Royal Riot: Recent Episodes
Stockton, Hayden, LD, Maggie, Brooke, Sean, Jimmy, Mattey
Are you a fan of Real Salt Lake or the Utah Royals? Come listen to Royal Riot for all your news and updates for the teams!
The conversation covers a range of topics including recent experiences, travel, soccer games, player transfers, and team performance. It delves into the significance of a new jersey, the impact of player sales, and the emergence of young players. The discussion also touches on the challenges of international spots and the format of the League's Cup. The conversation covers a range of topics including the format of soccer games, player performance, team strategies, and the Leagues Cup. It also delves into the upcoming RSL games and predictions for the matches.
Takeaways
- Travel experiences and soccer games provide a backdrop for the conversation.
- The impact of player sales on the team's performance and the need for reinforcements.
- The emergence of young players and the challenges of international spots.
- The format of the League's Cup and its impact on team decisions. Soccer game format
- Player performance
- Team strategies
- Leagues Cup
- Upcoming RSL games
Chapters
- 00:00 Recent Experiences and Soccer Games
- 03:19 Player Transfers and Team Performance
- 06:27 New Jersey and Emerging Players
- 14:20 Challenges of International Spots
- 29:59 League's Cup Format and Team Decisions
- 31:28 Soccer Game Format and Player Performance
- 32:22 Leagues Cup and Team Strategies
- 33:21 RSL Performance and Upcoming Games
After 3 games in 9 days, the Utah Royals remain in 3rd place in the NWSL with 6 newly earned points, a very healthy goal differential and a myriad of club records and praiseworthy statistics.
Join Maggie, Brooke, Stockton and Sean as they describe the painful process of rehabbing their mouths after the many jaw drops and wide mouthed screams (of delight) while watching FANTASTIC goals and on-field heroics!
Next match is Saturday, August 8th at 2PM MDT against 11th place Denver Summit.
If you aren't making the trek to Centennial, CO, you may catch the action on ION.
The conversation covers the recent performance of RSL in the MLS, focusing on their road games and the upcoming Leagues Cup. It also delves into the team's roster, player performance, and the challenges faced in the upcoming tournament. The discussion provides insights into the team's form, player rotations, and the importance of upcoming home games. The conversation covers the introduction of Beehive Tickets, the Leagues Cup, RSL's upcoming matches, and the MLS All-Star game. It also delves into the challenges and complexities of the Leagues Cup and the potential impact on RSL's performance.
Takeaways
- MLS performance and challenges
- Leagues Cup preparation and expectations Beehive Tickets: A new fan-to-fan ticket marketplace with seller-friendly terms
- Leagues Cup: A complex tournament with scheduling challenges and mixed fan reception
Chapters
- 00:00 Upcoming Leagues Cup and Roster Challenges
- 45:48 Leagues Cup Schedule and Path to Champions Cup
- 46:51 RSL's Upcoming Matches and Strategy
- 57:42 MLS All-Star Game and Leagues Cup Challenges
The prophet Stockton stood upon the high hill, and with his staff he struck the earth and declared the winning famine over; the beginning of the months of plenty (leading up to the NWSL playoffs), and all of Utah rejoiced.
The Utah Royals beat Orlando at home Saturday July 18th, earning a shutout and 3 more points on this monumental season.
Join Maggie, Brooke and Sean as they talk shop about the league, the Royals, and other fancies.
Next Match is Saturday, July 25th in North Carolina at 5:45 MT.
The Royals return home Wednesday, July 29th at 7PM to take on 1st place Washington Spirit.
Billy Ocean said it best, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going."
Utah Royals are looking for their first points of the second half of the season, and to kickoff another ten game unbeaten streak as they take on Orlando Saturday at the Riot.
The match starts at 6:45PM MT or you may watch it on Ion.
The conversation covers the experiences of the World Cup, including game attendance, weather conditions, and the impact of humidity. It also delves into RSL's performance and season overview, discussing player performance, transfer windows, and the team's position in the league. The conversation covered RSL's acquisition of Saba and its impact on the team's depth, followed by a discussion on the US MNT's performance in the World Cup cycle. The conversation also highlighted the excitement and momentum generated by the US MNT's World Cup journey, engaging both diehard fans and casual observers.
Leo Rosten said, “Where there is too much, something is missing.”
Maybe the 10 game unbeaten streak was too much. Maybe something needed to be learned by this squad.
Join us in our chat about the Chicago 3-2 loss, and how our sights are now fixed on the bats of Gotham.
The Utah Royals are back at home at 8PM Friday, July 10th at the RioT, and it's Princess Night!👑
The conversation begins with a casual introduction and discussion about the NBA Finals. It then transitions into excitement for the upcoming World Cup and plans for game viewing. Finally, the conversation delves into the disappointment and analysis of Diego Luna's exclusion from the World Cup roster. The conversation delves into player performance, roster decisions, and the impact of international call-ups on player development. It also explores the transfer market and the team's strategy for the upcoming season.
We close the first chunk of the season with a 2-2 tie in Portland.
Utah Royals FC prove themselves a top team in the NWSL.
Join us for thoughts on the season to date, as well as analysis on the Portland match and refereeing.
We'll talk at you again after the July 5th match in Chicago, and then see you at the RioT July 10th at 8PM against the bats of Gotham.
Parting thought for June:
“Hard work never killed anybody, but why take a chance?”
—Edgar Bergen
Join us in our conversation with Puoc Nguyen @Phuocerman, AP News writer, site manager of @AllForXI, and Portland Thorns Senior Writer @stumptownfooty
Before Phouc joins the pod, Brooke, Stockton and Sean reflect on the Denver match - the 2-1 win at the RioT that helped propel the Utah Royals to first place in the NWSL table.
Next match is Saturday at 2PM MDT in Portland. Catch the action on ION.
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Maggie, Brooke and Sean break down a few of the finer moments of the Racing Louisville match last Sunday.
They then shift like the tectonic plates under the Rockies and shake out Saturday's matchup at the RioT at 4:30PM Mountain Time.
FYI: Season ticket holders have four free tickets to share!
Catch it on Ion if you can't stand perfect 74 degree weather and fun times.
The conversation covers recent games of Real Salt Lake, including their lineups and performance against Houston and Colorado. It also delves into the protest by Inter Miami's supporter section and the potential transfer of Zavier Gozo to Europe.
Utah Royals FC General Manager Connor Oniki wants you to know that you belong within this soccer community.
Join us in listening to Connor dive deep into what makes this organization great -- from the front office, to the coaches and the support staff, to of course, the players and you the fans!
We'll see you Sunday at the RioT at 6PM Mountain as URFC take on Racing Louisville.
The conversation covers RSL's poor performance against Dallas, defensive struggles, player effort and commitment, and strategic decisions and roster management. The chapters include discussions on RSL's performance over Mother's Day weekend, defensive struggles and lineup decisions, player effort and commitment, and strategic decisions and roster management.
Takeaways
- Poor Performance Against Dallas
- Defensive Struggles
- Player Effort and Commitment
- Strategic Decisions and Roster Management Roster Construction
- Summer Window Decisions
The Utah Royals FC sit 2nd in the NWSL after a scrappy win against Angel City FC at BMO in Los Angeles, and after a mid-week, dominate performance at the RioT against the Houston Dash.
Join the Royal Riot crew as we contemplate the team and the players who 'can't stop till they get enough'. Shamone!
URFC's next match is Mother's Day, Sunday May 10th at 2PM Mountain Time against Bay FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CA.
Next home match is Sunday, May 17th at 6PM Mountain Time against Racing Louisville.
Join the fellas as we discuss the thrilling 2-0 win over Portland! We go deep into discuss on our 3 world cup dark horse players and their potential.
Chapters
- 00:00 Weekend Activities in South Florida
- 13:05 Zavier Gozo's Potential
- 25:08 World Cup Contenders
- 49:41 World Cup Impact on Player's Future
- 01:01:47 Exciting Game and Strong Attacking Performance
- 01:14:16 Upcoming Crucial Matches and Consistent Performance
Maggie is back to lead the crew in a discussion on the 3-0 win in Seattle.
Goals from Captain Paige, Narumi, and Cloe, as well as a shared clean sheet between Mia and Mandy ensured that the Utah Royals FC left town with 3 points and a healthy goal differential -- that put them in 3rd in the NWSL table.
The Royals return to action Saturday, May 2nd at 6:45 MT away against Angel City FC.
Next home match is Wednesday, May 6th at the RioT against the Houston Dash. Kickoff is at 8PM. Be there and bring friends!
Let's pack the RioT!
The episode discusses RSL's disappointing performance against Miami and the impact of Messi's presence on the game. It includes a detailed analysis of the RSL vs. Miami match, player performance, and the fan experience during the game. The conversation covers the struggles of LA Galaxy and the controversial referee decisions in the match.
The conversation covers the upcoming battle between the returning MLS Cup champions, Miami and Real Salt Lake, with a focus on the presence of Lionel Messi in the game.
Takeaways
- MLS Cup champions face-off: The conversation revolves around the upcoming battle between the returning MLS Cup champions in Miami and Real Salt Lake, with a focus on the presence of Lionel Messi in the game.
- Player analysis and game preview: The discussion includes player analysis, game preview, and the potential impact of Lionel Messi on the upcoming match. Season ticket holders selling tickets
- Impact of Messi's presence
- Game strategy and predictions Stadium Security Considerations
- Player Accommodations
- MLS Sponsorship and Advertising
Chapters
- 00:00 Discussion on Lionel Messi's Impact and Game Strategy
- 27:02 The Impact of Messi's Presence
- 37:21 Game Strategy and Predictions
- 54:50 Stadium Security Considerations
The episode begins with a preview of upcoming matches and a review of the San Diego game, highlighting player contributions and coaching influence. The impact of coaching and player development is discussed in detail, emphasizing the impressive performance of RSL and the influence of coaching on player development. The conversation delves into the tactical adaptability of the team and the effective player rotation strategy. It highlights the significance of player movement and positioning, as well as the challenges it poses for the opposing defense. The discussion also touches on the impact of tactical decisions on the team's performance and the need for effective player rotation to maintain a competitive edge.
Takeaways
- RSL's Impressive Performance
- Player Development and Coaching Influence Tactical adaptability
- Effective player rotation
Chapters
- 00:00 Impact of Coaching and Player Development
- 35:35 Tactical Adaptability and Player Rotation
The episode features an interview with Sergi Solans, the newest FWD for Real Salt Lake. The conversation covers Sergi's background, his journey to becoming a professional soccer player, his experiences in college, and his current success with RSL. We also cover a range of topics, including player performance, upcoming matches, and the potential impact of the summer transfer window. Finally, we delve into the success of the team and the dominant 3-1 home win against SKC.
