This is the final NWSL match before the July international break, and both clubs are eager to head into the pause on a high note. Seattle Reign FC, currently sixth in the standings, are unbeaten in their last four road games and looking to solidify their playoff position. Utah Royals FC, sitting at the bottom of the table, are desperate to snap a three-match losing streak and build momentum for the second half of the season.
Utah Royals FC: Searching for Spark at Home
Record: 1–9–2 (5 points, 14th place)
Last Match: 0–3 loss vs Gotham FC
Goals Scored: 10 (0.83 per match)
Goals Conceded: 25 (2.08 per match)
Strengths:
Ally Sentnor’s Breakout Rookie Season: Leads the team with 3 goals and 4 assists; ranks top 10 in the league in shot-creating actions and key passes.
Midfield Reinforcements: Claudia Zornoza (Real Madrid) and Cloé Lacasse (Arsenal) have added composure and creativity.
Defensive Anchor: Kate Del Fava is set to break the club record with her 39th consecutive start.
Concerns:
Slow Starts: Utah is 0–14–0 when conceding first this season.
Injury List: Multiple key players remain out, including Mikayla Cluff, Julia Grosso, and Paige Monaghan.
Seattle Reign FC: Building Form on the Road
Record: 5–4–3 (18 points, 6th place)
Last Match: 2–2 draw vs Chicago Stars FC
Goals Scored: 13 (1.08 per match)
Goals Conceded: 12 (1.00 per match)
Strengths:
Midfield Engine: Sam Meza has emerged as a key playmaker and recently earned her first U.S. senior national team call-up.
Defensive Solidity: Jordyn Bugg and Jaelin Howell have bolstered the backline and midfield respectively.
Late-Game Grit: Scored twice in the final minutes to earn a draw in Chicago last week.
Concerns:
Injuries & Absences: Jess Fishlock, Quinn, and Ryanne Brown are out; Olivia Van der Jagt is excused.
Inconsistent Finishing: Despite strong buildup play, the Reign have struggled to convert chances consistently.
Head-to-Head & Recent Trends
| Category | Utah Royals | Seattle Reign |
| Last 5 Matches | L-L-L-D-L | D-W-L-W-L |
| Home Record | 1–2–3 | — |
| Away Record | — | 2–1–2 |
| Last Meeting | Utah 3–0 Seattle (Oct 2024) | — |
| All-Time Series | Seattle leads 7–2–3 | — |
Seattle is unbeaten in 4 straight road matches
Utah has conceded multiple goals in 8 of 12 matches
Over 2.5 goals has hit in 6 of the last 8 Utah matches
Players to Watch
Utah Royals:
Ally Sentnor: Creative dynamo with elite dribbling and long-range shooting.
Cloé Lacasse: Canadian international with pace and direct attacking style.
Claudia Zornoza: Spanish World Cup veteran anchoring the midfield.
Seattle Reign:
Sam Meza: Central to Reign’s possession and transition play.
Sally Menti: Scored in her second NWSL appearance; strong in duels and passing.
Emeri Adames: U-20 standout with flair and vision in the final third.
MATCH ODDS
Utah Royals FC + 215 Draw + 285 Seattle Reign + 110
Over 2.5 – 115 Under 2.5 – 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 20, 2025
