Saturday, April 4, 202603:00 AM
National Women's Soccer League2026
FT
Utah Royals
Utah Royals4-2-3-1
1-0
HT 0-0
Chicago Stars FC
Chicago Stars FC4-2-3-1
Main refereeTrevor Wiseman

NWSL+

America First Field

Sandy, United States7,24420,213

Timeline

  1. First half
  2. Second half
  3. Miyabi Moriyacomes on for Janni ThomsenSubstitution
    64'
  4. 65'
    Bea Franklincomes on for Maitane LópezSubstitution
  5. 65'
    Michelle Aloziecomes on for Jenna BikeSubstitution
  6. 65'
    Ivonne Chacóncomes on for Julia GrossoSubstitution
  7. Cece DelzerPenalty awardedVAR
    73'
  8. Mina Tanaka1-0Penalty scored
    74'
  9. Alexa Spaanstracomes on for Kiana PalaciosSubstitution
    78'
  10. 84'
    Aaliyah Farmercomes on for Kathrin HendrichSubstitution
  11. Courtney Browncomes on for Cece DelzerSubstitution
    85'
  12. Aria Nagaicomes on for Dayana Pierre LouisSubstitution
    85'
  13. Brecken Mozingocomes on for Cloé LacasseSubstitution
    86'
  14. 86'
    Micayla Johnsoncomes on for Nádia GomesSubstitution
  15. Full time
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Match summary

Utah Royals defeated Chicago Stars FC 1-0 in National Women's Soccer League, 2026 season.

National Women's Soccer League · 2026 · Saturday, April 4, 2026

Context

  • America First Field — Sandy, United States
  • Attendance: 7,244 / 20,213 (35.8%)
  • Referee: Trevor Wiseman
  • Broadcast: NWSL+

How the match unfolded

HT: 0–0

Mina Tanaka (74' P).

Statistical analysis

In a tight contest, utah Royals controlled 61% of the ball against 39%. Utah Royals produced the highest xG total (3.21 to 0.16). Utah Royals recorded more shots (26 to 4), including 10 on target against 1.

Utah Royals created 4 big chances against 1. Utah Royals completed more passes (331 to 189), with 81% accuracy against 71%. Utah Royals was more present in the opposition box (39 touches to 8).

Chicago Stars FC made 15 interceptions and 43 recoveries. Chicago Stars FC made 8 saves to 1.

Tactical approach

Utah Royals (4-2-3-1) · Chicago Stars FC (4-2-3-1)

Utah Royals — Coach: Jimmy Coenraets · Chicago Stars FC — Coach: Martin Sjögren

Highest-rated player

Katie Atkinson earned the highest rating of the match (9.1) for CHI. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.

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