2024 NWSL, Regular Season
- Ally Schlegel - 50'
- Ava Cook - 77'
Schlegel, Cook lead Red Stars past Royals
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
America First Field
7:30 PM, March 16, 2024Coverage: ION
Sandy, Utah, USA
Attendance: 20,370
- Referees:
- Gerald Flores
NWSL Standings
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Current | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | +15 | 24 |
| Orlando Pride | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | +10 | 19 |
| Washington Spirit | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | +2 | 19 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | +6 | 17 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | +5 | 16 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 14 |
| Angel City FC | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 14 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 14 |
| Gotham FC | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | +2 | 12 |
| North Carolina Courage | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | +1 | 12 |
| Bay FC | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 12 |
| Houston Dash | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -6 | 11 |
| Utah Royals | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | -11 | 5 |
| Chicago Stars FC | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | -16 | 4 |
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