The Utah Royals FC 'take a Boston left' on the season and get their first win of 2026 against expansion side Boston Legacy FC. It was a wicked pissah! Yes suh!
The episode opens with a Utah Royals Deep Dive Trivia game as Brooke and Stockton attempt to show how 'smaht' they are.
Utah is back at home Friday, April 3rd at 7PM to play da...Chicago Stars.
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In this episode, we gear up for a massive home clash as Sporting Kansas City visits America First Field this Saturday, April 4. Fresh off the international break, RSL is looking to extend a four-game unbeaten streak against a rival they’ve historically stifled in Sandy. We’ll break down the latest news from the past week, including the injury report featuring updates on stars like Emeka Eneli and DeAndre Yedlin, and discuss how the squad plans to maintain its "next man up" mentality. Most importantly, we pay tribute to Royal Riot legend as we celebrate "Mattey’s Farewell," reflecting and looking forward on his impact on sports reporting in SLC.
Join the Royals Crew as they talk about the Utah Royals FC packed week, covering:
- The Sunday home opener in Sandy, UT against the San Diego Wave
- The Wednesday tie in Washington, DC against the Spirit, and...
- A preview of the upcoming match Saturday morning (10AM MT) at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA against the Boston Legacy FC
The Royals are getting closer to full squad availability. We saw the return of Mina Tanaka and Miyabi Moriya on Wednesday. Tatumn Milazzo's red car suspension was fulfilled Wednesday. Who else will be fit for fight Saturday and the coming weeks?!
Be sure to watch Saturday on ESPN!
In this episode, we break down RSL’s gritty 2-2 draw in San Diego, where an 85th-minute tap-in from Victor Olatunji secured a vital road point and extended the unbeaten streak to four games. We highlight Sergi Solans’ clinical headed opener, Juan Manuel Sanabria’s second assist in as many games, and the tactical second-half spark provided by Diego Luna. Despite a frantic counter-attack goal from Anders Dreyer, RSL’s depth proved decisive once again, marking the second straight week a substitute has come off the bench to rescue a result. We wrap up with a look toward the international break and our upcoming home clash against rivals Sporting KC.
For the first half of the pod, the full Royals crew is joined by Peggy from The Throne -- URFC's only supporters group.
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We'll see you this Sunday at the RioT for the home opener against San Diego! 5PM kickoff.
The episode begins with a recap of the exciting 2-1 win over Austin and a discussion about the upcoming matchup with league leader San Diego. The analysis of RSL's performance and lineup is discussed, followed by a controversial goal and offside call. The impact of Diego Luna's entry and performance is highlighted, along with the crowd's reaction to his presence on the field. The conversation covers the exciting win for RSL, Stein's impressive performance and goal, and the potential impact of ownership on RSL's success. It also includes a detailed analysis of Stein's debut and impact, Justin Glad's performance and goal, and LD's analysis of Stein's goal and performance. Additionally, the discussion of the San Diego matchup and predictions, Monarchs vs. LAFC recap, and an announcement of a giveaway with Brothers for Life are highlighted.
Takeaways
- Exciting 2-1 win over Austin
- Discussion about the upcoming matchup with league leader San Diego Exciting Win for RSL
- Impressive Performance by Stein
- Potential Impact of Ownership on RSL's Success
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction and Match Recap
- 06:02 Controversial Goal and Offside Call
- 11:02 Impact of Diego Luna's Entry and Performance
- 35:19 Stein's Debut and Impact
- 40:41 LD's Analysis of Stein's Goal and Performance
- 46:10 Three Stars and Game Recap
- 53:44 Discussion of San Diego Matchup and Predictions
- 01:04:07 Monarchs vs. LAFC Recap and Upcoming Events
In this episode, we celebrate a wild 3-2 road win in Atlanta fueled by goals from Solans, Hezarkhani, and Gozo, though the victory is tempered by the news that Ari Piol is out for the season. We debate whether the front office must find a striker replacement now or wait until summer, while also questioning if Atlanta’s $22 million man, Emmanuel Latte Lath, is the biggest bust in MLS history. After a dominant 5-goal "Monarchs Moment" recap and a look at the upcoming Leagues Cup gauntlet, we wrap things up with a blunt preview of the Austin FC clash—predicting a satisfying RSL win and a Sanabria "thundercunt" goal against a team we truly love to hate.
There is nothing quite like Opening Night at America First Field. After a frustrating, narrow loss in Vancouver, Real Salt Lake returned to Sandy and proved that the future of this club is happening right now. In this episode, we break down a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders that was defined by Academy excellence and a high-profile debut.
Despite a narrow 0-1 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps to kick off the 2026 campaign, there is a surprising amount of optimism surrounding the Claret-and-Cobalt. Today, we break down a performance that favored the brave and the young, even if the result didn't follow.
The waiting is finally over. With the season opener just days away, we’re moving past the roster sheets and onto the grass. We’ve spent the offseason grading the front office; now, it’s time to predict how those moves actually translate to the table.
It's here, and it's beautiful. Tyler Gibbons, the creative mind behind the 2026 home kits, stops by to talk about the process, product, and what's to come in the future. Catch this episode while you drive over to the team store to get your new favorite apparel.
The 2026 MLS season is right around the corner, and the RSL roster is finally taking its final shape. With the March 26th transfer deadline looming, we break down the latest international arrivals, a failed loan transfer, and our offseason grades for the FO.
The 2026 offseason is official in overdrive. From high-profile buyouts to a flurry of South American scouting reports. In this episode we break down the official departures, the rumored arrivals and the final preseason match in Portugal.
The Utah Royals crew returns with the snowfall to give you something to do while you sweep (shoveling is a pipedream) your driveway and sidewalk.
We love your earholes and we will return with regular episodes as the season gets closer.
Come on you Royals!
00:56 Cold Open
02:53 Car Troubles no more
05:30 Pod Crew Updates
8:45 NWSL Expansion Teams: Boston and Denver
13:45 High Impact Player Rule and Roster Changes
18:09 NWSL Schedule Release and Game Predictions
20:56 New Signings and Player Departures
23:51 Community Engagement and Fan Support
27:12 Anticipating the Upcoming Season
30:07 Final Thoughts and Season Kickoff
Takeaways
- MLS Offseason Moves
- Market Size and Roster Building
- Podcast Insights High Variance Players
- Youth Development MLS transfer window
- Player signings
- Preseason anticipation
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction and MLS Offseason
- 05:59 Podcast Insights
- 17:31 The Frustration of High Variance Players
- 31:58 MLS Transfer Window and Player Signings
Join the fellas at Royal Riot as we discuss everything that has happened since RSL got eliminated from the playoffs. We talk 2026 schedule release, FO/coaching extensions, and player rumors.
The Utah Royals are now unbeaten in eight straight, and while the playoffs might be out of reach, they’re not going down quietly. In today’s episode, we recap the 2–2 draw in Chicago, featuring some Mina Magic and a bit of sideline spice between the coaches. We also break down the current roster, take a look at expiring player contracts, and talk through the potential changes we’ll be keeping an eye on. One thing’s certain: when healthy, this squad has shown they can compete with anyone in the league.
The season’s almost over... just a couple of home games left! Come out this Saturday and show your support for the Royals as they take on San Diego. COYR!
On today’s episode, we’re talking about the red-hot Utah Royals, who extended their unbeaten streak to seven games with a 2–0 road win over Bay FC. The crew breaks down another big victory and catches up on all things NWSL and our beloved Royals, including heartfelt congratulations and farewells to two players who each left their own legacy. Olivia Griffitts has hung up her boots, while the Royals pay well-deserved tribute to midfield maestro Claudia Zornoza — a true leader and difference-maker whose impact won’t be easily replaced. We celebrate Mia’s stellar save of the week, Aisha’s first league goal, and the debut of the NWSL’s first Slovenian, welcoming Lara as our new No. 9 and #9! With just four match weekends remaining, URFC heads to Chicago next. Can they keep the unbeaten streak alive? Tune in on Sunday and cheer on our gals. COYR!
Join the fellas at Royal Riot as we discuss the disappointing results against LAFC, talk about how to improve moving forward and have passionate debates about the starting eleven.
Sean, Brooke, and Maggie (plus Stockton for fans who stick around until the end!) are back to break down all things Royals. From a six-game unbeaten run to the climb into 13th place and the joy of playing spoiler down the stretch, home fans were rewarded with a two-win week at the Riot. Taking down the Houston Dash and Racing Louisville in just a six-day span, we got to celebrate incredible team form as well as some individual masterclasses.
Captain Paige Monaghan’s streak continued, Janni Nation flew their flags high, Kaleigh Riehl found form on both sides of the ball, and Cloe Lacasse was back on the scoresheet (only aiming for the upper 90, of course). And what would a week be without Mina Tanaka dazzling Royals fans, NWSL viewers, and anyone lucky enough to witness the goal of the week winner, goal of the year contender, and mind-boggling skill behind that finish?
We also preview our game against expansion comrades Bay FC this upcoming Saturday and talk through the almighty playoff generator (created by Alison Gale — https://bsky.app/profile/agale.bsky.social) to see just how our beloved Royals could pull off a historic (albeit nearly impossible) run to the postseason. Can you help us find the most realistic outcome? Check it out here: https://playoffs.alisongale.com
Join the fellas at Royal Riot as we discuss the win over SKC, the discourse that happened after the match and of course preview the upcoming matchups with LAFC
Today's episode is a fun one! The URFC squad is back to break down a rainy showdown in North Carolina, where the Royals battled to a dramatic 1-1 draw (or a 2-0 win, depending on who you ask). Paige Monaghan stays hot with her second goal in as many weeks, and the Royals brought the heat with a high press, battled through a weather delay, and delivered pure NWSL After Dark chaos in the final 15 minutes. After a soft penalty saw them go down in the 89', the squad showed serious heart and snatched a late equalizer in the 90+4'. We welcome the team back to the Riot on Sunday, where they’ll face the much-improved Houston Dash as they continue to fight their way up from the bottom of the table. COYR!
Royal Riot is presented by ABC4Utah.
Join the fellas at Royal Riot as we discuss all things Real Salt Lake during the international break. We talk USA, Paraguay and of course go into a preview of the upcoming matchup with Sporting Kansas City.
THREE POINTS! A WIN FOR THE ROYALS! CAPSLOCK 100% NECESSARY! The full URFC pod squad is here to celebrate in today’s episode, bringing home three points and a massive win in Portland that proves we really are the thorn in their side (two wins at Providence Park over the past two years? LFG). Paige Monaghan delivered a goal to remember, KK Ream made NWSL history as the youngest goal-scorer ever at just 16, and Mandy McGlynn put in the kind of performance you’ll be telling your kids about. Slovenian midfielder Lara Prašnikar is officially signed but won’t be available this weekend as she waits on visa clearance. Now we keep that momentum rolling into North Carolina and push our way out of last place. Nowhere but up from here - COYR!
