UTAH ROYALS FC DEFENDER KATIE BOWEN NAMED TO NEW ZEALAND ROSTER FOR 2019 FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP
Bowen Summoned for Women’s World Cup in France Commencing June 7
SANDY, Utah – (Sunday, April 28, 2019) – Utah Royals FC DF Katie Bowen has been named to the New Zealand Women’s National Team for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France.
New Zealand will compete in Group E of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, facing Canada, Cameroon, and the Netherlands.
“We wish Katie all the best of luck,” Utah Royals FC General Manager Stephanie Lee said. “To represent one’s country in the World Cup is a huge honor. Congratulations to Katie!”
The Football Ferns finished its first tournament of 2019 at the Cup of Nations, with two defeats and a 2-0 win against Argentina. Bowen started two of her match appearances in the 2019 Cup of Nations and currently owns 58 caps and three goals with New Zealand. Bowen became the youngest player to represent New Zealand on the international level when she made her debut for the U-17s at just 14 years old in 2008.
“It’s always an honor to represent New Zealand,” Bowen said. “I’m excited for France and to see what our team can do on the world stage. I just want to make my family proud, especially my dad.”
Bowen has started both matches for Utah Royals FC this season, playing 180 minutes on the team’s back line to help push URFC to the top of the NWSL table after just two matches played.
Utah Royals FC return to regular season action on Friday, May 3 when it hosts the Chicago Red Stars at 7:30p MT. Tickets to the match as well as season tickets for the 2019 Utah Royals FC season are now on sale via www.UtahRoyalsFC.com or by calling 844.REAL.TIX.
