Three games in seven days was always going to be a challenge for Utah Royals FC, especially one against 2nd place Seattle Reign FC in the NWSL Game of the Week, add the high temperatures plus low air quality due to an uncontrolled blaze burning in southeastern Utah County, and the Royals struggled significantly at Rio Tinto Stadium today.
Harvey opted to change her line-up again, including starting Abby Smith, resting Amy Rodriguez, and moving Christen Press to the number 9 position. The good news is that Desiree Scott returned to the 18 after missing the last two games with a right squad strain, and Katrina Gorry earned another start.