It was a good weekend for soccer in Utah as both Real Salt Lake and the Utah Royals came away with three points at home, and after some of the results we’ve had to talk about lately, we’re more than happy to enjoy this one.

In Episode 16, Giles and Kayla break down RSL’s 3-0 win and clean sheet, what looked different this time around, and whether this performance gives us any reason to feel better about where the team is heading.

Then we turn to the Royals and a much-needed result of their own, the players who stepped up, and what this team continues to show even as the season winds down.

We also catch up on the latest club news, look ahead to the Royals taking on Louisville and RSL facing Philadelphia, and make our predictions for what comes next.

For once, we get to talk about TWO wins. We’re going to enjoy it.

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We debut our new Studio E set and break down a rough week for Utah soccer. RSL’s winless streak reaches 13 matches as injuries pile up, young players are thrown into bigger roles, and the search for goals continues.

On the Royals side, we recap a wild match against Angel City, Mandy McGlynn’s huge performance in goal, Kate Del Fava’s Iron Woman streak, and what’s next against North Carolina.

Plus, a shoutout to Build-A-Bear Workshop at Fashion Place Mall for supporting the Teddy Bear Toss benefiting Primary Children’s Hospital.

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The Utah Royals entered the season with plenty to prove. Now, after a historic turnaround and a 10-match unbeaten run, they have transformed expectations and established themselves among the NWSL’s contenders.

Giles and Kayla dedicate this special Royal Roundtable episode to the Royals’ season so far, revisiting the matches and moments that changed everything. They discuss Jimmy Coenraets’ impact, the team’s defensive identity, the chemistry developing throughout the roster, and the players who have powered Utah’s rise.

They also hand out midseason grades, debate the team’s MVP and biggest surprises, examine the areas that still need improvement, and look ahead at Utah’s playoff prospects and what would make this season a true success.

Has success been redefined for the Utah Royals, and how high can this team climb?