Royal Riot is presented by ABC4Utah.
The URFC squad is back to recap the Royal's recent (improved) form -- two draws, two clean sheets, and a disciplined team effort that's got us feeling optimistic. The goals haven’t come yet, but the points and positive play are making the team look much better post-summer break. We dive into a rumored signing, Mina's extension, and preview the upcoming Portland match. Help us root the the gals on to finishing the season strong, and turning early struggles into a late surge. COYR!
Royal Riot is presented by ABC4Utah.
Join the fellas at Royal Riot as we discuss everything related to the match against Minnesota United, talk roster details and we bring on Cincinatti beat writer for Queen City Press, Laurel Pfahler to discuss the moves between RSL and Cincy in the summer window.
Join the fellas at Royal Riot as we talk all about the drama at the MLS transfer window deadline. We highlight all of the transfers and give our grades on the window.
Join the fellas at Royal Riot as we discuss the disappointing trip to Charlotte, discuss the end of the summer window, and preview the upcoming match with Minnesota United. Thank you, as always, to our presenting sponsor, ABC4.com
The Utah Royals pod squad is BACK! Join the full crew for a #SorryWeGhostedYou episode (though some may call it a therapy session), where we catch up and vent about everything that’s happened since before the summer break. From the shocking Ally Sentnor trade to reports of new players not wanting to come here, fans have voiced their questions and concerns about the club’s direction. We share reminders of the loyalty and stardom of the players who remain, applaud their recent performances despite the team’s place at the bottom of the table, and celebrate the return of Cloe Lacasse.
URFC supporter group The Throne shared similar sentiments in their recent newsletter and blog post, featuring quotes from Royals fans who raise valid and heartfelt questions. Read their words, engage and chime in, and share with those who need to hear it most.
"The Fans are Building Community. Will Ownership Stand With Us?"
The Royals need fan support now more than ever—help us celebrate the little wins and the players who make us proud every single week. COYR! 👑
Royal Riot is presented by ABC4Utah.
Join the boys at Royal Riot as we discuss all things Real Salt Lake. We go over the disappointing result against NYRB, the transfer window and of course preview the upcoming match against Charlotte. Thank you as always to our presenting sponsor ABC4.com
Join the fellas at Royal Riot as we discuss the thrilling match against Club America, the disappointment against San Luis and of course preview the upcoming matches and updates in the Summer Transfer Window. You can find all of our episodes and articles at ABC4.com
Join the fellas at Royal Riot as we discuss all things RSL in their big win over the San Jose Earthquakes and we preview the upcoming Leagues Cup! Find us at ABC4.com
Join the boys at Royal Riot as we bring on San Jose podcast Tectonic Takes to talk all things RSL vs San Jose, recap the Portland and Cincinatti match and take a deep dive into the transfer window. You can find all of our episodes at ABC4.com
Join the boys at Royal Riot as we discuss the gutsy 1-0 win over Houston, talk all things transfer window and rumors, and preview the upcoming match with the Portland Timbers and Cincinnati! You can find all of our episodes at ABC4.com
Join the boys at Royal Riot as we talk all things RSL vs SKC. We recap the match, talk about Diego Luna with USA and preview the upcoming match against St Louis. Find all of our episodes at ABC4.com
Join the fellas at Royal Riot as we discuss the matchup against DC United in the Nick Rimando match, go over summer action with Diego Luna and preview the upcoming matchup against Sporting KC. ABC4.com
The URFC squad is joined by hometown talent, nail artist aficionado, and the Royals leading goal scorer for today's episode -- welcome Brecken Mozingo to the pod! We have a fun chat with Brecken on what it's like playing in front of her her family and friends every week, what she's finding success with and how she's balancing it all. She shares who could fill in for her at the nail salon and what inspires her pre-game outfits, and provides insight to the team environment and the motivation the team has for the badge and the fans.
We conveniently forget to recap the Gotham game (short term memory loss, sorry!) and instead will focus bigger picture for our upcoming 'town hall' episode sometime during the break. We'll zoom out and hear from listeners and talk through where the team goes here and get some emotions of our chest.
Royal Riot is presented by ABC4Utah.
The URFC squad is back to recap the road trip loss to Racing Louisville, congratulate Ally Sentnor on her first international brace with the USWNT, and break down recent roster changes for the Royals. We bid a heartfelt farewell to our beloved Cristina Roque and share updates on Alex Loera’s season-ending injury. We celebrate Captain Paige’s return and Brecken’s continued scoring streak, but despite some bright spots, the Royals remain in 13th place with just five points as we approach the halfway mark of the season.
We also preview the Pride-themed home game this Friday against Gotham FC and hope to keep the goals coming, along with steady improvements each match. Show up and support the team — we’ll see you under the lights. Come on you Royals!
Royal Riot is presented by ABC4Utah.
Join the fellas at Royal Riot as we discuss all things RSL, including the upcoming matchup against DC United and the international break! Thank you as always to our presenting sponsor ABC4.com
The URFC crew is back together to catch up on all things Utah Royals! We recap the 3-1 home loss to the Orlando Pride, or Barbra Banda herself, who bagged a hat trick in just the first half. Brecken Mozingo now has two goals in two games and is finding form on the wing, but the Royals continue to struggle, currently sitting in 13th place. We share the gutting news of Alex Loera’s ACL tear, her second in just 12 months, and wish Alex a smooth and healthy recovery. Plus, we highlight the nine Royals players representing their countries across both youth and senior national teams. Be sure to follow us on social media for the full schedule, so you’ll know exactly when to tune in and catch your Royals in action on international duty.
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Join the boys at Royal Riot as we discuss the disappointing match against West leaders, Vancouver. We then discuss the very important upcoming matchups with Austin FC and LA Galaxy Thank you to our presenting sponsor ABC4.com
Janni Nation, this one is for you! We’ve got a special episode featuring URFC’s newest fan favorite — the dynamic and versatile Danish international, Janni Thomsen. Janni tells us her soccer story, what made this the perfect time to move to the NWSL, and what she aspires to accomplish with the Royal's and Denmark. By the end of the episode, we think you’ll love her as much as we do, both on the field and off.
We also recap the insane 3-3 draw against the Washington Spirit at Rowdy Audi, and hope it can be a momentum swing as they host the reigning champs, Orlando Pride on Friday at home. Let's show up big for our team! Thanks as always for listening, and thanks to ABC4Utah for presenting this podcast.
Join the boys at Royal Riot as we deep dive into the Rocky Mountain disappointment. We talk about some player rumors, formation changes and of course preview the upcoming match up with the leaders in the West, Vancouver. Thank you as always to our presenting sponsor. ABC4.com
The URFC squad is back, though missing our beloved Sir Sean, for an episode that goes beyond the pitch. We take a moment to send our thoughts, prayers, and unwavering support to Savy King as she begins her road to recovery. We hold space for reflections from those who know Savy best: her teammate in LA and former Royals player, Christen Press, and Alex Loera, a close friend and former teammate. We also share post-game media from Royals head coach, Jimmy Coonraets, who offers a heartfelt reminder that some things are truly bigger than the game.
We recap the Royals’ recent losses and struggles on the pitch against the Courage and Angel City, and preview Saturday’s road match against the Washington Spirit, hoping to bring home points before we face Orlando Pride at home next week.
As always, thank you for listening! Royal Riot is presented by ABC4Utah.
Join the fellas at Royal Riot as we discuss the FC Dallas match in great detail, preview the upcoming portland match and of course preview the first edition of the 2025 Rocky Mountain Cup. Thank you as always to our presenting sponsor ABC4.com
Join the fellas at Royal Riot as we discuss the disappointing 2-1 loss to the dominant Vancouver Whitecaps side. We go deep into discussion on the RW position and the RB position. We then preview the upcoming match against FC Dallas. Thank you as always to our presenting sponsorABC4.com
Join the boys at Royal Riot as we discuss all things RSL including the 3-1 road win over San Diego FC. We also talk about the upcoming matchup against Vancouver! Thank you to our presenting sponsor ABC4.com
We're back with another episode diving into all things Utah Royals. The Royal Riot squad break down the 1-0 road loss to Houston during a chaotic weekend across the NWSL. The injury bug continues to bite, with yet another key player sidelined early in the match. While steady leadership showed up, big questions loom for the rest of the season. Can the Royals turn it around this Saturday at home against the NC Courage? Only time will tell - but we're still here, cheering them on. Come on you Royals!
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Join the fellas at Royal Riot as we break down the 2025 winter transfer window. We go through all the signings, nearly signings and failed signings. We give our thoughts on the state of the club and of course the state of referees in MLS. As always this episode is presented by ABC4.com
Today’s Royal Riot episode recaps the Utah Royals’ first win of the season — a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Stars, sealed by a clutch, last-minute penalty from Ally Sentnor! We also dive into the biggest news of the week: the official announcement welcoming the Millers as the new majority owners of both RSL and URFC. On top of that, the Royals added some much needed depth by signing NWSL veteran Cece Kizer, who joins the squad from Gotham FC. Lastly, we preview the upcoming road match against the Houston Dash, where the Royals will look to ride their momentum, outplay a closely matched opponent, and bring home some much-needed points!
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Join the boys at Royal Riot as we discuss all things RSL and it is loaded this week. We talk about the loss in Nashville, give our thoughts on the match and we also cover the possible MLS schedule change and give all the pros and cons there. We then interview RSL social media manager Kiki Solano to talk all about the Diego Luna hype that has been going on over the past week. Thank you to ABC4.com for being our presenting sponsor.
On today’s episode, we’re joined by one of the newest members of the Royal Riot crew — Yiwen (@ProfHelix24)! A longtime Royals and RSL fan, talented artist, and now the creative mind behind our social media, Yiwen hops on to help us break down the 1-0 home loss to Portland. We dig into our takeaways, frustrations, and more from the first four matches — with injuries piling up and just one point on the board, it’s been another tough start to the season. We also preview Friday’s crucial matchup against Chicago and discuss the changes we’d like to see — hoping for tactical adjustments, a morale boost, and most importantly, more points on the board.
It's only up from here so... Come On You Royals!
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Royal Riot is joined by special guest Connor Oniki, Assistant Sporting Director for the Utah Royals — otherwise known as Royal Riot's number one fan, Toby! A longtime Royals and RSL fan, Utah local, and self-proclaimed CBA and salary-cap nerd, Connor brings a unique blend of legal expertise and club loyalty to the front office. After studying law and starting out as an intern with the club, Connor quickly worked his way into key roles — providing legal counsel for both teams and playing an instrumental part in the effort to bring the Royals back to Utah — before growing into his current role alongside Kelly Cousins. We talk about his experience at the final NWSL entry draft in 2024, demystify allocation money and contract nuances, and break down key items from the new CBA.
