PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Paige Monaghan and KK Ream scored and the Utah Royals won just their second game of the season, 2-1 over Portland Thorns in the National Women's Soccer League on Friday night.

In the night's other matches, Gotham beat the defending champion Orlando Pride 2-0; the Houston Dash played to a 1-1 draw with Racing Louisville; and the San Diego Wave played to a scoreless draw with the Seattle Reign.

The Royals (2-11-5) moved out of last place in the league standings with the win, and now sit above the Chicago Stars in 13th place.

It was Portland's second straight loss at Providence Park after a 10-game regular season home unbeaten streak.

Reilyn Turner nearly scored in the opening minutes but Mandy McGlynn deftly stopped it as Portland (7-6-5) peppered Utah with early sh

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