- 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 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +9 | 9 |
| Kansas City Current | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
| Washington Spirit | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Angel City FC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Houston Dash | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Bay FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| North Carolina Courage | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
| Gotham FC | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
| Utah Royals | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| Chicago Stars FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -8 | 0 |
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