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Watercooler Talk: Utah Jazz get a new boss, conference shake-ups strike again
KSL.com Sports | Posted June 8 - 11:01 p.m. | Save Story
Just because the on-court action has stopped for the summer doesn't mean the off-court happenings have slowed down.
Mozingo hot streak not enough for Utah Royals in 3-2 Louisville loss
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted June 6 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
Brecken Mozingo can't stop scoring goals. But unfortunately for the Royals, it wasn't enough Friday.
Ally Sentnor gets 1st USWNT brace in 4-0 win over Jamaica
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted June 3 - 9:28 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Royals midfielder Ally Sentnor scored twice for the USWNT in a dominant friendly win over Jamaica, highlighting her attacking potential despite limited production so far in the NWSL season.
Watercooler Talk: We need to talk about Real Salt Lake
KSL.com Sports | Posted June 1 - 10:57 p.m. | Save Story
After going winless in the month of May, fans may need to reset their expectations for Real Salt Lake this season.
RSL winless streak continues, Galaxy's ends in 2-0 result at MLS season halfway mark
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted May 31 - 11:41 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake's cold streak continues, finishing the month of May and the first half of the MLS season on a seven-game winless streak thanks to a 2-0 loss.
RSL concedes late goal for 3rd straight match to settle for 1-1 draw in Austin
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted May 28 - 10:36 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake has given up a game-winner or equalizer in the final 20 minutes of its last three games, with two coming in the 90th minute or later.
'We're going to win': Eagle Mountain's Zavier Gozo driving RSL forward with youthful fire
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted May 28 - 9:06 a.m. | Save Story
After a year of juggling the duties of an MLS contract and high school, the newly-graduated Zavier Gozo can officially dedicate his complete attention to his brightly burgeoning pro soccer career.
RSL wastes fastest start in club history in 3-2 loss to Vancouver
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted May 24 - 11:35 p.m. | Save Story
It was the fastest two-goal start in club history and the fastest in MLS history since 2018. But almost as quickly as it came together, it fell apart.
Utah Royals give up 1st-half hat trick in 3-1 loss to Orlando Pride
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted May 23 - 11:39 p.m. | Save Story
The NWSL squad picked up its seventh loss in its first 10 matches of the season Friday, thanks to a first-half frenzy by Orlando Pride striker Barbra Banda in a 3-1 win for the visiting team.
RSL losses, questions piling up after 1-0 Rocky Mountain Cup result in Colorado
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted May 17 - 11:42 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake already has more losses in 2025 than it had in all of 2024, and there are still 20 games remaining.
Sandy's Brecken Mozingo scores 1st NWSL goal in wild 3-3 draw for Utah Royals in Washington
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted May 17 - 9:06 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Royals and Washington Spirit set an NWSL record with four goals scored in the opening 22 minutes of Saturday's match at Audi Field.
Defense saves day in 0-0 RSL draw vs. Portland; potential star budding on other end
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted May 14 - 11:34 p.m. | Save Story
A pair of saves in the 89th minute by Rafael Cabral and Sam Junqua earned Real Salt Lake its first clean sheet since April 5 in a 0-0 draw on Wednesday against Portland.
RSL settles for 1st draw of season down a man in Dallas after early wonder goal from Luna
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted May 10 - 8:47 p.m. | Save Story
The lead and hope for a Texas two-step didn't last, however, thanks to another former RSL player scoring just after halftime in the 53rd minute.
Utah Royals gather with Angel City for prayer following medical emergency in 2-0 loss
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted May 9 - 11:54 p.m. | Save Story
"When something like that happens, it reminds not only the players, but the fans that there are bigger things in life than soccer."
Have You Seen This? Viral 'gorilla vs. 100 men' debate reaches RSL
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted May 6 - 3:27 p.m. | Save Story
If you've opened social media over the last week, odds are you've seen some mention of a very important, very serous debate underway.
Watercooler Talk: Utah soccer stars carrying weight, Jazz looking for draft lottery luck
KSL.com Sports | Posted May 4 - 10:42 p.m. | Save Story
Host Caleb Turner recaps recent results for Real Salt Lake and the Utah Royals, while highlighting the promise of stars Diego Luna and Ally Sentnor.
RSL runs into white-hot Vancouver Whitecaps, falls 2-1 on road
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted May 4 - 12:20 a.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake traveled to face the best team in the league, record-wise, on Saturday, and came away with a predictable result.
15-year-old Utah native becomes youngest starter in NWSL history in 2-0 Royals home loss
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted May 3 - 11:49 p.m. | Save Story
Fifteen-year-old Herriman native KK Ream got her first start for the Utah Royals, becoming the youngest starter in NWSL history in the process.
Nick Rimando becomes 1st RSL player inducted into National Soccer Hall of Fame
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted May 3 - 3:18 p.m. | Save Story
On the 20th anniversary of its inaugural season, Real Salt Lake finally has a representative in the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
Watercooler Talk: Another Corner Canyon QB heads to NY in NFL draft, RSL finds revenge
KSL.com Sports | Posted April 26 - 10:15 p.m. | Save Story
Host Caleb Turner breaks down the local Utah talent taken in the NFL draft, including Jaxson Dart in the first round to the New York Giants.