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Join the boys at Royal Riot as we go over the 2-0 win over the reigning MLS champs, LA Galaxy. We talk in depth about the Diego Luna brace, the Diogo miss and more. Thank you as always to our presenting sponsor ABC4.com
Join the boys at Royal Riot as we talk all about Real Salt Lake. We discuss in great length everything about the new ownership rumors, what it means for the club moving forward and our thoughts on the brief tenure of prior ownership. We then discuss the Minnesota match, and preview the upcoming matchup against the LA Galaxy. Thank you to our presenting sponsor ABC4.com
Hayden and Mattey welcome RSL forward Ariath Piol onto the podcast to discuss his highs and lows to start the season. We then dive deep into his background as a player and more. We talk all things RSL and as always are presented by ABC4.com
In this episode of Royal Riot, we break down the San Diego Wave match - the ultimate tale of two halves! After going down 2-0, the Royals fought back with a two-goal rally, ultimately falling 3-2 on the road. We celebrate Imani Dorsey's return to the field and Ally Sentnor’s well-deserved "Assist of the Week" for her perfect setup to Mina Tanaka. Plus, Claudia Zornoza delivered a stunning free kick, showcasing her left-footed magic. We're thrilled to see the Royals' resilience and determination to fight back after a tough first half.
We also preview the upcoming road match at CPKC Stadium against the Kansas City Current before the international break, where we'll be cheering on our U.S. and international stars as they represent their countries.
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Royal Riot is joined by special guest Willem Moens, Head of Performance for the Utah Royals, on today's episode. Willem joined the team in early 2025 and brings his experience from Belgium, where he worked alongside head coach Jimmy Coenraets. He talks about what he and his team are doing to improve player health and longevity, and he shares what he can about player status and health updates.
We also recap the 1-1 draw against Bay FC, including the GK assist of the week from Mandy McGlynn to newly signed player Bianca St-Georges for the first goal of the 2025 season. The Royals are gearing up for their match against San Diego on the road this Saturday, hoping to kick off their two-week road trip with three points.
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Join the boys at Royal Riot as we dive deep into another RSL win this time over the Houston Dynamo. We discuss the match in detail and discuss the upcoming match against FC Dallas. Thank you to our presenting sponsor ABC4.com
The boys are back giving you all the hot takes on the RSL roster that has struggled early in MLS play. Three games in with a win and two losses. We discuss the roster, and where we think the problems are. The players? The coaches? FO? We dive deep on this one. This episode and all episodes are presented by ABC4.com.
Join the boys at Royal Riot as we discuss the disappointing results in Champions Cup, go over the MLS home opener against Seattle and preview the upcoming San Diego matchup. We then welcome on our newest sponsor Waleska, the owner of the wonderful Italian restaurant Scelto. Thank you as always to our presenting sponsor ABC4.com
We’re back for our 2025 season preview! In today's episode, we give our final notes on the international window and break down some roster updates—including the recent injury relief signings of Aria Nagai, Kayla Colbert, and Sydney Jones, strengthening the squad as we head into the season. We share our hopes and dreams for the 2025 season, preview the March 15th home opener against Bay FC, and discuss what we’re expecting from the Royals this year. We (almost) agree on our starting XI that factors in recent injuries, and talk about Royal Riot’s expectations for a playoff berth. Plus, we reflect on the continued growth of the Royals fan base and what we’re most excited about for this season. All that and more as we get ready for what promises to be an exciting year ahead!
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It’s kit reveal day for the NWSL and the Utah Royals!
In this episode, your weekly Royals crew kicks things off with roster updates, NWSL rules and regulations, preseason matches, and international duty highlights—including SheBelieves Cup MVP and title winner Mina Tanaka for Japan. Then, Stockton and Mattey sit down with Tyler Gibbons, VP of Marketing & Game Production, to discuss the 2025 kit reveal, the creative process, new details, and the local ties and fundraising efforts.
The countdown to the 2025 season continues—get ready to cheer on URFC, starting at home on March 15th against Bay FC!
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Join the boys at Royal Riot as Mattey and Jimmy take you through the latest news around RSL including the matchup with C.S Herediano and they preview the upcoming match with San Jose. Thank you to our presenting sponsor ABC4
Join the boys at Royal Riot as we welcome on THE Tyler Gibbons to discuss the 2025 away jersey! We have all the details on how it was made.. plus some spoilers!! This podcast is presented by ABC4.Com
Royal Riot is back to talk all things Utah Royals! Sean, Maggie, Stockton, and Brooke discuss the new signings, share clips from players and Coach Jimmy at media day, and talk about the schedule release campaign winners—plus the real winner of the Super Bowl: Kendrick Lamar. Join us!
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Join the boys at Royal Riot as we look back at the moves this offseason and preview the 2025 season. Mattey and Hayden join Soccer Wise to talk all things RSL. Go give them a follow and check them out! This podcast is presented to you by ABC4 Utah
Royal Riot is back for the 2025 season! We've got a short episode for you today, catching up on the offseason happenings of the Utah Royals. We talk through the good and the bad, and say our goodbyes to the departing players. Come back soon for new player profiles and a full 2025 season preview!
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Join both crews of Royal Riot as the URFC side and the RSL side team up to talk about their 2024 seasons! We discuss what we would like for christmas, and just have a great time on our last episode of the year! As always thank you to ABC4.com for being our presenting sponsor!
We're going behind the scenes in today's offseason episode, interviewing three pivotal members of the Utah Royals media team! Tune in and get to know Kendall Griffith (Social Media Coordinator), Meagan Johnson (Team Photographer), and Lindsay Wyson (Team Videographer). We'll hear about the intricacies of their jobs, play a game of priorities, and give them their well-deserved props for their excellent work during the 2024 season!
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Join the boys at Royal Riot as we discuss the disappointing result in Minnesota that ended the RSL season. We talk a bit about what we need for next year, and how we are feeling overall. Thank you to ABC4.com
Royal Riot is here to wrap up the Utah Royals 2024 season! Joined by women's soccer super-fan Courtney to get her thoughts on the season, we dive into news, notes, recaps and more on today's episode. We give our votes for player and team awards and even talk NWSL playoff predictions.
We appreciate all of our listeners and the great community we have built at Royal Riot. Looking forward to the 2025 season! Take care of yourself and one another <3
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Join the fellas at Royal Riot as we discuss the massive 2-1 win over vancouver, and preview the upcoming playoffs! All our episodes are presented by ABC4.com
Join Royal Riot in honoring the Utah Royals impressive season turnaround that falls just short of a playoff slot following this weekend's results. Despite the season soon coming to a close, the Royals came out blazing and celebrated a first half banger from birthday girl Claudia Zornoza, tying Angel City 1-1 on the road ahead of the international break. We'll wrap up the 2024 season on Friday, November 1st at 7:30pm at home, so let's show the Royals our support and pack the RioT to help defeat the impressive Gotham side. Royal Riot is presented by ABC4Utah.
Join the boys at Royal Riot as we discuss the most dramatic day of the season. Decision day! We talk about what RSL fans need to watch for around the league and of course the return of Damir Kreilach. As always this episode is presented by ABC4.com
Join the Royal Riot crew for another episode talking all things Utah Royals. We recap the 3-0 win at home with Cloé Lacasse bagging a hat trick in the first half, becoming just the second NWSL player in history to do so. The win moves the Royals up to tenth place, with just two weeks left in the regular season. Playoff hopes remain alive... vibes are high! Come on you Royals!
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Join the fellas at Royal Riot as we discuss the much needed road win at SJ, we talk about the playoff push and much more! Friend of the podcast Kyle from RSL Soapbox joins this episode! As always you can find our episodes at ABC4.com
Royals Reign in Rose City! Today we're recapping the historic 2-1 win in Providence Park, the first time in club history, with goals from Hannah Betfort (finally!) and Mina Tanaka (welcome!), defeating a point-hungry Thorns team. We recap the recent league news and playoff implications, congratulate (well, some of us) the Orlando Pride on winning the shield, and preview the second to last home game against Seattle Reign on Sunday.
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Join the boys over at Royal Riot as we discuss the most recent disappointing results for RSL. Thank you once again to our presenting sponsor ABC4.com
Join us for an exciting episode of Royal Riot as we welcome Utah Royals rookie, Zoe Burns! In this episode, we dive into Zoe's budding music career and her upcoming releases. We discuss her rookie season, the experience of playing against former teammates, and her journey with the Canadian national team. Zoe shares her aspirations for returning to the squad and her commitment to improving both on and off the field.
We also recap the thrilling 1-0 win at home, featuring goal-of-the-week winner Ana Tejada, who scored an absolute rocket from outside the box to secure the victory against Racing Louisville. We give a brief preview of the upcoming match against Portland, who seems to be riding the struggle bus.
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Join LD and Hayden at Royal Riot as we discuss the 3-3 draw vs portland, how we clinched the playoffs and of course the upcoming matchups with Austin and Dallas! All of our content can be found at our presenting sponsors website! ABC4.com
Royal Riot recaps the Utah Royals loss on the road at Gotham and preview the match at home against Racing Louisville. They talk some off the field news and congratulate Zoe Burns on releasing her new single 'Falling' and Hannah Betfort on her recent engagement. They honor the momentus 100th appearance for Paige Monaghan, becoming the leagues 100th player to do so! Come on you Royals!
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The boys are back to recap the disappointment once again in houston, and to of course go over the thrilling 3-2 win over FC Dallas. We also preview the upcoming match against Portand. As always our episodes are presented by ABC4.com
Join the Maggieless Royal Riot crew as they learn about each other, celebrate the U20 USWNT quarterfinal win at the FIFA World Cup, and discuss the highs and lows of the Utah Royals match against the Morganless San Diego Wave. Sean sits down with the incomparable Naomi Girma and we hear Coach Jimmy Coenraets' thoughts on the match and his squad. Royal Riot is presented by ABC4Utah!
Join LD and Hayden as we go through the next two big matches against foes from Texas. We preview Houston who has dominated RSL as of late, and preview Dallas as well. We go through the rest of the season and LD makes his predictions for the final standings. As always thank you to our presenting sponsor ABC4.Com
We're talking Utah Royals! Today's episode has the crew discussing the multiple roster changes in the last week, honoring the legend Alex Morgan whose retirement caught us all off guard, highlighting Ally Sentnor at the U-20 World Cup, and recapping the loss to KC Current. We preview the home match against San Diego on Saturday, and look at the other NWSL matchups that may help our playoff chances. Come on you Royals!
