Christen Press scored in the 77th minute and Katie Stengel scored in the 83rd as Utah Royals FC overcame a halftime deficit and defeated the Houston Dash 2-1 on Sunday night at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston.
The Royals, who entered on a four-game winless streak and seventh in the NWSL, leapfrogged over the Dash with the victory.
Houston scored first, with a header by Veronica Latsko off a free kick in the 41st minute.
Press tied the score at 1-1 when she stole the ball from Amber Brooks — who had just received a pass from Houston goalkeeper Jane Campbell — and quickly fired it into the net.