RSL hands San Diego FC 1st ever home loss 3-1
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted April 26 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake defeated San Diego FC 3-1 to end the expansion team's home unbeaten streak.
Utah Royals show fight, fall short in 1-0 road loss to Houston Dash
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted April 25 - 9:15 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Royals lost 1-0 to the Houston Dash after Delanie Sheehan's late goal, despite leading in possession and shots.
RSL picks up striker from Kansas City, misses out on another in transfer reversal at MLS deadline
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted April 23 - 10:55 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake acquired striker Willy Agada from Sporting Kansas City, but a potential deal for Slovak Robert Bozenik fell through due to contract changes.
MLS rescinds Diego Luna red card after successful RSL appeal
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted April 22 - 2:59 p.m. | Save Story
Major League Soccer announced Tuesday it rescinded a red card given to Real Salt Lake star Diego Luna against Toronto FC last week.
Miller family considering sports and entertainment district in Sandy after RSL purchase
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 6:33 p.m. | Save Story
The purchase of Real Salt Lake by the Miller family could lead to a new sports and entertainment district to bring together transit, dining and other amenities in the blocks surrounding America First Field in Sandy.
Diego Luna shown controversial red card, RSL falls 1-0 to Toronto at home
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted April 19 - 11:18 p.m. | Save Story
The Diego Luna red card was a pivotal moment in handing RSL its sixth loss in nine games to start the season, falling 1-0 to Toronto FC at America First Field.
Utah Royals get 1st win of season with stoppage time penalty from Sentnor
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted April 18 - 11:38 p.m. | Save Story
The winless streak stretched deep into the fifth game of the season for the Utah Royals, and it took until the 10th minute of stoppage time to find a game-winner Friday.
Miller family buys RSL, Royals as Smith Entertainment Group exits
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated April 18 - 1:20 p.m. | Save Story
The Miller family is expanding its sports ownership portfolio five years after selling the Utah Jazz to Ryan Smith.
'This is us; this is the place': Memories of RSL's first home game 20 years later
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted April 16 - 2:21 p.m. | Save Story
Wednesday marks the 20th anniversary of this landmark event in Utah professional soccer, so we decided to get the full story of what that day was like from the people who were actually there.
RSL concedes late penalty for 2-1 loss in Nashville
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted April 12 - 9:48 p.m. | Save Story
The Claret and Cobalt head home with five losses in their opening eight matches of the season and three of their next four matches on the road.
Utah Royals drop 3rd straight; still searching for 1st win of season
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated April 11 - 11:33 p.m. | Save Story
The two-week international break did not help jumpstart this season for the Utah Royals as hoped.
MLS approves further exploration of fall-to-spring schedule, earliest change would be 2027
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted April 10 - 4:10 p.m. | Save Story
The MLS Board of Governors met Thursday in Chicago and authorized a "second phase of exploration" into a potential move to the international soccer calendar, which typically runs from August through May.
Luna brace in 1st half powers RSL to 2-0 win over LA Galaxy
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated April 5 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
The 21-year-old became the youngest RSL player to reach 15 goals and 15 assists in his career with a pair of goals five minutes apart.
RSL held scoreless in back-to-back weeks following 2-0 loss in Minnesota
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted March 29 - 9:59 p.m. | Save Story
A 2-0 RSL road loss to Minnesota United FC marked two weeks in a row the Claret and Cobalt have not found the back of the net.
Utah Royals still winless with 3-0 loss in Kansas City
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted March 29 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Royals FC will have to wait a little longer for its first win of the season and first win over the Kansas City Current.
Report: Miller family nearing deal to purchase RSL, Royals
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted March 28 - 2:28 p.m. | Save Story
Sportico reported Friday that the Miller family — former longtime owners of the Utah Jazz — are in advanced talks with Blitzer to buy control stakes in RSL and the Utah Royals.
How a Salt Lake underpass became a quasi-park, with an assist from an RSL legend
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 26 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
An empty lot underneath an off-ramp bridge will soon be home to a pair of futsal courts and other amenities, potentially bridging Salt Lake City's Central Ninth neighborhood.
Have You Seen This? RSL, OKC Thunder bring adoptable dogs to games
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted March 25 - 3:24 p.m. | Save Story
Sports teams often partner with community organizations to promote worthy causes, but this week's might be the cutest yet.
Utah Royals mount 2nd half comeback, give up late goal in 3-2 loss in San Diego
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted March 22 - 11:48 p.m. | Save Story
Going down two goals on the road is no easy task to come back from in soccer, but the Utah Royals didn't blink twice.
RSL goes down a man early, falls 1-0 to FC Dallas at home
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted March 22 - 11:24 p.m. | Save Story
Fresh off a massive win in Houston last week, Real Salt Lake fell victim to an early red card and lost 1-0 to FC Dallas Saturday at America First Field.
