Soccer
Matthew Casey, KSL Sports
‘Big dogs’ make history: Royals stun San Diego 1-0, advance to NWSL semifinals
Utah Royals goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn had the ball in her hands when the final whistle sounded. She leaped into the air as her teammates converged, celebrating a moment eight years in the making.2 days ago
Mattew Casey
One last chance: RSL hosts LA Galaxy with playoff hopes on the line
Real Salt Lake has spent much of the past month fighting to keep its season alive. On Saturday, the Claret and Cobalt have one final opportunity to finish the job.3 days ago
Matthew Casey
‘We’re big dogs here’: Royals embrace underdog role ahead of historic playoff debut
The Utah Royals have never played a postseason match. On Friday night, they'll make their playoff debut on the road against a San Diego Wave side that beat them twice during the regular season.4 days ago
Matthew Casey
Royals fall to Shield-winning Gotham, face questions ahead of playoffs
Guro Reiten scored in the ninth minute, Jaedyn Shaw added an insurance goal in the 80th, and Gotham defeated Utah 2-0 at Sports Illustrated Stadium to claim the NWSL Shield.7 days ago
Matthew Casey
‘We shot ourselves in the foot’: Early mistakes doom RSL in 2-1 loss at San Jose
Real Salt Lake conceded twice in the opening 17 minutes before falling 2-1 to the San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park.9 days ago
Matthew Casey
Trick or treat: RSL takes playoff push to San Jose on Halloween
Real Salt Lake has spent much of the summer frightening its own supporters, but lately it's been the opposition getting spooked.9 days ago
Matthew Casey
Four on the road, then five at home: RSL unveils unusual 2027 Sprint season schedule
Real Salt Lake will begin its 2027 MLS Sprint Season with four consecutive road matches before returning to America First Field for a home-heavy stretch, according to the schedule released Thursday.11 days ago
Matthew Casey
RSL rallies past Austin, climbs into postseason position with 2nd straight road win
A month ago, Real Salt Lake's season appeared to be in a death spiral, at least to outside observers.11 days ago
Matthew Casey
‘Happy to be a part of this community’: Justen Glad’s five-month fight to return to RSL
The Real Salt Lake center back was back on the training pitch after the World Cup break, working his way through an injury that had already kept him out of action, when a ball was played in behind the defense.12 days ago
Matthew Casey
RSL walks disciplinary tightrope as playoff race heads to Austin
Real Salt Lake has spent much of the second half of the MLS season looking up at the Western Conference playoff line.12 days ago
Matthew Casey
Solans brace, Marczuk rocket power RSL past St. Louis 3-0
Coming off just its second road victory of the season, Real Salt Lake returned home looking to build momentum and steamrolled one of the hottest teams in Major League Soccer, defeating newly crowned U.S. Open Cup champion St. Louis City SC 3-0 Saturday night at America First Field.15 days ago
Matthew Casey
‘The little things really matter’: Paige Cronin reflects on the Royals’ pink scrunchie tradition
When Paige Cronin’s mother gave her a pink scrunchie, she just wanted to be able to pick her young daughter out on the soccer field.18 days ago
Matthew Casey
St. Louis City SC wins Open Cup thriller ahead of RSL visit
St. Louis City SC ended a 38-year drought for one of America's most storied soccer cities Wednesday night, defeating the Columbus Crew 5-3 in a penalty shootout after 120 scoreless minutes in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.18 days ago
Matthew Casey
Guilavogui brace powers Real Salt Lake past Sporting Kansas City, keeps playoff hopes alive
Morgan Guilavogui scored twice, Sergi Solans added another and Real Salt Lake claimed its first road victory in more than seven months Saturday night, defeating longtime rival Sporting Kansas City 3-1 at Sporting Park.22 days ago
Matthew Casey
Hopkins brace sinks Utah Royals as Kansas City claims crucial road win
Haley Hopkins scored twice Saturday evening to lead the Kansas City Current to a 2-0 victory over the Utah Royals at America First Field.22 days ago
Matthew Casey
Utah Royals host red-hot Kansas City Current with playoff positioning on the line
The Utah Royals return from the international break Saturday with a chance to put some distance between themselves and one of their closest competitors in the NWSL standings.24 days ago
Matthew Casey
Late equalizer denies Real Salt Lake victory over San Jose
Real Salt Lake delivered one of its most aggressive performances in months Wednesday night, but a stoppage-time equalizer from San Jose’s Jack Jasinski turned a desperately needed victory into a 1-1 draw at America First Field.25 days ago
Matthew Casey
Student meets master as Real Salt Lake hosts resurgent San Jose Earthquakes
With six matches remaining and Real Salt Lake 4 points adrift of the postseason line, Wednesday night’s meeting with the San Jose Earthquakes offers little margin for error.26 days ago
Matthew Casey
Comeback falls short as Philadelphia deals blow to Salt Lake’s playoff hopes
Real Salt Lake's playoff push suffered another setback Saturday evening as former RSL Homegrown Milan Iloski scored the winner against his old club in a 2-1 loss to the Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park.29 days ago
Matthew Casey
RSL’s playoff push resumes against red-hot Philadelphia Union
After snapping a 13-match MLS winless streak with a 3-0 victory over New England on Sept. 26, RSL returns from the international break Saturday to face one of Major League Soccer's hottest teams.1 month ago
Matthew Casey
Brecken Mozingo’s stoppage-time stunner steals point for Utah Royals in Louisville
For nearly 96 minutes, the Utah Royals couldn't find a goal. Brecken Mozingo came off the bench and needed only one swing of her left foot.1 month ago
Matthew Casey
Utah Royals have a pattern to break in Louisville
The Utah Royals have been remarkably consistent lately, just not in the way they would prefer.1 month ago
Matthew Casey
Utah Royals bounce back with 2-1 win over North Carolina Courage
Jimmy Coenraets didn't show his players a single clip from last Sunday’s loss to Angel City. A week later, there was plenty he wanted them to remember.1 month ago