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Thorns Drop Second Straight Match with Loss to Utah Royals

Paige Monaghan ended Utah Royals' 470-minute scoreless streak with an early goal; KK Ream added a late goal to secure the 2-1 victory over Portland Thorns.

  • On Friday, the Utah Royals won 2-1 over Portland Thorns FC at Providence Park, with Paige Monaghan scoring early and KK Ream adding a late goal.
  • After a 2 loss on Aug. 23 that ended the Thorns' home unbeaten streak, Portland Thorns FC lost consecutive matches at Providence Park, Portland, Ore. for the first time this season.
  • Utah goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn produced a career-best 11 saves, and the Royals benefited from shots off the post and defensive breakdowns against Portland.
  • The victory moved the Utah Royals out of last place, rising one spot above the Chicago club to 13th place with 11 points.
  • Olivia Moultrie surpassed 5,000 career NWSL minutes, becoming the league's youngest player to do so.
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Utah Royals win just their second NWSL game of the season 2-1 over the Thorns

Paige Monaghan and KK Ream each scored and the Utah Royals won just their second game of the season with a 2-1 victory over Portland Thorns 1-0 in the National Women’s Soccer League on Friday night.

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KGW 8 broke the news in Portland, United States on Friday, August 29, 2025.
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