

  28. Abby Smith (Denver Summit) is shown the yellow card.

  29. Offside, Utah Royals. Paige Cronin is caught offside.

  30. Corner, Denver Summit. Conceded by Kate Del Fava.

MATCH-SPECIFIC GUIDE

Utah Royals vs Denver Summit FC Result Summary

Denver Summit FC won Utah Royals 1–2 Denver Summit FC 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.

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.

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.

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 Utah Royals FC 2026 schedule announcement and the Denver Summit FC inaugural schedule announcement. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.

SEASON SERIES

Utah Royals vs Denver Summit FC 2026 Head-to-Head

Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Utah Royals has 1 win, Denver Summit FC has 1 win, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was Denver Summit FC 1–2 Utah Royals on May 23, 2026.

August 8, 2026: Utah Royals vs Denver Summit FC

Utah Royals 1–2 Denver Summit FC

Centennial Stadium

CURRENT TEAM SNAPSHOT

Utah Royals vs Denver Summit FC 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.

Utah Royals Current Snapshot

Utah Royals is currently #7 with 47 points from 30 matches (14 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses). Recent form: W L W W L.

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: L D L W D.

Table Position Comparison

Utah Royals has the higher current points total, with a gap of 6 points between the clubs.

USING THIS MATCH PAGE

How to Use This Utah Royals vs Denver Summit FC 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

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MATCH QUESTIONS

Utah Royals vs Denver Summit FC FAQ

What was the Utah Royals vs Denver Summit FC score?

The recorded final score was Utah Royals 1–2 Denver Summit FC on August 8, 2026.

Where can I watch Utah Royals vs Denver Summit FC?

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Where is Utah Royals vs Denver Summit FC being played?

The listed venue is Centennial Stadium, at Centennial, USA. Check the venue line again before traveling.

Do Utah Royals and Denver Summit FC meet again in 2026?

The other listed meeting was Denver Summit FC 1–2 Utah Royals on May 23, 2026.