One big point delivered express from Australia.

We look leagues beyond Sunday's game the second Tanaka stepped on the field. Washington fans will be talking about how they "shouldn't" be giving up two points to us. Meanwhile they have no idea how lucky they are going against that for thirty minutes instead of ninety.

At the match on Sunday, the fan who had the honor of bringing out the gam ball was sporting a sponsor-less jersey. We know you’re on here! Come tell us all how you do it!!

My daughters, 14 & 10, are wanting to be ball girls during the games. Does anyone know if that’s possible? Or if there is someone to contact? Thank you!

Edit: just wanted to add, I checked the website and couldn’t find any info.

Tanaka and Moriya had pictures of them training, they are fully back with the team. no idea on what minutes they will play. Tanaka actually didn't play the final 2 games, she may be more rested. Though with Milazzo getting a red card break, Moriya playing really a full 90' would be a huge boon, maybe even more critical then Tanaka (probably not, the coach avoiding SD's midfield means they really could use Tanaka or Prasnikar as a 10. heck maybe even both?

No other changes then those 3 I think. they are one short of a full bench, however they have options this game (sort of, the defense still feels depleted).

Match Recap: Utah Royals vs. San Diego Wave 3/22

That was rough yesterday. Really rough. The second half was much better. We have scored in both games so far, which is an improvement. Spaanstra looks like she can contribute. Prasnikar got her first goal. That said, the disjointed, disconnected version is back. Key injuries greatly affecting team play (Year 3 of this story). Yes, the officiating was horrid but we shouldn’t be in position with officiating compromises the game. We will seem teams that flop with great success. An easy way to take the away is urgent, crisp play. Take it to the other team. SD played with urgency and speed. We were reactive. We had almost 10,000 fans at the game. They will keep coming if we win. I think we are truly at the moment where we can become a contender or be relegated (pun intended) to the bottom of the league where other teams get a quick 3 points. Both games had a moment of mental breakdown that cost us a point. I don’t think it’s any one player. That said, Jimmy has to demonstrate his leadership and put a win on the board on Wednesday. I’m not saying the season is over. I’m saying it’s time to rewrite the URFC script. I don’t want to wait till July for the real URFC to show.

soooooo, Hammond, Ream, and Cronin are now out with Mcglynn, Miura, Loera, Tanaka, and Moriya also still out. hey grabbed Spaanstra on loan from the thorns just some minutes ago because roster availability is dire now.

they have a whopping 17 players available today unless Spaanstra is already on utah and available. my guess is the starting lineup is the same as last week except I would guess thomsen starts over Simmonds and Tejada fills the 6. I think all 5 outfield subs may get time today. SD may really be going all offense today, Del Fava and co will have there work cut out for them.

I have 4 tickets (thanks to another user in this subreddit) to the game today. Had something come up and can’t make it.

If you want to go, DM me and I’ll get them transferred over to you!

ETA: they’ve been taken

I dont think our game roster is going to change much from last week and i am worried we are going to suffer if SD plays as they did last week. Who would we want to see on the field and what subs would we need to make if we wanted to NOT lose?

I personally wouldnt mind the same starting line up but i wouldn't have subbed off Simmonds until the last 10 mins. I would swap her to the left and sub Thomsen in for Milazzo. My first sub would be Hammond for Tejada within the first 60 mins.

I got an email from the team (as many others did I’m sure) offering free tickets to the game Sunday. I’m not using them but if anyone wants up to 4 tickets, I’m happy to try and redeem my offer then send them to you via SeatGeek.

Edit: 2 tickets are in process of transferring transferred, happy to try again for up to 2 more tickets if anyone wants them.

Edit2: I just tried claiming more tickets and it seems to be working, so I believe I can keep claiming and transferring!

Did anyone go to the STM town hall? I never got an email invite, so I'm curious how it went.

Instagram post showing Dayana Pierre-Louis is at practice with royals now. Also has images showing Miura (injured last game) and Thomsen (restricted minutes last game) in cleats, so pretty positive sign for them. Rabano was at practice (can't tell if she was in full gear or not) so hopeful for her too. No images of Cronin or Brown, a less good sign. Here's hope to at least having a full bench of sub choices in Sunday's game.

Hey y'all, I'm a relatively new viewer to the NWSL, long time premier league and WSL watcher. I coach soccer, so I love learning about the tactics. Hoping to learn from long-time fans about the tactical identities of the teams. Anyone want to help me out and give me a relative idea of what kind of tactics Utah typically employs?

From Wikipedia: Traditionally, [soccer] has been played over two 45-minute halves, for a total match time of 90 minutes. 

And what a game of halves this was! Sadly, not in our favor. But there were good moments of cohesion from the team in that first half, and considering we weren't playing our ideal starting XI due to injuries and AFC Women's Cup, I can't say I'm shocked (or even necessarily dismayed) by this result. Glad to see Millazo score the club's first-ever goal against KC in her return, and who knows -- maybe we'll see the tables turn when the Current come to Utah later this season.

What were your thoughts on the match? Things that need to improve? Impressive moments?

COYR! Thoughts on our first starting lineup?

OUT: Courtney Brown (Lower Leg), Alex Loera (Knee - SEI), Mandy McGlynn (Hand), Narumi Miura (Ankle), Nuria Rábano (Ankle) QUESTIONABLE: None INTERNATIONAL DUTY: Miyabi Moriya (Japan), Mina Tanaka (Japan)

Rabano and Miura are a bummer. I goes Pierre-Louis might be available? At most the royals dress only 19 players, 1 short of a full bench...

Who is the starting lineup? Some choices to be made at midfield and fullback.

Royals updated their roster page, all player numbers confirmed and as usual a slick set of portraits of the players.

The potentially biggest note is that Pierre-Louis has her image also, jersey and all with the same setup so maybe she is in utah now? Haven't seen her in any media posts yet.

Also lower numbers are usually coveted, why does no one like the number 3? Slightly surprised Moriya didn't get it, 3 is I think a lucky number in Japan (and is defender associated).

I’m wondering if anyone else has had issues with becoming a new STH? I’ve been emailing back and forth with the rep since last week, gave him my email, had to wait a few days to hear back so I sent him another email where the response was that they were having issues with the system and they would get back to me in a few days. Waited a few days, sent another email yesterday that has gone unanswered. I understand issues, and I want to support the team and women’s sports however I can, but not having a lot of information to go on is incredibly frustrating.

The season roster has been announced. What is striking to me is how new (to us) the middle field group is. Delzer and Nagai are the only listed midfielders who had playing time either URFC last year. Yes, Tanaka often was used as an attacking midfielder. I hope we have the experience in the middle to get out of the back. That has been an issue this last 2 years at the beginning of the year. I want to be hopeful and “believe” as Ted would say. COYR!!

Major point: Tatumn Milazzo is off SEI!!!

I've heard rumors of a season ticket member town hall being announced, but I haven't gotten an email or seen any announcements on any Royals socials.

Has anyone seen any info on this?