Wednesday, March 25, 2026 - Audi Field

Utah Royals FC started a two-game road trip in D.C. in search of a win against the Washington Spirit after a loss at home last Saturday against the San Diego Wave. The match ended in a 1-1 draw with Mina Tanaka scoring the equalizer in the 84th minute, the goal giving the URFC their first point of the 2026 NWSL season. 

Mina Tanaka Scores Utah’s 100th Goal 

URFC forward Mina Tanaka made history on Wednesday night when she scored a goal in the 84th minute against the Washington Spirit. 

Tanaka entered the match in the 60th minute and immediately made an impact, pursuing the ball aggressively as the Royals chased an equalizer. In the 77th minute, Tanaka took a pass from URFC forward Kameron Simmonds and blasted an attempt that barely missed the frame. Minutes later, Cece Delzer won the ball high and drove towards goal, bringing Washington’s defenders with her, creating opportunity for Tanaka. When Delzer surged forward and passed the ball to Tanaka, the Japanese international buried the chance in the back of the net. 

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