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On this episode of Royal Riot the boys discuss the much needed victory over the New England Revolution! Thank you as always to our presenting sponsor ABC4.com
Today's episode has the Royal Riot crew in great spirits! We chat all things Utah Royals as they continue a four-game unbeaten run with a big win in Houston, beating the Dash 3-1. VAR ruled in the Royals favor this game, resulting in the first PK awarded (Zornoza converted) and an attempted crotch-line clearance that ended in a goal (Tejada's first with the team). Captain Monaghan had a beautiful goal in transition to top off a great win on the road. We preview the next away game against star-studded KC Current and hope to keep the momentum going. Come on you Royals!
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Join the boys at Royal Riot as we discuss the major disappointment that was the match against San Jose. We also preview the important upcoming match against New England! You can find all the content from Royal Riot at ABC4.COM
Join the Royal Riot crew as we dive into all things Utah Royals! We sit down with Sporting Director Kelly Cousins to discuss the latest signings and her vision for the club. We recap the 2-1 home victory against Bay FC (completing the series sweep!), explore the historic signing of a new NWSL CBA, and give a quick preview of our upcoming road match against Houston.
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Join the boys at Royal Riot as we take you through the upcoming San Jose match. We dive deep into a preview for this upcoming game. Thank you to ABC4.com
Join the boys at Royal Riot as we bring you up to date on all the wild summer window moves. We talk about all the incoming players, and the depatures of Oviedo and Andres Gomez. Thank you so much for listening and as always this episode is presented by ABC4.com
Today's episode recaps the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup performances where a new Utah Royals team emerged, the gates to goal-scoring-heaven opened, and we top the group with nine goals in just three games! Not all was a Cinderella story, as only four teams out of the five groups moved on, ending the Royals tournament run despire being victors of their group. We celebrate those successes and what we hope to see transpire on the field for the remaining TEN matches of the regular season! Show up and show out for the FIVE remaining home games, plus the exhibition match on Friday, August 16th against Crystal Palace, hosting visitors from across the pond.
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Hannah Betfort joins Royal Riot for an hour of pure entertainment in today’s episode. We get to know Hannah and what makes her tick, from her passion for freshly cooked pretzel bites at the aquarium to convincing herself that Michael Phelps eats 12,000 calories a day. We hear about her journey to Utah (in a blizzard!) and embracing the unexpected change. She shares insights on the team’s progression and upward trajectory heading into the second half of the season. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did—we’re lucky to have someone like Hannah in Utah and as part of the Royal family!
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Join the boys at Royal Riot as we go over the thrilling 2-1 win over Atlas, the wonderful Nelson Palacio goal and go over the summer transfer window. We will then preview the upcoming match against Houston Dynamo. This episode and all our episodes are presented by ABC4.com
Join the boys at Royal Riot as we discuss the disappointing Rocky Mountain Cup result, the MLS All Star game and preview the upcoming Leagues Cup with Favian Renkel Find all of our episodes on ABC4.com
Join the boys over at Royal Riot as we discuss the 3-0 loss on the road to Portland, the Chicho news, and the 1-1 draw at LAFC. We discuss the RMC, find out some great news during the pod and talk transfers! You can find all of our episodes through our presenter ABC4.com
Join the boys at Royal Riot as we discuss all things RSL related. We welcome on recurring guest Brady Ulloa to give us the breakdown on what to expect with season ticket renewals, and for the first time we have a guest stay on the entire podcast to go through the Atlanta review, and the Portland and LAFC review. Thank you as always to our presenting sponsor ABC4.com make sure to check them out.
Royal Riot breaks down the news for all things Utah Royals in today's episode, discussing the latest signing of Japanese star Mina Tanaka, the upcoming tournament 'NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup', and the Ally Sentnor show on the road against Seattle, helping bring home another point as we bid adieu to our Olympians heading to Paris for international duty. We finally do our (informal) midseason awards, ranking our MVPs, unsung heroes, and favorite moments from the first half of the season.
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Join Mattey and Hayden at Royal Riot as we take you through the thrilling 3-2 victory over Western Conference foes, Houston Dynamo. We also will discuss this years MLS All Stars and should have been All Stars. We preview the Atlanta match as well. As always this episode is presented by ABC4.com
Royal Riot talks about the breaking news of the Utah Royals 'reorganization' and firing of head coach Amy Rodriguez. We thank Amy for her dedication to the Royals, the state of Utah, and her support of our podcast. As always, we express our support for the players and hope for a positive second half of the season. Come on You Royals ❤️
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The boys at Royal Riot hop on to discuss the disappointing result against LA Galaxy where they saw their 15 unbeaten streak come to an end. They talk about the breakout player of the year, then bring on RSL midfielder Emeka Eneli. Eneli talks about choosing Cornell, talks about growing as a player and who he considers RSL's biggest rival. This episode as always is presented by ABC4.com
Royal Riot is joined by Utah Royals defender Madison Pogarch, aka Po, on today's episode! We learn about her love for sports and what it was like growing up in a small town, talk about her transition from college to the pros and what eventually brought her to Utah.
Po shares her experience of discovering her authentic self and feeling safe with the places and people around her, like her partner Christen that helped her celebrate all kinds of love. Po and Christen are hosting a trivia night tomorrow called Love Forward, a Pride fundraiser. They are accepting donations at the door and collecting via GoFundMe if you're unable to attend. Donate here.
June 26th, 2024 • 7:30 PM • Han's Kombucha (HK Brewing) in SLC, UT
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Join the boys as we talk about the 0-0 draw at Montreal, and the thrilling 4-3 win over Sporting Kansas City. We go deep into detail about the games and of course preview the sure to be thrilling match ahead when RSL takes on LA Galaxy. You can find all of our episodes by our presenting sponsor ABC4.com
Today's episode celebrates the Utah Royals first away win against fellow expansion team, Bay FC. The Royals won in dramatic fashion with an 89th minute header from Kate Del Fava, followed by a full team celebration on the sidelines and embracing head coach Amy Rodriguez. We talk through the performance, our favorite moments from the game, and wish Royal Riot OG Stockton a very Happy Birthday!
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Join the boys over at RSL as we talk all things happening in the world of Real Salt Lake. We discuss the BYE week and the results in MLS. We talk a couple potential summer signings, and of course preview the upcoming matches in Montreal and Sporting Kansas City. You can find all of our episodes and more from our presenting sponsor, ABC4.com
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Royal Riot covers the Utah Royals loss to the Washington Spirit at home, celebrates Pride with Phil Dunphy, and previews the expansion team battle coming up on Sunday at Bay FC. The crew highlights some NWSL history, celebrates the little wins, and praises the ground Mandy Haught walks on. Royal Riot is presented by ABC4Utah - click to support the podcast and coverage of Utah Royals and Real Salt Lake!
Join the boy at Royal Riot, presented by ABC4Utah. We talk all things RSL win over Austin FC and of course break down Summer transfer window expectations. Then Dana Greene from ABC4 comes on to talk all about the partnership and who he is for the network.
Royalty joins us on today's episode! Captain Paige Monaghan and returning guest Kate Del Fava give us a look into their fast friendship after years of slide tackling each other on opposing teams. They crush the BFF quiz, tell us who is the Rachel and Monica in the relationship, and express their gratitude for the incredible fan base that keeps them motivated even when results aren't going their way.
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Join the boys at Royal Riot as LD, Mattey Hayden and new Royal Riot member Carson Lantz joins us on the episode! We discuss the never say die mentality we see from the 3 goal comeback in Dallas, the gutsy draw in Seattle and preview the upcoming match against 5th in the standings, Austin FC.
Join the boys over at Royal Riot as LD, Mattey and Hayden take you through the most thrilling Rocky Mountain Cup yet. We review the dreadful lows, and of course the wonderful highs. We also preview the upcoming matches against FC Dallas and the Seattle Sounders.
The conversation is not low flow with Lo Flo and Roque on the podcast today. Join Utah Royals rookies and roommates Lauren Flynn and Cristina Roque for a fun conversation where we test their friendship knowledge (spoiler: they passed with flying colors), memories from FSU and what they're enjoying in Utah so far. We very briefly discuss the rough zero point road trip and preview the huge game against the Kansas City Current on Saturday. Game is at HOME, let's support the Royals with a massive crowd. Come on you Royals!
We've got a full house for the 100th episode celebration! Take a trip down memory lane with the almost entire squad for the first hour. Hear from some callers who have been along for the ride, and join in on the laughs and favorite memories that somehow all revolve around rice.
We did talk some soccer and recent results plus the boys interview RSL assistant coach Nate Miller on the second half of the show.
And THANK YOU for listening! Big things coming soon, all thanks to you!
Join the boys at Royal Riot as Hayden, LD, Jimbo and Mattey take you deep into detail on the 1-0 SKC win, then we briefly talk the disappointing loss in the US Open Cup to New Mexico United. We go over our Mount Rushmore of hair as well. Then Eli comes on to preview LA Galaxy on the weekend!
This episode recaps the Utah Royals narrow defeat to Angel City last weekend, the positive progressions we're seeing as the team battles through their first season as an expansion side, and the heavy game week ahead. Sitting at the bottom of the table, the Royals look to rack up some much-needed points in the two road games they'll face in just five days. They look to defeat the San Diego Wave on Wednesday and bring the momentum to the Chicago Red Stars on Sunday. COME ON YOU ROYALS!
Join the boys at Royal Riot as we discuss the stunning 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union. We ended the last unbeaten streak in MLS. We had MLS personality Kevin_Cho on for a guest appearance as we get ready to match up against FUKC in what is certain to be another thrilling rivarly match.
Join the URFC Royal Riot crew as we recap the Royals first tie and clean sheet in their 0-0 draw at home against the Houston Dash. We talk about Amandine Henry's debut and Mandy Haught's shot to the throat, hopeful news for returning players from injury and of course highlighting the Amy Rodriguez red card in the dying minutes of stoppage time. We preview the upcoming game against Angel City on Friday before a three game road trip and tough opponents ahead. #COYR #URFC
Join the boys at Royal Riot as Mattey and Jimmy take you through the thrilling 4-0 win over Chicago Fire, then preview the upcoming matchup against top eastern competition Philedalphia Union. Thank you for listening as always!
The Utah Royals were plagued with injuries and a tough road opponent, suffering their biggest loss of the season to Racing Louisville on Saturday. The Royal Riot crew talks about the emotions of a big loss but focus on the coach and team's mentality of "win or learn" and what we can take away from this game.
We highlight the surprising THREE new player signings that were announced last week that could make an immediate impact pending Visa and arrival dates. We welcome Macey Fraser, the young player from New Zealand, Amandine Henry, the legendary French veteran with a transfer from Angel City, and talented Spanish defender, Ana Tejada, joining from Europe.
