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Washington Spirit 1–1 Utah Royals

Thursday, March 26, 202612:00 AM
National Women's Soccer League2026
FT
Washington Spirit
Washington Spirit4-2-3-1
1-1
HT 1-0
Utah Royals
Utah Royals4-2-3-1
Main refereeJohn Griggs

NWSL+

Audi Field

Washington, D.C., United States9,34920,000

Timeline

  1. First half
  2. 18'
  3. 21'
    Kameron SimmondsYellow card
  4. Second half
  5. Paige Metayercomes on for Kate WiesnerSubstitution
    46'
  6. 61'
    Mina Tanakacomes on for Kiana PalaciosSubstitution
  7. 61'
    Courtney Browncomes on for Dayana Pierre LouisSubstitution
  8. 61'
    Miyabi Moriyacomes on for Janni ThomsenSubstitution
  9. Claudia Martínezcomes on for Deborah AbiodunSubstitution
    62'
  10. 72'
    Lara Prašnikarcomes on for Cloé LacasseSubstitution
  11. 72'
    Alexa Spaanstracomes on for Kameron SimmondsSubstitution
  12. Élisabeth Tsécomes on for Rosemonde KouassiSubstitution
    82'
  13. Leicy Santoscomes on for Sofia CantoreSubstitution
    82'
  14. 84'
  15. Full time
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Match summary

Washington Spirit and Utah Royals drew 1-1 in National Women's Soccer League, 2026 season.

National Women's Soccer League · 2026 · Thursday, March 26, 2026

Context

  • Audi Field — Washington, D.C., United States
  • Attendance: 9,349 / 20,000 (46.7%)
  • Referee: John Griggs
  • Broadcast: NWSL+

How the match unfolded

HT: 1–0

Rebeca Bernal (18'), Mina Tanaka (84') · Cece Delzer.

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

Highest-rated player

Mia Justus earned the highest rating of the match (8.0) for UTA. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.

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