Match summary
Washington Spirit and Utah Royals drew 1-1 in National Women's Soccer League, 2026 season.
Explore the summary, statistics, lineups and key events from this women's football match.
National Women's Soccer League · 2026 ·
Context
- Audi Field — Washington, D.C., United States
- Attendance: 9,349 / 20,000 (46.7%)
- Referee: John Griggs
- Broadcast: NWSL+
Statistical analysis
In a drawn match, washington Spirit produced the highest xG total (3.71 to 2.22). Utah Royals recorded more shots (18 to 16), including 4 on target against 6. Washington Spirit created 3 big chances against 1.
Washington Spirit completed more passes (237 to 226), with 74% accuracy against 73%. Utah Royals won a larger share of duels (60%). Washington Spirit was more present in the opposition box (31 touches to 24).
Utah Royals made 9 interceptions and 55 recoveries. Utah Royals made 5 saves to 3.
Tactical approach
Washington Spirit (4-2-3-1) · Utah Royals (4-2-3-1)
Washington Spirit — Coach: Adrián González · Utah Royals — Coach: Jimmy Coenraets
Starting lineups
Washington Spirit · 4-2-3-1
Sandy MacIver (Goalkeeper), Lucia Di Guglielmo, Rosemonde Kouassi, Trinity Rodman, Deborah Abiodun, Rebeca Bernal, Hal Hershfelt, Esme Morgan, Tara Rudd (Captain), Sofia Cantore, Kate Wiesner.
Utah Royals · 4-2-3-1
Dayana Pierre Louis, Mia Justus (Goalkeeper), Kate Del Fava (Captain), Kaleigh Riehl, Cloé Lacasse, Kiana Palacios, Kameron Simmonds, Janni Thomsen, Ana Tejada, Brecken Mozingo, Cece Delzer.
Highest-rated player
Mia Justus earned the highest rating of the match (8.0) for Utah Royals. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.