RSL earns first win in Houston since 2018 with 2-1 result
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted March 15 - 10:09 p.m. | Save Story
Emeka Eneli helped his team lock in and decide, "We're not going to concede a goal no matter what happens," over the final 45 minutes as RSL escaped east Texas with 3 points.
Utah Royals open season with chippy 1-1 draw against Bay FC
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted March 15 - 9:32 p.m. | Save Story
Montreal native Bianca St-Georges was on the receiving end of a long ball from goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn as temperatures dipped below 40 degrees early in Utah's 1-1 draw with Bay FC.
Utah Royals focused on details, individual improvement in 2nd year back
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 10:33 a.m. | Save Story
Coenraets and the Royals are trying to build a sustainable system of communication and trust that has often belied teams in the NWSL, even in Utah.
RSL gives up 2 stoppage time goals in 3-1 home loss to San Diego FC
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted March 8 - 11:54 p.m. | Save Story
The newest MLS team brought the fight to America First Field on Saturday.
Ally Sentnor keeps scoring as Utah Royals finish preseason with 1-0 win in Portland
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted March 8 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
Sentnor and Tanaka were two of the four MVP finalists at last month's SheBelieves Cup and connected for Utah's lone goal in a 1-0 win in the team's final preseason tune-up.
Looking back on RSL expansion 20 years later as club faces newest MLS team San Diego FC
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted March 7 - 7:46 p.m. | Save Story
The meeting serves as a reminder of how far the league has come since RSL was made its 11th team in 2005, now facing the 30th MLS team 20 years later.
'Uncharted territory' for Utah Royals top goalscorer missing start of season in ACL recovery
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted March 4 - 5:47 p.m. | Save Story
Lacasse is doing her best to take control of her recovery journey and inspire others in similar situations by documenting steps along the way on Instagram.
Soccer returns to Rice-Eccles Stadium for 1st time since 2008
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted March 4 - 1:22 p.m. | Save Story
The Mexican men's national team announced Tuesday that it will play an international friendly against Switzerland on Saturday, June 7, at Rice-Eccles Stadium on the campus of the University of Utah.
RSL gets 1st win of season with 2-0 result over Seattle Sounders
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated March 1 - 6:01 p.m. | Save Story
An own goal gave RSL a lead for the first time in MLS play this season after falling 4-0 in last Saturday's season opener in San Jose.
Utah Royals striker Mina Tanaka wins SheBelieves Cup MVP, final with Japan
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 26 - 11:23 p.m. | Save Story
At a competition with some of the greatest talents in international women's soccer, one Utah Royal stood out above the rest.
RSL bows out of CONCACAF Champions Cup with 2-1 loss at home to Herediano
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 26 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
A 1-0 halftime lead turned into a 1-1 draw in the 70th minute and then a 2-1 loss during stoppage time as Costa Rican side Herediano stole the opening round of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
RSL drops MLS opener 4-0 to San Jose on the road
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 22 - 11:39 p.m. | Save Story
Head coach Pablo Mastroeni made seven changes to the starting lineup for Saturday's MLS opener against the San Jose Earthquakes but Real Salt Lake remains scoreless.
Utah Royals in SheBelieves Cup: Sentnor scores 1st goal for US, Tanaka gets 41st for Japan
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 20 - 9:24 p.m. | Save Story
It was a day of milestones on opposite ends of the soccer spectrum for two Utah Royals players on the opening day of the 2025 SheBelieves Cup Thursday in Houston, Texas.
RSL starts 2025 with 0-0 draw against Herediano in return to CONCACAF Champions Cup
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 19 - 7:40 p.m. | Save Story
Eleven players took the field in the new "Grid City" blue-and-white checkered kits intending to score goals and win, but the first leg of RSL's first-round CONCACAF matchup against Costa Rican side Herediano ended 0-0.
RSL set for 2025 kickoff in Costa Rica to test depth, fight of new team
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 18 - 1:54 p.m. | Save Story
Last year's Real Salt Lake season opener was a trial by fire in Miami against Lionel Messi, but the 2025 kickoff is no cakewalk either.
RSL closes out preseason with 3-3 draw vs Red Bulls with a week left before real thing
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 12 - 4:20 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake played its final official preseason game Wednesday at the Coachella Valley Invitational to a 3-3 draw with the New York Red Bulls, giving RSL four draws and one win.
RSL kicks off Coachella Valley Invitational with 1-1 preseason draw against St. Louis
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 5 - 1:51 p.m. | Save Story
RSL got a taste of more intense preseason soccer Wednesday against St. Louis City in the Coachella Valley Invitational opener.
'We want adventurous players': Utah Royals head coach sets culture statement for 2025
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 30 - 10:29 a.m. | Save Story
Jimmy Coenraets took the Royals from an NWSL basement dweller to challenging for a playoff spot by the end of 2024 and hopes to reach even greater heights in 2025.
'I didn't realize how stressed I was': Utah Royals captain reflects on 1st year, excitement entering 2025
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 29 - 8:49 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah Royals' first season back in the NWSL was anything but smooth, and team captain Paige Monaghan felt the full force of the rough waters.
