- Ally Schlegel - 50'
- Ava Cook - 77'
Schlegel, Cook lead Red Stars past Royals
Chicago Red Stars go to Utah and pick up 2-0 win
Allyson Schlegel and Ava Cook find the back of the net as the Red Stars beat the Royals 2-0.
Ally Schlegel and Ava Cook each netted a goal in the second half to lead the Chicago Red Stars to a 2-0 win over the Utah Royals on Saturday.
Schlegel scored the opening goal in the 50th minute, heading in a cross from Sam Staab. Cook added some insurance with a goal in the 77th minute off an assist from Ally Cook.
Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher played a crucial role as well, making six saves to secure a clean sheet.
Royals Hannah Betfort was particularly active up front but couldn't convert her multiple chances into goals.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Gerald Flores
NWSL Standings
Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Orlando Pride | 20 | 14 | 6 | 0 | +24 | 48 |
Washington Spirit | 20 | 14 | 2 | 4 | +21 | 44 |
NJ/NY Gotham FC | 20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | +9 | 40 |
Kansas City Current | 20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | +15 | 39 |
North Carolina Courage | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | +6 | 32 |
Portland Thorns FC | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | +1 | 27 |
Chicago Red Stars | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | -2 | 26 |
Bay FC | 20 | 8 | 1 | 11 | -7 | 25 |
Racing Louisville FC | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 22 |
Angel City FC | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | -10 | 21 |
Seattle Reign FC | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | -11 | 20 |
San Diego Wave FC | 20 | 4 | 7 | 9 | -8 | 19 |
Utah Royals | 20 | 4 | 3 | 13 | -19 | 15 |
Houston Dash | 20 | 3 | 5 | 12 | -19 | 14 |