There is nothing quite like Opening Night at America First Field. After a frustrating, narrow loss in Vancouver, Real Salt Lake returned to Sandy and proved that the future of this club is happening right now. In this episode, we break down a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders that was defined by Academy excellence and a high-profile debut.

Despite a narrow 0-1 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps to kick off the 2026 campaign, there is a surprising amount of optimism surrounding the Claret-and-Cobalt. Today, we break down a performance that favored the brave and the young, even if the result didn't follow.

The waiting is finally over. With the season opener just days away, we’re moving past the roster sheets and onto the grass. We’ve spent the offseason grading the front office; now, it’s time to predict how those moves actually translate to the table.

It's here, and it's beautiful. Tyler Gibbons, the creative mind behind the 2026 home kits, stops by to talk about the process, product, and what's to come in the future. Catch this episode while you drive over to the team store to get your new favorite apparel.

The 2026 MLS season is right around the corner, and the RSL roster is finally taking its final shape. With the March 26th transfer deadline looming, we break down the latest international arrivals, a failed loan transfer, and our offseason grades for the FO.

The 2026 offseason is official in overdrive. From high-profile buyouts to a flurry of South American scouting reports. In this episode we break down the official departures, the rumored arrivals and the final preseason match in Portugal.

The Utah Royals crew returns with the snowfall to give you something to do while you sweep (shoveling is a pipedream) your driveway and sidewalk.

We love your earholes and we will return with regular episodes as the season gets closer.

Come on you Royals!

00:56 Cold Open

02:53 Car Troubles no more

05:30 Pod Crew Updates

8:45 NWSL Expansion Teams: Boston and Denver

13:45 High Impact Player Rule and Roster Changes

18:09 NWSL Schedule Release and Game Predictions

20:56 New Signings and Player Departures

23:51 Community Engagement and Fan Support

27:12 Anticipating the Upcoming Season

30:07 Final Thoughts and Season Kickoff

Join the fellas as we discuss RSL's two preseason matches, the signings and much more

Takeaways

• MLS Offseason Moves
• Market Size and Roster Building
• Podcast Insights High Variance Players
• Youth Development MLS transfer window
• Player signings
• Preseason anticipation

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and MLS Offseason
• 05:59 Podcast Insights
• 17:31 The Frustration of High Variance Players
• 31:58 MLS Transfer Window and Player Signings

Join the fellas at Royal Riot as we discuss everything that has happened since RSL got eliminated from the playoffs. We talk 2026 schedule release, FO/coaching extensions, and player rumors.