The chilly 35 degree Saturday match in Boston marked the inaugural meeting between the two teams, each with very different objectives for the day. Utah entered the afternoon in search of its first win of the 2026 season, while Boston was still looking for its first goal in club history after joining the NWSL as an expansion team for the 2026 season. 

The Royals showed energy and promise from the opening whistle. The defense worked cohesively alongside goalkeeper Mia Justus to fend off Boston’s early attacking efforts. The highlight of the day came in the 33rd minute, when none other than defender Tatum Milazzo put Utah on the board. Her goal marked the second of the young season and gave the visitors the early lead. Once again, Milazzo demonstrated just how valuable her presence is on the pitch.

Milazzo’s Perfect Positioning Leads to Second Goal of 2026

After missing the entirety of the 2025 season with a torn ACL suffered in training, Milazzo’s return to the pitch has been nothing short of remarkable. The road back wasn’t easy, but with the steady support of her teammates, coaching staff...