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URFC: Still Here, Still Royal

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Royal Riot @royalriotpod.bsky.social · 1d

In our latest episode:
• 2–2 draw in Chicago ⚽
• Mina Magic ✨
• Sideline spice 🔥
• Roster + contract talk 📝
• What’s next? 👀
Unbeaten in 8️⃣ straight — the Utah Royals aren’t going down quietly.
Only 2 home games left — be there Saturday vs San Diego! 💛💙
#URFC #COYR

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Royal Riot @royalriotpod.bsky.social · 5d

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Royal Riot @royalriotpod.bsky.social · 5d

Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids, through the lens of our photographer Lalo.

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Royal Riot @royalriotpod.bsky.social · 7d

Former URFC player Ify Onumonu announced retirement from professional soccer.

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Royal Riot @royalriotpod.bsky.social · 7d

On today’s show: The red-hot Utah Royals FC extend their unbeaten run to 7️⃣ with a 2–0 dub over Bay FC! We talk Mia’s save of the week 🧤, Aisha’s first goal ⚽, Lara’s debut 🇸🇮, and bid farewell to Olivia & Claudia — legends both. Next up: Chicago. COYR! 🔥👑

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Royal Riot @royalriotpod.bsky.social · 10d

If you missed our live stream last night, you can catch up on our YouTube channel.

#RSL #MLS

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RSL Chops a Tree

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Royal Riot @royalriotpod.bsky.social · 10d

Utah Royals FC will visit Chicago Stars this weekend. Can Paige Monaghan continues her goal+assist streak?

#URFC #NWSL

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Royal Riot @royalriotpod.bsky.social · 11d

Claudia Zornoza, 2023 World Cup winner, the iconic midfielder of Utah Royals, announced that she would retire from professional soccer after the end of the 2025 season.

Her influence on and off pitch is enormous. We will miss her dearly.

Here is a look back of her decorated career.

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Royal Riot @royalriotpod.bsky.social · 11d

We will go live tonight talking about the recent RSL victory versus Austin, and of course the preview for the next Rocky Mountain Cup happening on coming Saturday.

7:30 PM MT on YouTube. See you there!

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RSL Chops a Tree

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Royal Riot @royalriotpod.bsky.social · 11d

🚨 Next Up: RSL Matchday 🚨

📅 Date: October 4, 2025
🏟️ Opponent: Colorado Rapids
📍 Venue: America First Field
🕘 Kickoff (MT): 7:30 PM

This is the match you don’t want to miss. 🔥 Rocky Mountain Cup on the line, playoff momentum at stake.

🎟️ Grab your tickets now: rsl.com/tickets

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Royal Riot @royalriotpod.bsky.social · 13d

The xG difference is interesting in URFC vs Bay FC.

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Royal Riot @royalriotpod.bsky.social · 13d

Real Salt Lake takes on Austin FC this Saturday at America First Field. Big stakes in the playoff race — RSL needs every point, and Austin’s pushing hard to lock in their spot. ⚽🔥

🕗 Kick-off: 7:30 PM MT

Read our cohost Mattey's preview here:

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Playoff Destiny Still in RSL’s Hands Ahead of Austin Clash

Real Salt Lake return home on Saturday night needing a response.

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Royal Riot @royalriotpod.bsky.social · 13d

Our new no. 9 post this on her social.

Excited!

#URFC.

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Royal Riot @royalriotpod.bsky.social · 16d

You can find the great playoff calculator by Alison Gale here (playoffs.alisongale.com)

NWSL Playoffs Explorer

Play around with how the NWSL standings will look for different game outcomes in the final weeks.

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Royal Riot @royalriotpod.bsky.social · 16d

🎙️ New episode is LIVE!

The Royals are on a 🔥 6-game unbeaten run, climbing the table & playing spoiler 👑
We break down 2 big W’s at the Riot, Mina’s 🎯 stunner, Paige’s streak, and playoff chaos!

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Royal Riot @royalriotpod.bsky.social · 17d

If you missed our episode this evening, you can catch up here. Lots of heated discussion. Pablo need to listen to this.

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RSL: Owned by LAFC

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Royal Riot @royalriotpod.bsky.social · 17d

🔔 Reminder: We will go live tonight at 7:30 PM MT talking about recent losses to LAFC, and preview upcoming games. Join us in our YouTube channel:
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We are a dedicated Real Salt Lake and Utah Royals podcast and writing group! We are testing out youtube

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Royal Riot @royalriotpod.bsky.social · 17d

We will go live tonight at 7:30 PM MT talking about recent losses to LAFC, and preview upcoming games. Join us in our YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/@RoyalRiotPo...

Royal Riot

We are a dedicated Real Salt Lake and Utah Royals podcast and writing group! We are testing out youtube

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Royal Riot @royalriotpod.bsky.social · 19d

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Royal Riot @royalriotpod.bsky.social · 19d

The drama, the action, the celebration.
The greatest moments in Utah Royals FC's victory over Racing Louisville through the lens of our photographer Jeff
#NWSL | #UtahRoyals | #sportsphotography

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Royal Riot @royalriotpod.bsky.social · 19d

URFC vs Racing Louisville photo dump coming soon. Watch this space 😎

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Royal Riot @royalriotpod.bsky.social · 24d

We won’t have a URFC episode this week as some of us are traveling to Vegas to collect $$$ from Royals’ win .

See y’all next week. 😜

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Royal Riot @royalriotpod.bsky.social · 24d

If you missed last night's live podcast broadcast on YouTube, you can watch it here.

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RSL Defeats SKC

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