Royals and RSL both lose in road matches over the weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:39 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The Utah Royals fell 4-2 to San Diego on Friday, with Mina Tanaka scoring both goals for the Royals, marking her 15th career goal, a franchise record. The following day, Real Salt Lake lost 2-1 to Orlando City, despite Dominic Marczuk scoring his first goal of the season in the 36th minute. Orlando equalized in the 53rd minute through Antoine Griezmann, who later scored the winning goal in the 81st minute. Both teams look to regroup ahead of upcoming matches.
- •Royals lose 4-2 to San Diego on August 21
- •Mina Tanaka scores both goals for Utah, sets franchise record
- •RSL falls 2-1 to Orlando City, Marczuk nets first goal this season
- •Griezmann scores twice for Orlando to clinch victory
- •Both teams aim for better results in future matches
- 3:39 AMYahoo Sports — Match review: Royals, RSL both suffer defeat in road doubleheader weekend
"In two dismal road trips for the Royals and Real Salt Lake, Mina Tanaka shined as she became the franchise leading scorer
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