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Matthew Casey
Utah Royals can clinch historic playoff berth in final home match against Seattle
The Utah Royals have spent the better part of three seasons building toward a moment like this. On Friday night, they can make it official.2 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.3 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.7 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.9 days 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.22 days 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.23 days 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.27 days ago
Matthew Casey
Utah Royals turn page on bizarre loss with North Carolina looming
The Utah Royals didn't spend much time dissecting Sunday's loss to Angel City. In fact, they didn't spend any.28 days ago
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.1 month 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.1 month 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.1 month 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.1 month 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.1 month 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.2 months 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.2 months 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.2 months 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.2 months 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.2 months 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.2 months 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.2 months 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.2 months 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.3 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.3 months ago