We play at HOME ON SATURDAY! Let's see what was learned and show your loyalty by packing the house to cheer on the Utah Royals vs. Houston Dash at 5:30 PM.
Join Jimmy, Mattey and Hayden on this weeks episode of Royal Riot! We discuss the disappointing 0-0 draw to the reigning MLS champions, Columbus Crew. Then we discuss new roster rules, US Open Cup drawing and we have an interview! We welcome on Luke and Ray from the #1 followed Utah Hockey podcast "Salty Ice Insiders" formerly known as 'Coyote Corner'
This episode of Royal Riot recaps a little Marta magic and a lot of Utah Royals turnovers. Sean, Stockton, Brooke, and Maggie give their thoughts on the game and recap the loss at home. They talk about the quickly approaching transfer window deadline and what they hope to see this weekend against Racing Louisville on the road.
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Welcome to another episode of Royal Riot where we talk all about the 3-1 RSL win over St Louis. We go deep into the famed "Nipple Gate" and preview the upcoming MNUFC match this weekend. We then interview rising star 17 year old Fidel Barajas. Fidel has 2 assists on the year and we take about 20 minutes talking to him.
Today's episode features the URFC Royal Riot crew as they recap week three of NWSL play. The Utah Royals traveled to Washington DC and fell to the Spirit in a lengthy and dramatic 2-1 loss. Take a journey with us as we talk about the massive VAR delays and huge impact on the game, Sentnor bagging her second goal of the season, and Haught facing her third PK in just two games.
NWSL play takes a break for the international window, and the Royals return home on April 12th to face the Orlando Pride at 7:30 pm.
Join Mattey and Jimmy as they talk all about the 2-1 victory over Vancouver and preview the upcoming match with St Louis City.
The Utah Royals are SO BACK! The Royal Riot crew recaps the incredible win over the North Carolina Courage and celebrate the two phenomenal goals from our friends of the pod, Kate Del Fava and Ally Sentnor. Defender Kaleigh Riehl* joins us to talk about her transition to Utah and veteran experience across three expansion sides. She speaks to her incredible back line, including GK Mandy Haught, and how they battled for the win last Friday.
We preview the first away game against the Washington Spirit streaming for free on NWSL+ Sunday, March 31st at 11:00am MT and hope the Royals can pull off a win on the road!
*Riehl's interview starts at the 41st minute
Join the boys at Royal Riot as we give former RSL captian Damir Kreilach the much deserved tribute episode. We go over his career and what we enjoyed the most from his career before we take on Vancouver and Damir for the first time since he made the move.
Dive into the Utah Royals home opener with the Royal Riot squad after LD joins to talk CABX, the new sponsor for our podcast, and shares positive updates from the 305.
They recap the gameday experience and hear from a few of the 20,370 fans (and fathers) in the stadium. The Royals fall to the Chicago Red Stars but nothing could dampen the incredible atmosphere and energy around the Return of Royalty.
A bit of a surprising (if you can call it that) lineup that held impressive possession but lacked the finishing touch against brick-wall Alyssa Naeher who was able to keep a clean sheet. We saw many player debuts with Sentnor shining and showing why she was the #1 pick.
They preview the Friday matchup against the North Carolina Courage who tops the table after an impressive 5-1 thrashing over the Houston Dash and eagerly anticipate being back at home.
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Join the boys as we discuss the disappointing 2-1 loss vs Rocky Mountain Cup rivals Colorado Rapids. We go over the match, talk a bit about the upcoming MLS roster changes and what that means for Real Salt Lake.
Royalty is actually returning! Let's fill the stadium this and every weekend!
Get your Utah Royals season opener preview in this episode. Sean, Stockton, Brooke, and Maggie go through highlights (internet sleuthing) from preseason and take a look at the Chicago Red Stars rebuild ahead of Saturday's kickoff. They make their final episode of assumption-based tactics, lineups, and more - and look forward to seeing the many working pieces come together on the field this weekend.
Join the boys at Royal Riot as we talk all things RSL once again. We recap the thrilling snow match against LAFC, and at the 45 minute mark we bring on RSL staff members Delmy Barillias and Kiki Solanos! We talk about their careers, and have a fun lengthy discussion.
Join the boys as we are here for another episode covering all thing Real Salt Lake. RSL suffered a 2-0 loss in the season opener against title favorites Miami and Messi. Then on a short week they traveled to St Louis and fought for a 1-1 draw. We recap these matches, and preview the upcoming against LAFC.
It's NWSL Kit Drop Day! VP of Marketing & Game Production, Tyler Gibbons, joins the Royal Riot crew to talk through Utah Royals branding, the lengthy process of kit making, and what it means to be One Utah.
Kate Del Fava joins us on this episode for a trip down memory lane... she recaps her Wisconsin childhood, her phenomenal college career at Illinois State, and talks candidly about coming back to the Utah Royals after being drafted here initially in 2020. Sean, Stockton, and Brooke test her Utah knowledge with a trivia game and embarass Kate with the resurfacing of her old home video 'Kate's Animal Hospital'.
Kate's interview starts at 16:50, but true fans will listen the whole way through and let us know if they've ever asked a dumber question than our very own, Sir Sean Moran.
Join the boys as we are here once again to talk all things RSL. We start off with some US Open Cup discourse, then talk about the St Louis City match on saturday, and then talk about the match against Messi and Miami. We bring on Daniel Solana from 'This Is Futbol' podcast to give us the rundown!
Join the boys at Royal Riot as we discuss everything RSL. We discuss the latest transfer rumors, ideas and all the offseason juicy details. Then we go into an exlusive interview with the creator of the Kit Tyler Gibbons! He tells us all about why the kit looks the way it does.
Welcome back to Royal Riot! We're covering all things Utah Royals today with special guest and friend of the pod, Carla Swensen-Haslam. Carla graced the crew with on-field insight into key Royals players, perspectives from the broadcast booth, and recapped her summer with Refugee Soccer. We honor National Girls and Women in Sports Day, give away too much personal information, and continue the countdown to the Royals home opener!
- Learn more about Refugee Soccer at refugeesoccer.org, and shebelongs.org.
- National Girls and Women in Sports Day and Recreation Clinic at Westminster University https://westminsteru.edu/about/community-engagement/camps/national-girls-and-women-in-sports-day-and-recreation-clinic/index.html
The Royal Riot crew is joined by the #1 draft pick Ally Sentnor on today's episode! She breaks down the chaos and fun of draft night, fangirling over the Utah mountains and crafting her perfect drive-thru soda order.
Meanwhile, Sean geeks out over his media day experience, Maggie severely overestimates the stadium capacity, Stockton is sticker-shocked by the NWSL soccer ball price and Brooke remains happily employed.
Thanks for listening and be sure to stay tuned in as the countdown to the 2024 NWSL season begins!
#LoyaltotheRoyal
Join Mattey and Hayden at Royal Riot as we interview our first Real Salt Lake coach! GK coach Mirza Harambasic joins the episode to discuss what it takes to be a professional goalkeeper, and what RSL fans shoud look out for coming into the 2024 MLS season.
Today's episode features all things Utah Royals! Catch up with Maggie, Sean, Stockton, and Brooke as they recap the 2024 NWSL Draft selections, compare their mock starting elevens, and wonder if they're seeing ghosts.
The Royals had the #1 overall pick, going with a dynamic attacking player, Ally Sentnor (M/F) from the University of North Carolina. Sentnor also plays for the U-20 National Team and is a budding star. Alongside Sentnor in the first round, the #4 overall pick keeps Sandy's homegrown talent Brecken Mozingo (M/F) in Utah after her historic career at BYU.
Additional picks: Round 2 - #16 Lauren Flynn - Defender - FSU Round 2 - #20 Olivia Smith-Griffitts - Defender - BYU Round 2 - #26 Emma Jaskaniec - M/F - Wisconsin Round 3 - #29 Zoe Burns - D/M - USC Round 3 - #33 Cristina Roque - Goalkeeper - FSU
Thanks for listening - see you next time! #LoyaltotheRoyal
Join the crew at Royal Riot as Brooke, Hayden, Maggie and new host Mattey talk all about Real Salt Lake and the Utah Royals. We talk about the MLS rule changes, the US Open Cup dibacle and of course the schedule announcement. About minute 55 we switch to talking about all things Utah Royals! Maggie and Brooke give us the rundown on all the new players, the expansion draft(yuck) and so much more. We have DAWGS.
Welcome back to Royal Riot! Sean, Brooke, Stockton, and Maggie talk about this week's expansion draft and the chaotic nature of the NWSL. They are joined by the first player signed in Royals 2.0 history, midfielder and local legend, Mikayla Cluff! They chat about her background and what she's most excited about in the 2024 season. Buckle up Royal's fans... it's going to be an exciting week!
Welcome back to Royal Riot! On today's episode, Maggie, Brooke, Sean and Stockton go through the Royal's first player signings, from traded players to free agents and everything in between. They go over key dates for the Expansion Draft, the 2024 NWSL Draft, and what fans should expect as the roster continues to take shape.
Small technical difficulties mean we lost Stockton midway through and a great conversation about the latest free agency signing, Imani Dorsey.
Names to know - Mikayla Cluff Kaleigh Riehl Emily Gray Frankie Tagliaferri Michele Vasconcelos Imani Dorsey
Important dates - December 15, 2023 - NWSL Expansion Draft January 12, 2024 - 2024 NWSL Draft (Utah Royals have first overall pick)
Welcome back to another episode of Royal Riot. To begin this episode, beloved host LD gives a beautiful thank you to RSL nation. We then welcome on Houston Dynamo podcaster and Comedian "Finnister" we go over all of the RSL Houston drama from game 2 where RSL emerged with the W on penalties. Then of course we preview what needs to happen for both clubs to get out of saturday and move on.
Join us on another episode of Royal Riot as we discuss all things Real Salt Lake and Utah Royals! One of our hosts, Eldy(LD) and his wife, Amy found out that Amy has stage two breast cancer. Amy will be starting chemotherapy soon, and we as the RSL and Royals family need to rally around to help their family. We have merchandise that can be purchased at royalriotpodstore.com with 100% going to their family, and we also have a gofundme with 100% going to their family as well. LD is a beloved host and we are praying for Amy to have a quick and full recovery. We love their family!
In this episode we talk about NWSL, the Royals news and then at the 55:00 we bring on Cisco Terreros who is a FIFA agent! He talks to us about his bright young superstars all over the world, including Linda Caicedo who is the #9 player in the world! He talks to us about NWSL as a whole, and more specifically the Royals and his keys to success. He then jumps into RSL talk and talks what we as RSL fans should expect from the orginization.
