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RSL: We still alright. Featuring Tectonic Takes
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1:11:36Join 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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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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…
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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
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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 …
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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
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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 thin…
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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
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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 …
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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
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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
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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
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URFC: Let The Rain Fall Down, We're Coming Clean
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41:06We'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 t…
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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
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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 adde…
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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 g…
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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 match…
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URFC: Chatting Contracts & Culture with Connor 'Toby' Oniki
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1:00:35Royal 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 a…
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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
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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 presen…
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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
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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. P…
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URFC: Beyond the Pitch with Utah Royals Head of Performance Willem Moens
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1:13:39Royal 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 h…
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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
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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.…
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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…
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URFC: New Season, New Royals – 2025 & Home Opener Preview
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55:54We’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 …
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URFC: Royals Kit Release with Tyler Gibbons
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50:35It’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 Marke…
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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
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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
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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! Find your Royals and RSL coverage on ABC4Utah.…
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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
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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! Royal Riot is presented by ABC4Utah.…
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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!
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URFC: Behind the Scenes with the Royals Media Team
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46:59We'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 g…
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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
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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 hav…
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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
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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 b…
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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
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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 a…
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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
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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 t…
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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
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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 …
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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
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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 …
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