From the Press Room

Utah Royals FC forward Cloé Lacasse speaks with the media following the Royals’ 4-2 road loss to San Diego Wave FC at Snapdragon Stadium on August 21, 2026. Lacasse reflects on Utah’s performance, the team’s ability to fight back from behind twice, and a difficult second half that ultimately allowed San Diego to take control of the match. Lacasse assisted Mina Tanaka’s second goal of the night, giving her nine assists on the season and moving her into a tie for the NWSL lead. The assist also gave her 15 goal contributions in 2026.

Utah Royals FC forward Kiana Palacios speaks with the media following the Royals’ 4-2 road loss to San Diego Wave FC at Snapdragon Stadium on August 21, 2026. Palacios reflects on the match, Utah’s fight to come from behind twice, and her return to the field after missing the previous match with a hip injury. The Mexican international entered in the 64th minute as the Royals searched for a response during a difficult second half in San Diego.

Utah Royals FC Head Coach Jimmy Coenraets speaks with the media following the Royals’ 4-2 road loss to San Diego Wave FC at Snapdragon Stadium on August 21, 2026. Coenraets reflects on a match that saw Utah battle back from behind twice, only for San Diego to pull away with two second-half goals. He discusses the Royals’ response, the challenges they faced defensively, and what the group can take from the performance moving forward.

Utah Royals FC captain Paige Cronin speaks with the media following the Royals’ 3-2 victory over Bay FC at America First Field on August 14, 2026. Cronin reflects on the performance as Utah battled back from an early deficit, responded throughout a back-and-forth first half, and ultimately secured all three points at home. The victory marked the Royals’ 11th win of the season, setting a new club record. Cronin also made her return to the starting lineup, wearing the captain’s armband as Utah continued its strong 2026 NWSL campaign.

Utah Royals FC’s Courtney Brown speaks with the media following the Royals’ 3-2 victory over Bay FC at America First Field on August 14, 2026. Brown reflects on Utah’s performance, the importance of closing out a tightly contested match, and the energy needed off the bench as the Royals protected their second-half lead. The night also marked a personal milestone for the Utah native, who made her 50th NWSL appearance after entering the match in the 79th minute and immediately helping Utah apply pressure in the attacking third.

Utah Royals FC Head Coach Jimmy Coenraets speaks with the media following the Royals’ 3-2 victory over Bay FC at America First Field on August 14, 2026. Coenraets reflects on Utah’s response after conceding early, the team’s ability to regain control in a back-and-forth match, and Mina Tanaka’s second-half penalty that ultimately proved to be the match-winner. The victory gave Utah its 11th win of the 2026 season, setting a new club record as the Royals continued their push near the top of the NWSL table.

Utah Royals FC defender Tatumn Milazzo and forward Paige Cronin speak with Boot Room 801 following the Royals’ dramatic 2-1 road loss to Denver Summit FC at Centennial Stadium on August 8, 2026. Milazzo and Cronin reflect on a tightly contested rivalry match, Utah’s push for an equalizer, and the chaotic finish that saw Milazzo score in the 89th minute before Denver found the winner deep into stoppage time. Boot Room 801’s Kayla was the only journalist in the post-match press conference, giving us the opportunity to speak directly with Milazzo and Cronin about the match and the Royals’ performance.

Utah Royals FC Head Coach Jimmy Coenraets speaks with Boot Room 801 following the Royals’ dramatic 2-1 road loss to Denver Summit FC at Centennial Stadium on August 8, 2026. Coenraets reflects on Utah’s performance, the chances his side created throughout the night, and a dramatic closing stretch that saw Tatumn Milazzo equalize in the 89th minute before Denver scored the match-winner in stoppage time. Boot Room 801’s Kayla was the only journalist in the post-match press conference, giving us the opportunity to speak directly with Coenraets about the performance and his takeaways from the match.

Utah Royals FC midfielder Cece Delzer speaks with the media following the Royals’ 5-1 victory over Portland Thorns FC at America First Field on August 2, 2026. Delzer reflects on a memorable night after scoring twice to help Utah overturn an early deficit and take control of the match. The two goals marked the first brace of her NWSL career as the Royals went on to set a club record with five goals in the victory.

Utah Royals FC attacker Cloé Lacasse speaks with the media following the Royals’ emphatic 5-1 victory over Portland Thorns FC at America First Field on August 2, 2026. Lacasse reflects on Utah’s attacking performance after recording three assists in the win, setting a new Royals single-season record for assists while continuing to rewrite the club record book for goal contributions. Her assists helped set up Cece Delzer, Brecken Mozingo, and Kate Del Fava as Utah scored a club-record five goals against Portland.

Utah Royals FC Head Coach Jimmy Coenraets speaks with the media following the Royals’ dominant 5-1 victory over Portland Thorns FC at America First Field on August 2, 2026. Coenraets reflects on Utah’s response after conceding in the opening minute, the attacking performance that produced a club-record five goals, and what the statement victory says about the Royals as they continue their push near the top of the NWSL table.

Utah Royals FC defenders Kaleigh Riehl and Tatumn Milazzo speak with the media following the Royals’ 1-0 loss to the Washington Spirit at America First Field on July 29, 2026. Riehl and Milazzo reflect on Utah’s performance against the league-leading Spirit, the defensive effort, and a night in which the Royals created opportunities but were unable to find the equalizer.

Utah Royals FC Head Coach Jimmy Coenraets speaks with the media following the Royals’ 1-0 loss to the Washington Spirit at America First Field on July 29, 2026. Coenraets reflects on a match in which Utah created opportunities and pushed the NWSL-leading Spirit throughout the night but was unable to find an equalizer. He discusses the performance, the Royals’ attacking approach, and what the group can take from the narrow defeat.

Utah Royals FC Head Coach Jimmy Coenraets speaks with the media following the Royals’ 4-1 road victory over the North Carolina Courage on July 25, 2026. Coenraets reflects on Utah’s complete performance, the attacking production that led to a four-goal night, and what the result says about the Royals’ continued progress as a group.

Utah Royals FC’s Cloé Lacasse and Nuria Rábano speak with the media following the Royals’ 4-1 road victory over the North Carolina Courage on July 25, 2026. Lacasse and Rábano reflect on a dominant night in Cary that saw Utah score the most goals in a single match in club history. Rábano recorded two assists, including the service for Kate Del Fava’s opening goal, while Lacasse contributed a goal and an assist to help the Royals secure all three points.

Utah Royals FC goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn speaks with the media following the Royals’ 1-0 victory over Orlando Pride at America First Field. McGlynn discusses Utah’s defensive performance, earning the clean sheet against Orlando, and what it took to protect the lead after Narumi’s first-half goal. She also reflects on the team’s mentality, communication at the back, and the importance of picking up three points at home.

Utah Royals FC head coach Jimmy Coenraets speaks with the media following the Royals’ 1-0 victory over Orlando Pride at America First Field. Coenraets discusses Utah’s performance against one of the NWSL’s toughest opponents, the importance of getting back to winning ways, and the Royals’ ability to manage a tight match after Narumi’s first-half goal. He also reflects on the team’s defensive effort, areas where Utah can continue to improve, and what the result means as the Royals push forward in the NWSL season.

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.