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Matthew Casey
2 red cards leave Utah Royals with 9 in 3-0 loss to Angel City
The Utah Royals lost Paige Cronin and Ana Tejada to red cards in the opening 24 minutes, forcing them to play nearly 70 minutes with nine players in a 3-0 loss to Angel City FC at America First Field on Pups in the Park night.5 days ago
Matthew Casey
Utah Royals brace for ‘playoff game’ against surging Angel City
Utah returns to America First Field sitting third in the NWSL with 42 points after a 1-0 road win over the Houston Dash gave the Royals their first clean sheet in eight matches.7 days ago
Matthew Casey
Jameese Joseph quickly finds her fit with Utah Royals
The Utah Royals acquired the 24-year-old forward from the Chicago Stars last Monday for $750,000 in intraleague transfer funds. Five days later, Joseph was in Houston, coming off the bench in the 68th minute of Utah's win over the Dash.8 days ago
Sean Walker
‘Back to who we are’: Utah Royals collect 3 points with 1-0 win in Houston
Mina Tanaka scored the lone goal of the match midway through the second half as Utah Royals FC took all 3 points from a trip to Houston with a 1-0 win in front of an announced crowd of 6,637 fans at Shell Energy Stadium in the Bayou City.13 days ago
Matthew Casey
‘Get off this roller coaster’: Utah Royals begin search for consistency in Houston
The Utah Royals have spent the last month alternating between showing why they belong near the top of the NWSL table and showing how difficult it can be to stay there.15 days ago
Sean Walker
Utah Royals concede late in 2-1 loss to Boston Legacy
Nicki Hernandez's late cross found Aleigh Gambone at the back post for the game-winning goal in the 86th minute as Boston took all 3 points from Utah Royals FC with a 2-1 win in front of an announced crowd of 8,112 fans at America First Field.21 days ago
Matthew Casey
‘We always find a way’: Utah Royals bring new mentality home against Boston
The Utah Royals have gotten pretty good at digging themselves out of holes.22 days ago
Sean Walker
Utah Royals back to 2nd in NWSL after season sweep of Orlando Pride
Cloé Lacasse had a goal and an assist, and Paige Cronin scored the game-winner off the bench as the Utah Royals climbed back into a tie for second in the NWSL with a 2-1 win over the Orlando Pride.28 days ago
Matthew Casey
Utah Royals focus on defense ahead of Orlando Pride rematch
The last time the Utah Royals faced the Orlando Pride, they did something they haven't managed since. They kept a clean sheet.28 days ago
Sean Walker
Mina Tanaka’s brace can’t overcome San Diego’s speed in Utah Royals’ 4-2 loss
Trinity Byars scored two goals with two assists, and Melanie Barcenas added a goal and an assist as San Diego Wave FC pulled away from Utah Royals FC, 4-2 at Snapdragon Stadium.1 month ago
Matthew Casey
‘We’ve learned to win’: Utah Royals return to San Diego as a different team
The Utah Royals have already played San Diego once this season. Head coach Jimmy Coenraets doesn't put much stock in what happened that day.1 month ago
Sean Walker
Resilience, Tanaka’s PK rallies Utah Royals to 3-2 win over Bay FC
Miyabi and Narumi each scored a first-half goal, and Mina Tanaka converted the decisive penalty kick as Utah Royals FC rallied to a 3-2 win over Bay FC in front of an announced crowd of 7,020 fans at America First Field.1 month ago
Matthew Casey
“Five percent more”: Utah Royals look for finishing touch against Bay FC
The Utah Royals don't believe they need to create more chances. They just need to finish a few more of the ones they're already creating.1 month ago
Sean Walker
Utah Royals drop late winner to Rocky Mountain rival Denver Summit
Janine Sonis scored in the fourth minute of stoppage time to help Denver hold off Utah Royals' late rally, 2-1 in front of an announced crowd of 12,380 fans at Centennial Stadium in Centennial, Colorado.2 months ago
Matthew Casey
Utah Royals take surging attack on the road against Denver Summit
The Utah Royals have climbed into the top three of the NWSL standings, lead the league in goals scored and, according to ESPN’s latest power rankings, sit atop the league.2 months ago
Sean Walker
Utah Royals score 5 unanswered to rout Portland, return to top-3 in NWSL
Cece Delzer scored her first career brace, and Cloé Lacasse dished out three assists as the Utah Royals scored five-unanswered goals after the first-half hydration break in a 5-1 rout over the Portland Thorns in front of an announced crowd of 6,243 fans Sunday at America First Field.2 months ago
Matthew Casey
‘We could have won this one’: Royals turn page from encouraging loss to Portland test
The Utah Royals left the field Wednesday night empty-handed, but head coach Jimmy Coenraets didn't walk away discouraged.2 months ago
Sean Walker
Utah Royals undone by Washington Spirit, Trinity Rodman’s ‘world-class’ finish
Trinity Rodman scored the lone goal of the match in the 28th minute, and top-rated Washington Spirit made good use of limited chances to take a 1-0 win over Utah Royals FC in front of an announced crowd of 9,538 fans Wednesday night at a weather-delayed match at America First Field.2 months ago
Matthew Casey
‘Statistically unpredictable’: Utah Royals face league-leading Washington Spirit
One week, the Utah Royals won by shutting down one of the NWSL's most dangerous attacks. The next, they scored four goals, two from center-backs on set pieces.2 months ago
Sean Walker
Utah Royals unlock offense in 4-1 win over North Carolina for back-to-back wins
Nuria Rábano had two assists, and Mina Tanaka scored her fifth goal of the season on Cloé Lacasse's team-high fourth assist to help Utah Royals FC to a 4-1 win over the North Carolina Courage at WakeMed Soccer Park.2 months ago
Matthew Casey
‘One game isn’t enough’: Utah Royals seek consistency against North Carolina after defensive reset
One swallow does not make a summer, and one clean sheet doesn't mean all of the Utah Royals’ defensive questions are answered.2 months ago
Sean Walker
Narumi’s wonderstrike helps Utah Royals snap skid with much-needed 1-0 win over Orlando
Narumi scored the only goal of the match with a first-half banger, and Utah didn’t allow a shot on target as the Utah Royals snapped a three-match winless skid with a 1-0 win over the Orlando Pride in front of an announced crowd of 9,591 fans Saturday night at America First Field.2 months ago
Matthew Casey
‘Get back to us’: Royals believe recent defensive struggles are just a blip
After consecutive losses ended the Utah Royals' franchise-record 10-match unbeaten run, the message around the club this week wasn't complicated: Don't panic.2 months ago
