SANDY, Utah. (Friday, April 3, 2026) – Utah Royals FC (2-1-2, 7 points, 7th NWSL) earned its first win at home in the 2026 season with a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Stars FC (1-0-4, 3 points, 14th NWSL) at America First Field on Friday night. The win signifies Utah’s first win at home this season and first shutout of the 2026 campaign. 

Utah Royals FC Head Coach Jimmy Coenraets made one positional and three personnel changes to the starting XI from the Club’s victory against Boston last Saturday. Coenraets introduced Danish international Janni Thomsen and Kaleigh Riehl into the back line, shifting over Tatumn Milazzo from center back to her left back. Up top, Kiana Palacios replaced Lara Prašnikar to lead the attack.

Utah returned to America First Field chasing a second win after a 4 point road trip to the East Coast, snagging their first win for the club this season against Boston. After playing three games last week, the team was rested and ready to start the game feeling fresh. 

The Royals opened the match with intensity, applying pressure early in the game looking for a goal...