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Utah Royals Lead NWSL Standings After Matchday 9

The Utah Royals sit atop the NWSL table following a 3-1 win over the Portland Thorns. Several other clubs recorded results during the same matchweek.

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The Utah Royals moved to first place in the NWSL after Matchday 9. The team defeated the Portland Thorns 3-1 after trailing early in the match. The club also secured consecutive victories during the matchweek.

FC lost to the Utah Royals.

The club allowed two goals and remains without a win in its last match. Seattle Reign FC earned its first victory of the season with a 2-1 win over a Boston side. The team recorded five shots on target during the match.

FC defeated Kansas City midweek before losing in stoppage time to the Houston Dash. The result ended the club's unbeaten run and marked its first road loss at Houston.

Key Facts

Utah Royals
top of NWSL standings after Matchday 9
North Carolina Courage
first non-original club with 100 regular-season wins
Seattle Reign FC
first win and goals since March 28

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Utah Royals hold first place in current NWSL table.

  2. 02

    Seattle Reign FC ends winless streak that began March 28.

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PublishedMay 26, 2026, 9:14 AM
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