The Utah Royals and Seattle Reign FC played to a 0-0 draw, according to a FootyStats report published October 23. While the match ended without goals, the Utah Royals controlled much of the play with 58% possession compared to 42% for the Seattle Reign.
In terms of offensive attempts, the Utah Royals recorded 11 shots, with 4 on target and 7 off target. The Seattle Reign registered 9 shots, including 1 on target and 8 off target. The Royals also earned 8 corners, while the Reign recorded 2. Throughout the match, the Seattle Reign received 2 cards, while the Utah Royals did not receive any.
The starting lineups for the Utah Royals included Paige Monaghan, Cecelia Kizer, Brecken Mozingo, Kiana Angélica Palacios Hernández, and Cloe Lacasse in forward positions. The midfield featured Narumi Miura, while the defense consisted of Kate Del Fava, Nuria Rábano Blanco, Ana Tejada Jimenez, and Kaleigh Riehl, with Amanda McGlynn in goal. Substitutes who entered the match for the Royals included Jameese Joseph, Alexa Christine Spaanstra, Courtney Brown, Madison Hammond, Tatumn Milazzo, and Mia Justus.
Seattle Reign's starting lineup featured forwards Holly Noushin Ward and Mia Fishel. The midfield included Madison Mercado, Jessica Fishlock, Ainsley Layna McCammon, and Samantha Meza. The defensive unit consisted of Sofia Huerta, Phoebe McClernon, Ryanne Brown, and Jordyn Nishai Bugg, with Claudia Dickey serving as goalkeeper. Substitutes for the Reign included Emeri Kate Adames, Brittany Margaret Ratcliffe, Nerila Mondesir, Angharad James, Sally Menti, Emily Mason, Madison Curry, Shae Holmes, and Carissa Miller.
Entering the match, the Utah Royals held the 6th position in the NWSL with 24 points from 14 matches, boasting a 50% overall win rate. The Seattle Reign held the 8th position with 17 points from 14 matches and a 46% overall win rate. The Royals' season scoring average was 1.57 goals per match, while the Reign averaged 1.29 goals per match.
The match was scheduled for kick-off on October 24 at America First Field.