Join us as we discuss the Colorado game (last game of the regular season!), the upcoming playoff format and series prediction for each playoff matchup, our own version of general manager choosing who to keep and who will go, and the upcoming games against Houston! We are so grateful for all the love and support from our listeners, we are excited to about the playoffs and we hope we will make a deep run in the western conference. Don't forget to leave a review and let us know how you like the podcast!
With a draw against LA Galaxy, we have cemented our spot in this year's playoffs, something rarely seen as an RSL fan! This episode will break down the draw again LA Galaxy, we will discuss the recently released salary list, the debut of the two youngsters for RSL, and the upcoming final regular season game of 2023 against the Crapids! Tune in next week for the final regular season and the pre-playoffs episode!!
Join the boys as we discuss the disappointing 3-2 loss to rivals Sporting Kansas City! We go deep dive into this game as we cover the early red card, the Luna substitute and of course the Vera BANGER. Thank you for your support!
Join the boys as we discuss the crazy 1-0 win in LAFC! We discuss what lead to that win, and of course we talk about the upcoming playoffs as RSL had officially clinched a spot in the 2023 post season
Join the boys over at Royal Riot as we discuss all things RSL. We go over the 2-1 home victory of the Whitecaps of Vancouver. We discuss Justen Glad hitting his season goal of 5 goals. We discuss the sweet left foot of Bryan Vera, the Savarino drama and the Musovski holdout coming to an end.
This episode we are featuring the second edition of our "Loyal Listener" segment with a special fan!! RSL's recent form has left us in a funk of despair but we tried to not be super negative, however with missing LD it was pretty difficult haha! We review the San Jose and FC Dallas losses and talk about who is giving us the most grief at the moment. We are very grateful to everyone who comments on our socials and we do have a segment where we will read those comments and give our quick thoughts! A great interview with our "Loyal Listener" and a great convo from the boys (minus LD) and our thoughts on the upcoming Vancouver game! We hope you enjoy!
Join us on another episode as Eli, LD, and Hayden take you through all things RSL, we cover the Danny Musovski hold out, the San Jose preview and dive deep into our season expectations! Carson Lantz then joins us at the end of the episode for our new segment where we have our loyal listeners join us to share their thoughts!
We are back after a little break! But now RSL is on a break. In this episode we will discuss RSL's so called rivalry against the dumpster fire of a club CO Rapids and other rivalries in the league. We review the Colorado and Houston games, with the biggest highlight being meeting LD in person at the Colorado game! Maybe you guys saw him there? We discuss some topics brought to us through our twitter followers and more! Thanks again for listening and we can't wait to bring you another episode next week!
Join us for another episode of Royal Riot where LD, Hayden and Stockton discuss the heartbreak that was in Houston. We discuss the disappointing 3-1 loss, where RSL saw their hopes of hosting the US Open Cup Final fade away. We discuss missing on Messi, and of course we go over player performances and how important Pablo Ruiz is to this team. Thank you as always for listening to the episode, if you like us please leave a review! If not.... well just keep it moving.
Join the boys at Royal Riot as we talk all about the upcoming matches on Sunday against LA Galaxy, and more importantly the matchup against Houston Dynamo. We talk about the importance of this US Open Cup semi final and the potential to play Miami and Lionel Messi in the final.
Join us for another episode of Royal Riot! We discuss the 3-1 win over Leon, the 0-4 loss vs LAFC, and our expectations for the rest of the season. We also talk about the midfield depth following Pablo Ruiz injury, and how to fix struggling CB issues. Rest In Peace John Genna, our deepest condolances to the Genna family and the RSL staff.
Stockton is back!!! We have so much to cover with the dominating win over Seattle, the humbling defeat against Monterrey, and our fate held by the hands of Monterrey this weekend! It was great to catch up with Stockton and go over some recent personal achievements by all the boys. Hayden is gone. He is a dad or something. And LD lives in Miami so we will get to hear about that again! Tune into the Seattle v. Monterrey game this Sunday at 7:00pm MT and cheer for Seattles demise again!!
Royal Riot fans... and other RSL podcast fans... we have a very special collaboration episode featuring El Show RSL, the RSL Show, Off the Crossbar, RSL Season Pass, The RSL Bros, Random Fan Podcast, and yours truly, the Royal Riot. We discuss the overall thoughts and feelings for the RSL season to date, we have some juicy hot takes, and we answer some questions from our Twitter followers!! This was a very fun episode to record, and we really hope you enjoy. Thank you as always!
Join us as we go over the incredible 4-0 win over Orlando featuring Chicho's debut and first goal for Real Salt Lake!! Leagues cups is discussed, more Messi (sorry not sorry), and the SCK game on the road. We interview the fun and delightful Nicole AKA MLS Snob on Twitter for the upcoming NYRB games at home! Due to our program we use to record episodes, there were some more technical issues but we were able to bypass most of them this time. So please go easy on us as we are working this out. Thank you for tuning and we will catch you next time!
Welcome to the Royal Riot, the podcast dedicated to all things Utah Royals. In this episode, we discuss what we've been doing since we last met. We talk about Real Salt Lake, if you can believe it. We talk World Cup. We also welcome special guest Meg Van Dyk, Senior Comunications Manager for the Real Salt Lake family of teams. Meg spills some royal tea on us with a special announcement! Join us as we talk exciting developments and all things Utah Royals on this edition of the Royal Riot.
ROYAL RIOT FOLLOWERS... We are SO close to the first game with Chicho in the claret and cobalt!! This episode covers the Orlando matchday preview, SKC matchday preview, Leagues Cup predictions/bracket, and our very own game of START - BENCH - CUT! We hope this episode gets you as excited for Saturday and the upcoming games for RSL as it did for us!!
Royal Riot listeners, we had some unfortunate techincal problems with the audio while recording and the whole second half of the epidose was corrupted. We are deeply saddened as we had some great contect to finish off the episode for you, but we still have an hour of great content!! We will talk about the upcoming Leagues Cup and how we approach that with respect to the US Open Cup as well as the newest signing for RSL... Nelson Palacio!! We look forward to releasing another full episode next week for you guys, thank you!!
Welcome to “Off the crossba-“… uhh we mean “Royal Riot”! Kyle from the “Off The Crossbar” RSL podcast joins us to discuss the amazing road performances against DC United and STL that has vaulted us up into the standings just a few points out of first place! We discuss in depth analysis of each match and individual performances that stuck out to us, the inevitable emergence of Moon Boy, the 68-yard masterclass finish by Pablo Ruiz, the Return of King Kreilach, the upcoming match against MNUFC, and so much more!
Join the Royal Riot crew as we speak to MLS and USMNT insider from the Athletic, Tom Bogert! We also recap the transfer window up to this point and talk all about the match vs NYCFC and preview the next two matches against DC United and St Louis. We then welcome back on the podcast Diego Luna! The young rising star returns home from Argentina where he helped lead the USA U20 team on a run to the quaterfinals.
We are so fortunate and blessed to have our lord and Savior Hayden back on today for the first time in quite a long stretch. He was able to get his baby to sleep for longer then 20 minutes today and decided to give us his takes on the current events in the soccer world. We will dicuss it all.... from MESSI MESSI MESSI MESSI MESSI MESSI to CHICHO CHICHO CHICHO CHICHO CHICHO and the downfall off the LA Galaxy and their open cup run... Things are looking up in the RSL world, and we're here for it. Please enjoy.
Still missing Hayden... Eldy, Eli, and Stockton welcome special guest Sean from our very Royal Riot crew (Royals host) to dicuss the loss against LA Galaxy at home, the tie on the road against Minnesota, the upcoming game against Austin, and the return of LA Galaxy to the Riot for the US Open Cup game! Our Pride collection is now available on our podcast store so we highly encourage you to check that out as all proceeds for the month of June will go towards Encircle!
We have a special episode today with a guest star/co-host for the first time!! Hayden unfortunately could not be there with us as he is tending to his wife and new born baby girl, CONGRATS TO HAYDEN! We will go over BOTH losses for the Rapids at their home, Diego Luna absolutely popping off in the U20 World Cup, and both matchday previews against Minnesota away and La Galaxy at home!! Also a special announcement for the upcoming month!
Welcome back to Royal Riot! Eli, Hayden, and Stockton joined this episode and boy did we have a lot to talk about. We went over the LAFC 0-3 loss, the Portland 0-0 draw, and previewed the two Colorado matches coming up. We spent a lot of time talking about the decisions at the 9 position and the front office. Thank you so much for listening!
Lots of things to go over AND we have Stockton joining us this week! Eldy, Eli, and Stockton review the 0 - 0 draw against Houston, the epic battle in Portland for the US Open Cup, and the upcoming games against Portland (again) and LAFC! We brought on Erik from Voices of the Black and Gold LAFC podcast to dicuss the match this weekend! ***WARNING: LUNA RANT INCOMING
Join Eldy and Eli as we bring on our newest member of the Royal Riot crew Jimmy!! He explains his role as part of our team and experiences so far! We review the draw against Seattle at home and what we are looking for against Houston and Portland (US Open Cup)! Afterwards Eldy and Eli got the chance to interview Theron Enns, the Director of Athlete Health and Performance for RSL!
Welcome to Royal Riot, the podcast dedicated to all things Utah Royals! In today's episode, Maggie, Brooke, Sean and Stockton talk all things NWSL and bring you an in-depth conversation with Carla Swensen-Haslam. Carla is a beloved TV broadcaster and sports analyst, attorney, former player, and mom. She brings valuable insight from her experiences on and off the field and shares her perspective on the status of the league.
Join the boys on Royal Riot as we discuss the San Jose 3-1 win, we go over the US Open Cup win in Las Vegas, go over our thoughts on the transfer window and talk about Seattle. We then welcome on special guest Former RSL Director of PR Matt Gaschk!
Welcome to Royal Riot, the podcast dedicated to all things Utah Royals. In this episode, we'll be discussing the team's exciting new hire, Amy Rodriguez. A veteran in the sport, Rodriguez has had an impressive career, playing for various teams, including the Utah Royals, and winning several championships. We'll be getting an inside look into her journey and what she hopes to bring to the Utah Royals. Join us as we sit down with Amy and dive into all things Utah Royals on this edition of Royal Riot.
Thank you for joining Royal Riot once again! Join us as we discuss the result against FC Dallas, LD, Eli, and Hayden take you all through that game and our thoughts. Then we welcome on Ivan Ornelas from Tectonic Takes to discuss everything previewing the upcoming San Jose match.
Join the fellas at Royal Riot as LD, Eli, and Hayden bring you all the news on Real Salt Lake. We talk all things RSL vs Charlotte and go over our thoughts on Rubio Rubin, and the current state of the team. We preview the upcoming FC Dallas match. We then have a very special segment as we introduce you to the Royals hosts, Maggie, Sean, Brooke, and Stockton. They talk about their excitment for the Royals coming back, possible GM and HC and predictions, and the build up to the 2024 season.
