NWSL Match Preview: Utah Royals FC (1-11-3) vs. Angel City FC (4-7-4)

Team Form & Standings

Team	Record	Points	Last 5 Matches	Home/Away Form
Utah Royals FC	1–11–3	6	L–L–D–L–L	1–5–1 at home
Angel City FC	4–7–4	16	W–L–W–D–L	1–4–2 away

Utah Royals sit bottom of the NWSL table, with only 4 goals scored in 2025

Angel City are 10th, still in playoff contention but needing consistency

Tactical Preview

Utah Royals FC

Head Coach: Jimmy Coenraets (interim)

Style: Defensive 4-2-3-1, reliant on midfield control

Strengths: Possession retention, midfield distribution

Weaknesses: Scoring efficiency, defensive depth

Key Absence: Kaleigh Riehl (CB – calf injury)

Angel City FC

Head Coach: Becki Tweed

Style: Fluid 4-3-3 with wide attacking play

Strengths: Wing play, pressing transitions, individual brilliance

Recent Form: Two wins in last three, including a 4–3 thriller vs. Washington

Players to Watch

Utah Royals FC

Ally Sentnor – Creative spark on the left flank; leads team in chances created

Amandine Henry – Veteran midfielder; key to controlling tempo

Lauren Flynn – Young CB stepping in for injured Riehl

Angel City FC

Claire Emslie – 4 goals in 2024; dynamic winger with elite delivery

Rocky Rodríguez – Midfield engine; best game last week vs. KC

Riley Tiernan – Scored a brace vs. Washington; emerging attacking threat

Betting Insights

Trend: Utah has failed to score in 4 of last 5 matches; ACFC unbeaten in last 2 vs. Utah