It’s the final episode of the Utah Royals FC Show. Megan, Wirtjo, Lucas, and Cindy reunite one last time to reflect, rant a little, and be thankful. In this episode: Thoughts on the Royals leaving KC NWSL Favorite memories What the team meant What happens next Thanks to guests, URFC staff, players, and listeners Listener voice messages Thanks for listening and being a part of this journey with us!

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URFC Show (110): A royal farewell

If you thought episode 108 was a somber one, just wait for episode 109 of the Utah Royals FC Show, the one where Lucas and Cindy talk about URFC officially moving to Kansas City. In this episode: Lucas and Cindy respond to the move What happens now with the KC team? Why did this happen? What’s next for Utah? Tottenham Hotspur section And Harry Potter Thanks for listening! Continue supporting the NWSL!

URFC Show (109): Gone Royals Gone

It’s The Athletic report on Utah Royals FC’s potential move back to Kansas City, of all cities, or fold, unfortunately. Not the most exciting show in the history of podcasting, but an important topic to cover as the Royals’ future in Utah is in doubt. Thanks for listening! #KeepUtahRoyal

URFC Show (108): Keep Utah Royal

After a few weeks, the Utah Royals FC Show returns with episode 107. It’s Lucas and Cindy as usual, talking about the club terminating Craig Harrington’s contract (about time!), Vero Boquete signing with AC Milan, the 2020 NWSL Expansion Draft and Utah Royals FC’s protected list. Also in this episode, a look back at 2020, looking ahead to 2021, and listener questions. Thanks for listening!

URFC Show (107): 2020 recap extravaganza!

It’s episode 106 of the Utah Royals FC Show. Lucas and Cindy are joined by Utah Royals FC midfielder Vero Boquete. In this episode, Vero talks about how she came to love soccer, players who inspired her, how she’s remained positive during a tough year, what she appreciates about the NWSL, her favorite memory as a member of the Spanish National Team, which teammate she would pick to have her back during a bar fight, and more! Thanks for listening!

URFC Show (106): The one with Vero Boquete

It’s episode 105 of the Utah Royals FC Show. There was a game at Rio Tinto Stadium for the first time since...forever…(since Oct. 12, 2019, actually)...with fans during a global pandemic (weirdly). Only 5,000 fans were allowed, but there was around 1,200-1,300 fans in attendance. Honestly, attendance numbers aren’t a big deal right now, so most of the talk is around the actual game vs. OL Reign, that ended in a 2-2 draw. Also, the show officially endorses Amy LePeilbet as the next Utah Royals FC head coach (should Harrington no longer be the head coach due to inappropriate behavior. The Equalizer indicate Harrington is expected to be out at the organization, although Royals PR staff have indicated there is no official decision yet made. The club also has a new interim assistant coach and looks to the upcoming home game against Portland Thorns FC on Saturday. Thanks for listening!

URFC Show (105): Amy LePeilbet official endorsement episode

The Utah Royals FC Show is back to discuss the news on Craig Harrington’s administrative leave of absence, the game against Portland, the latest NWSL news, and a couple of listener questions. Note: It’s been a crazy few weeks in the RSL Organization with a sale pending and investigations-galore, but we stand behind the players and pledge to continue our coverage for the fans and the team. Thanks for listening!

URFC Show (104): Head coach & game woes

The Utah Royals FC Show returns to discuss the news that RSL and URFC owner Dell Loy Hansen will sell the club after allegations of racism. It’s been a crazy few days since Hansen took to one of his radio stations to express frustration with the Real Salt Lake players boycotting Wednesday’s game against LAFC in protest of racism and police brutality. After fan outrage, employees started to share these allegations of racist remarks, and Major League Soccer and the National Women’s Soccer League opened investigations into Hansen. He then announced plans to sell Utah Soccer Holdings, the umbrella company for Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals, and the Real Monarchs. Thanks for listening!