On this weeks episode of Royal Riot join the boys as we talk about the disappointing 0-4 loss to the Columbus Crew, we go over our overall thoughts and what we think needs to happen with change. We go over the importance of the Charlotte game, and at around 58:00 we welcome young RSL midfielder Diego Luna to the podcast! Diego is part of the USMNT U20 team, and a key part of the RSL team. He is the first player to appear on Royal Riot.
Join Royal Riot as we discuss everything Real Salt Lake! We talk about the dissapointing 0-4 restult against St Louis City, we give our thoughts on where our confidence levels are in Pablo. Lastly we bring on brand new RSL Media Relations Coordinator, Delmy Bariillas! She talks to us about working with the Latin players, and how she wants to help RSL reach new heights within the community and help our players be more acccessible.
One of our funnest episodes yet! We talk to Justin Horneker from Soccer Talk Lads Podcast all about the upcoming match vs St Louis City! We also read the thoughts of River City Ramble on their season so far, and the upcoming match. We give our predictions, then at about the hour mark we bring in Trey Fitzgerald, VP of Communications at RSL! This was a great interview where we talked about the Utah Royals, the injury list, season long expectations, and ownership! Also, the title of this episode is a joke, no one believes SLC is the soccer capitol of the country.
Join the boys at Royal Riot(without LD sadly today) as we discuss everything about the new Royals announcement, and of course talk about the 1-2 loss to Austin FC. We talk to RSL Business Intelligence Manager Brady Ulloa! We discuss everything from how he looks at ticket prices, where RSL should raise, lower, or keep the same. Brady "is a big reason RSL sold out 17 games last season".
A man down, but not out. The Royal Riot crew (minus our beloved Hayden) shares their thoughts about last week's defeat in Seattle, goes over some BIG announcements, and talks about the keys to success against the Austin FC this Saturday!
Join the Royal Riot crew as we discuss the thrilling 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps, we talk all thinks RSL v Seattle this upcoming weekend and for our weekly interview presented by The Soccer Post we have Brett Darcy join us from Real Salt Lake supporters group The Riot Brigade.
Come join the boys as we discuss all thinks RSL! We talk about recent player aquisitions, we talk our new sponsor Soccer Post! Introduce you all to Eli, and at about the hour mark we welcome on Tyler Gibbons from Real Salt Lake to talk to us all about the new Beehive Kit.
Join the crew at Royal Riot as we discuss everything Real Salt Lake related! We go over the new transfer rumors, some of the existing players, and of course the new Apple TV deal! We giveaway a one year subscription to AppleTV to one lucky winner!
Join another episode of Royal Riot as Hayden Eldy and Stockton spend the first 22 minutes or so talking about all the latest RSL news. We talk about Carlos Andres Gomez and his signing, the contract extensions and more! Then join us for a special guest as we welcome in long time commentator for Real Salt Lake David "DJ" James! He talks to us about how his career started, how he ended up in the world of soccer, what he thinks about this Apple TV deal, and so much more. Thank you all for listening, and if you would like to support this podcast please leave us a review, and visit royalriotpodstore.com
Join Eldy and Hayden as we discuss the Real Salt Lake offseason so far. We go over Damir Kreilachs injury and whether we think he will be able to return soon. We also go over the new draft picks and our thoughts. We dive deep into the Herrera, Wood and Cordova depatures. And finally we finish with some talk about new player rumors and what we expect from this front office! Thank you for your support, and if you would like to support us in more ways you can visit royalriotpodstore.com
Come join the Royal Riot crew as we discuss all of the RSL offseason moves so far, the coaching rumors, and we preview a bit of the world cup. We play a fun game where Eldy gives Stockton and Hayden a list of names from every country in the World Cup and we try to pronounce their names correctly. At the 46:00 Kevin joins us from KEVINCHO_TV and we talk all about his rise in the social media world, how he views MLS and how he would like to grow. Thank you all for listening! Here are the links for Kevin's youtube below.
https://www.youtube.com/@KEVINCHO_TV/featured
Twitter: KEVINCHO_TV
Join the Royal Riot crew for another episode! We cover the loss in the playoffs to AustinFC, we go over all of the offseason wants, and a special tribute to the listeners at the end. Thank you all for listening.
Join Eldy, Hayden, and Stockton as we recap the thrilling 3-1 Portland victory. We go deep into detail on this game, discuss the other playoff matches and we make our predictions. Then join us as we have two guests from Moontown Soccer - An Austin FC Podcast. They took us through Austins season, and their short history as a club. Join us we preview the playoff matchup!
Join Eldy, Hayden, and Stockton as we go over all the details of the intense LA Galaxy match. We dive deep into this, Eldy takes a dive into VAR and of course, playoff talk. We talk all about everything we need to know for Portland Timbers!
Join Hayden, Stockton and Mattey as we discuss the players contracts ending, all the playoff scenarios, and a LA galaxy preview!
Join the Royal Riot crew once again as Eldy, Hayden, and Stockton recap the Cincy match, we discuss some Damir Kreilach contract situations and our thoughts, then we have Eduardo Vita Vela as he comes on to discuss how we can be better with Environmental Sustainability.
Join us on this weeks episode of Royal Riot! Eldy, Hayden, and Stockton welcome Mattey Casey! Boy does he have stories for us. He tells us about the origin of Dunny Bingo, the famous duck, and when a certain RSL player fought security for him. Super fun episode, thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, go ahead and write us a review. Thank you!
Don Garber is coming to Sandy, Utah. Find out one of the reasons that he is coming. Hayden and Ross take you through the LAFC recap and the important DC United match with Ochoa reunion.
Join Eldy and two very special friends of the Podcast Ross Clark and Spencer Smith! They go over both the Dallas and Minnesota United matches and take you into the details for everything you need to know to prepare you for LAFC.
On this episode we talk all about the David Ochoa drama(hopefully for the last time) we talk about whether there is bias in the journalist world for RSL and we have a spicy wings challenge courtesy of Spencer Smith on twitter. Our apologies in advance for the audio difficulties, and for the quality of this episode. The spice really took a toll on us. Hope you all enjoy!
Join the boys as we go over the Sounders match, go deep into cordova and his potential. We talk if this is the turnaround as well. At about the 1:15 mark join us at Johnny Keeley talks his job, what he does currently, and what he has done with Premier League USA and Liverpool!
Join Eldy and Hayden on this weeks edition of Royal Riot! We take you deep into the LAFC match over the weekend, discuss the current roster, Pablo Mastroeni, Elliot Fall, and so much more. The last half hour of the episode we are joined by Host of Sounders Weekly and Sounders Pre + Post game shows, Jackson Felts. He takes us through this weeks matchup, Seattles up and down season, and Albert Rusnak from a Seattle point of view.
Join Royal Riot as Eldy, Hayden and RSL Sundays host Alex Mower discuss the ins and outs of this transfer window. We give our grades, our takes, and discuss the upcoming LAFC match as well. Thank you for listening!
Welcome back to another episode of Royal Riot! On this episode we go over the 0-1 loss to FC Dallas, go over all the latest transfer news and the current thoughts on the front office and head coach Pablo Maestroni. After that we have Ivan Ornelas on to help preview SanJose! Listen for a ticket giveaway vs LAFC on 08/06! Thank you for listening!
In this weeks episode we first cover the 3-0 KC win! We go over our preffered lineups, and our thoughts on that match. We discuss our top 5 RSL players, then move to an interview. Listen for special ticket giveaways for 7/23 against Dallas! We then interview Tyler Gibbons who gives us some stadium updates, and so much more! Thank you for listening!
Join another RoyalRiot episode as Eldy, Hayden, and Stockton take a deep dive into everything RSL! We first go into the Rocky Mountain cup draw, then take us to the state of peaches for the Atlanta game. We discuss the Everton Luiz and Joni Menendez transfers after. We then go through our twitter questions that include a small discussion about the Norman invasion in 1066, the future Utah Royals, and the David Ochoa drama. Thank you all for listening and please leave a review above if you feel so inclined!
Join Eldy, Hayden, and Stockton as we talk about the Minnesota 2-3 loss and go deep into what we think our starting XI should look like. We also go over the Colorado preview and give our predictions! Thank you for listening!
Come join us for the latest episode of RoyalRiot! We talk about Diego Luna, Royals FC coming back to Utah? Minnesota preview and inteview with David!
Join Eldy and Hayden as we discuss the SanJose 2-0 win and our power rankings! At the 20:00 mark we bring in Blake from MlsGoneWild! Join us as Blake takes us on a deep dive of everything you need to know about The Crew, as we prepare for the June 25th Matchup.
On this episode Eldy and Hayden go over the new AppleTV deal, Usa vs El Salvador, Mid season awards, and Ivan Ornelas of Tectonic Takes joins us to give us the rundown on everything SanJose!
13:26 AppleTV deal
23:05 Mid season awards
1HR 28Min Interview with Ivan
Join the boys as we discuss the vancouver match, and we go over our WORST XI of all time! Then for our very special guest please join us as Theron Enns goes into so much detail about his time in the league and with RSL. We discuss the craziest flops he has ever seen, Pablo mentality, and so much more.
This week we discuss the 3-0 win over Houston, talk potential lineups, and transfers then dive into Vancouver!
41:42 Trey Joins Eldy Hayden and Stockton as we discuss stadium upgrades, the new owners, Utah Royals FC, and so much more. Come join us on another edition of The Royal Riot Pod!
Stockton and Hayden are joined by Eldy, who is now a member of the podcast! They review the win in Canada and preview Savarino's return to the pitch in an RSL uniform against Houston!
Come join us on this weeks episode of RoyalRiot! Stockton is out this week and we had Alex and Eldy fill in for him. They gave us hot takes, and really helped dive deep into the AustinFC game. Come take a dive with us as we talk all things Ochoa, Schmitt, and Cordova. Plus so many more takes. Thank you for joining us!
Hayden and Stockton discuss the result at Nashville, discuss who they want to start, and preview the upcoming game vs Austin!
Come listen as we take a dive into the recent RSL acquisitions, win against LA, Nashville preview, and a great conversation with RSL digital Director and social media admin Emma Kramer!
Hayden and Stockton interview Chiqui, a diehard RSL fan who is well known in the fanbase. They also talk about the upcoming RSL game and the Anderson julio Signing!
Hayden and Stockton talk about the disappointing 6-0 loss against NYCFC and the 1-0 loss on Wednesday night in the US Open Cup.
The Hosts, Hayden and Stockton introduce themselves and talk about Real Salt Lake's season to this point and preview the game against NYCFC