RSL earns road victory; Royals fall at home to Kansas City

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Last updated Oct 19, 2026

RSL earns road victory; Royals fall at home to Kansas City
Summary

Real Salt Lake secured a 3-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, October 18, marking their second road win of the 2026 season. Spanish striker Sergi Solans scored early and then added another goal, while Morgan Guilavogui netted his first career brace. In contrast, Utah Royals FC lost 2-0 at home against the Kansas City Current, leaving the Royals still in search of their first playoff berth. Goals from the Current came at pivotal moments, and though the Royals fought hard, they could not find the net and must now await their playoff fate while RSL continues to push for postseason positioning.

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  • •RSL's Serig Solans and Morgan Guilavogui each score, with Guilavogui earning his first brace.
  • •Royals captain Paige Cronin plays in her 100th NWSL match.
  • •Kansas City Current's goals culminate in victory over the Royals at America First Field.
  • •The Royals must wait to clinch their first playoff berth in club history.
  • •RSL moves closer to securing a postseason spot with the win.
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  • 4:32 AMYahoo Sports — Combined match review: RSL earns second road victory of, Royals fall at home
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In both the win and the loss, Royals and RSL players see milestones reached

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