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Utah Royals FC Shutout Sky Blue FC in 3-0 Victory

SANDY, Utah – (Wednesday, August 7, 2019) – Utah Royals FC (6-6-3, 21 points) defeated Sky Blue FC 3-0 behind a goal from FW Amy Rordriguez and a brace from FW Christen Press.

Utah Royals FC put out a dominant performance over its opponents from New Jersey, outshooting Sky Blue FC 23-13 and while GK Nicole Barnhart made three saves to stave off the visiting attack in the clean sheet, her seventh this season.

After missing the last game due to international duty Press made a splash in her return, kicking off scoring for URFC in the 27th minute after she recovered a blocked pass from MF Lo’eau LaBonta to record her third goal in as many games.