URFC Show (103): Dell Loy Hansen to sell Real Salt Lake & Utah Royals amid controversy

The Utah Royals FC Show returns with episode 102. It’s been a while since the last episode, but thanks to recent news including major, potential player moves (*cough O’Hara, Press, Jonsdottir *cough), it was time to get behind the mic. Also in this episode: More NWSL games on the horizon this fall Rose Lavelle and Sam Mewis go to Manchester City Sacramento looks to get an NWSL team URFC general manager calls out local beat reporter Who’s coming to Utah if O’Hara gets traded? Is it the end of women’s pro soccer cause COVID-19 in the U.S. is making it really difficult to have a season? When will we have players in the stands? With DLH, anything is possible! Thanks for listening! Please take care and be safe. The pandemic isn’t over just because we’re over it.

Episode #102 - More games & players moves

It’s Episode 101 of the Utah Royals FC Show! URFC is out of the Challenge Cup, and so Lucas and Cindy chat about that. Where does Utah go from here? Where does the NWSL go from here after the Challenge Cup? Speaking of the Challenge Cup, we chat about the mighty Courage were eliminated, the upcoming final, and other NWSL news, including the new LA expansion team coming in 2022. Also in this episode: Lucas made a funny meme The stans got mad Toxic behavior from people who stan too hard? Yes. Press to LA can happen. If it does, we’ll cry and write about it. Watch out for stans. Sam Mewis to Manchester City. Rose Lavelle to follow? Answer some listener questions Consider a salsa-making episode for episode 102. Thanks for listening! Please take care, be safe, and be nice to your local NWSL media person, friends!

Episode #101 - Episode 1 OH 1!

We’re 100 episodes old! WOW! It’s Episode 100 of the Utah Royals FC Show! Cindy, Lucas, and Wirtjo spend a good portion of the show reminiscing about the past 99 episodes, including on past interviews, and thanking those who helped get the show get off the ground, and of course, our listeners. Since it is a podcast on soccer, the conversation eventually shifts to the past two URFC games in the NWSL Challenge Cup, the current youth development, players who have impressed, preview the upcoming quarterfinal game vs. the Houston Dash, and answer listener questions. Thanks for listening! Please take care and be safe friends!

Episode #100 - The big 1-0-0!

It’s a very special Challenge Cup edition of the Utah Royals FC Show. We’re joined today by Utah Royals goalkeeper Abby Smith. Abby tells us about the rest of her time with the Western Sydney Wanders in the W-League, traveling back to the US/Texas/Utah, the tournament, life in the bubble, and her perspective on the black lives matter movement. Thanks for listening!

Inside the Challenge Cup with Abby Smith

It’s Episode 99 of the Utah Royals FC Show! Wirtjo and Lucas dive into Utah’s dramatic 3-3 tie with the Dash and look at the team’s 1-0 victory over Sky Blue. Craig Harrington gets his first win as the new head coach, employing an attack-minded 3-5-2 formation. We preview Wednesday’s game against OL Reign, a team that has struggled more than expected. We also look ahead to Sunday’s game, the final of the preliminary round, against Chicago Red Stars. The Red Stars have also struggled, but will be the biggest test for Utah so far. Thanks for listening!

Episode #99 - Dash & Sky Blue review, Reign & Red Stars preview

It’s Episode 98 of the Utah Royals FC Show! Cindy, Lucas, and Wirtjo preview the game between URFC and the Houston Dash as Utah get ready to begin their Challenge Cup journey. The trio also give their thoughts on the two first games of the NWSL Challenge Cup played this past weekend and on the controversy of the league choosing to play the national anthem as players chose to protest by kneeling or remain standing. We tried to keep it short, around the half hour mark, but Wirtjo, of course, had a tangent or two, which tangents by Wirtjo are always good. Thanks for listening! Please take care and be safe friends!

Episode #98 - Royals vs. Dash preview & more!

It’s Episode 97 of the Utah Royals FC Show! Cindy and Lucas return and so does Wirtjo Leonard, who is now a college grad and working in a cool job that helps people. Congrats, Wirtjo! There’s been a lot of news lately including positive COVID-19 cases in Orlando, NWSL Challenge Cup rules and regulations, Utah’s new home jerseys, Bouhaddi and Marozsan officially not coming to Utah, and more! Thanks for listening! Please take care, be safe friends, & don’t go to bars during a pandemic!

Episode #97 - Don’t go to bars during a pandemic

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