SANDY, Utah (Thursday, September 12, 2019) – Utah Royals FC,once again, takes to the road to face Houston Dash in the first of a two-game away stint on Friday, September 13 at 6:30 p.m. MT.
In its last match, Utah Royals FC defeated Portland Thorns FC for the first time in franchise history 1-0 with a goal from DF Becky Sauerbrunn. Additionally, GK Nicole Barnhart recorded her tenth shutout of the year, the second-most for a single season in league history. The win helped Utah maintain its current fourth place playoff position.
Friday's match will mark only the second time URFC and the Dash have faced one another during the 2019 regular season. Thus far, the Dash have taken the upper hand, defeating Royals FC 2-1 on May 11. FW Amy Rodriguez scored the lone goal for Utah while Rachel Daly netted a brace to claim the win.
URFC enters Friday's match with a 2-1-1 (7 points) all-time record against Houston Dash, and is undefeated against the squad at BBVA Stadium in Texas.
How to Follow Utah Royals FC vs. Houston Dash – Fri., Sept. 13th, 2019
Coverage Begins: 6:30 p.m. MT
Local TV: KMYU
Digital Streaming: KSL TV app, Yahoo Sports!,NWSLsoccer.com
English Radio: ESPN 700
Spanish Radio: N/A
Game Notes for Saturday’s URFC @ HOU game Available Online
The link to the Adobe PDF version of the Game Guide in advance of Friday’s contest between Utah Royals FC and Houston Dash is available HERE. If you have any problems obtaining the document, would prefer to receive it as an attachment, or are seeking more information on the match, please contact Meg Van Dyk in the RSL Communications Department via email at meg.vandyk@rsl.com.
Utah Royals FC finished the club’s inaugural season at 9-7-8 (35 points), just two points removed from a playoff berth.
Season tickets for the 2019 Utah Royals FC season are now on sale via UtahRoyalFC.com or by calling 844.REAL.TIX.
