When the match came down to penalty kicks, Jane Campbell stepped up as the hero for the Houston Dash, who beat the Utah Royals FC on PKs, 3-2. READ MORE
Houston Dash send tournament hosts Utah home on penalty kicks
Tag: Amy Rodriguez
Utah Royals FC Preview: Will Abby Smith be given another shot?
The Utah Royals FC narrowly missed the cusp of the NWSL Playoffs last season. This year, do the Royals have the talent to make the leap to qualify? READ MORE
Amy Rodriguez Strikes Again in Utah Royals FC Victory
BOYDS, MARYLAND (August 22, 2018) — Utah Royals FC collected three crucial points on Thursday night. At the Maryland SoccerPlex, the Royals defeated the Washington Spirit, 1-0. Under new leadership, the Spirit, who are out of playoff contention, lost its ninth-straight match. Tom Torres took over for fire head coach, Jim Gabarra, earlier this week. Amy […] READ MORE
Controversy surrounds Sky Blue FC, Utah Royals FC ending
PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY (Aug. 20, 2018) – Sky Blue FC was seconds away from clinching the club’s first victory of the 2018 season. Then, referee Guido Gonzales allowed for another minute of stoppage time. The decision came when the referee blew his whistle at Sky Blue FC goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan for time wasting. Instead of giving Sheridan […] READ MORE
The Return of Christen Press: USWNT Releases Roster for China Friendlies
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (May 29, 2018) — Christen Press is back in the United States. After undergoing contract disputes and trade disputes with the Houston Dash, Press has returned Stateside. However, she is not in the country for club football — yet. Instead, Press is back in Jill Ellis’ mix for the United States Women’s National Team. […] READ MORE
Utah Royals FC win in massive home game against Washington Spirit
SANDY, UTAH (May 5, 2018) – “Thank God.” That was Laura Harvey’s reaction to the Utah Royals FC first win of the season over the Washington Spirit. Kelley O’Hara scored her first goal of the season Saturday evening at the Rio Tinto Stadium. Utah Royals FC return home to massive win over Washington Spirit O’Hara got the […] READ MORE
Amy Rodriguez scores first Royals goal at the Rio T against Thorns FC
SANDY, UTAH (April 28, 2018) – Amy Rodriguez scored the first Utah Royals FC goal at Rio Tinto Stadium Saturday night. The veteran forward scored the opening goal for the Utah Royals in the 53rd minute. The goal came after a two-year-long NWSL absence. Rodriguez said that she loved the “chance to get out there […] READ MORE
Utah Royals FC Coronation Lacked An Arsenal: The Eternal Enigma.
Editorial – The over 19,000 crowd at Rio Tinto Stadium came to see a coronation. Utah is now one of the soccer capitals of America. The Royals’ crests have more meaning now. With Utah being a soccer capital, there’s more than love for the game. Great expectations of trophies need to be met. Utah may […] READ MORE
NWSL Preview: 2018 Utah Royals Boast Big Names for Inaugural Season
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (March 21, 2018) – After the demise of FC Kansas City, the Utah Royals have set up their mark at Rio Tinto Stadium. 2018 Utah Royals NWSL Preview Immediately after FC Kansas City folded, Utah was selected as the new home for an NWSL club. Owned by Dell Loy Hansen, who […] READ MORE