Utah Royals head coach Jimmy Coenraets speaks with the media following Utah’s match against Gotham FC at America First Field. Coenraets reflects on the Royals’ missed opportunities during a strong opening stretch, explaining that Utah needed to capitalize on its momentum and finish the chances it created before Gotham began to take control. He also discusses how the team responded when the match shifted, the importance of remaining composed through difficult moments, and why the Royals cannot allow officiating decisions or the opponent’s experience to disrupt their approach. “Don’t panic. Don’t get disturbed by anything that’s happening.” Coenraets says the focus now is understanding what went wrong, both individually and collectively, while continuing to work rather than overreacting to the result.
Utah Royals goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn speaks with the media following Utah’s match against Gotham FC at America First Field. McGlynn discusses preparing to face a world-class finisher from the penalty spot, mentally resetting after conceding, and the goalkeeper’s responsibility to immediately focus on the next moment. She also looks ahead to the Royals’ upcoming match against the Orlando Pride, emphasizing the need to bring greater intensity into training, push the group, use her voice as a leader, and help Utah get back on track. “The only thing I can change is the next moment.” McGlynn also discusses communicating with a changing back line and shares how spending time with her dog, Luna, helps her recover away from the field.
Utah Royals forward Cloé Lacasse speaks with the media following Utah’s match against Gotham FC at America First Field. Lacasse discusses the mood inside the Royals’ locker room after a difficult result, the need for the group to remain unified, and the areas Utah must improve moving forward. She also addresses the team’s press, staying mentally composed when decisions disrupt the flow of the match, and the importance of returning to training focused on what the Royals do well. “We’re not going to look back. We’re going to look forward.” Lacasse also answers the most important question of the post-match press conference: Which Disney princess best matches her personality?
Utah Royals head coach Jimmy Coenraets, Narumi Miura, and Cloe Lacasse speak with media following the Royals’ road win over Seattle. They discuss Utah’s aggressive press, Paige Monaghan’s early goal, Miura’s strike from distance, Lacasse’s finish, the team’s growing confidence, and how returning players are raising the level across the squad. Coenraets also talks about the Royals’ identity, managing minutes, and why fans should come see this team in person.
Utah Royals FC met with the media following their match against the Washington Spirit. Hear from head coach Jimmy, Kaleigh Riehl, and CeCe Delzer as they reflect on the performance, key moments from the match, and the takeaway from the night.