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.