Royals Eliminated From Playoff Race With Loss At Chicago Red Stars
Sep 28, 2019, 8:20 PM
Courtesy of Utah Royals FC
CHICAGO, Ill. – Utah Royals FC was eliminated from the NWSL playoff race with a 2-1 loss at the Chicago Red Stars.
The Royals began the night at 5th place in the NWSL standings. The top four teams qualify for the postseason.
The Royals have one game remaining in the regular season and have run out opportunities to earn enough points to earn a playoff spot.
Our playoff aspirations have ended in Chicago. Join us for a 2019 celebration back at the RioT on October 12. pic.twitter.com/FsmqWxmQev
— Utah Royals FC (@UtahRoyalsFC) September 29, 2019
The Royals are three points behind the Seattle Reign in the standings. Even with a win in their final game, Utah cannot qualify for the playoffs as the Reign own the potential tiebreaker with the Royals.
Utah has lost its last four matches.
The Royals have a record of 9-4-10 on the season.
This is the franchise’s second season of existence. They missed the NWSL postseason in their inaugural season as well.
The team’s final game of the 2019 season is Saturday, October 12 at 7 p.m. (MDT) against the Houston Dash.
