Don't you dare take your earbuds out, because midway through we have an interview with one of the highest rated left backs in the league -- scratch that -- the World!

Nuria Rábano joins us to share her background (ever heard of Barcelona? Real Sociadad? VfL Wolfsburg?). We also learn about what makes her special as a fulboler and a human.

We love Nuria!

Next up for Utah is Houston on Saturday, at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston. That match will be available via Ion. Kickoff is at 6:45 PM MDT.

Next home match is Sunday, September 20th at 5PM MDT. One of only four remaining home matches.

It's been a minute, but we had to soak in the last rays of Summer!

We're back and we're talking Utah Royals FC.

After we gab about our 3rd place Royals (a single point separates Utah and Washington), we are joined by The Swan Dive Podcast hosts Courtney and Andy, all the way from Boston, Mass.

Boston Legacy are in town Friday at the RioT. The match kicks-off at 7:30PM.

Temps will be in the high 70's as the game gets going.

Can you ask for anything more?!

The recent performance of RSL has left fans feeling demoralized and disappointed, with a sense of frustration and concern about the team's future. The signing of Taylor Booth has not instilled confidence in the fan base, leading to skepticism and uncertainty about the team's direction and potential for improvement. The conversation delves into the dynamics between the front office, coaching staff, and player performance, highlighting the impact of roster construction on team outcomes. It also explores fan perception and expectations regarding the team's performance and the role of the coaching staff in managing player performance. The conversation delves into the performance of Pablo as a coach, the impact of the front office and ownership, and the performance and recruitment of players. The discussion highlights the challenges faced by RSL and the perspectives of fans on these critical aspects of the team.

Takeaways

• RSL's recent performance has left fans feeling demoralized
• The signing of Taylor Booth has not instilled confidence in the fan base Front Office and Coaching Staff
• Roster Construction and Player Performance
• Fan Perception and Expectations Pablo's Coaching Performance
• Front Office and Ownership Impact
• Player Performance and Recruitment

Chapters

• 00:00 RSL's Recent Performance
• 18:07 Taylor Booth Signing
• 31:58 Front Office and Coaching Staff
• 43:49 Roster Construction and Player Performance
• 01:06:39 Fan Perception and Expectations
• 01:08:41 Pablo's Coaching Performance
• 01:10:12 Front Office and Ownership Impact
• 01:23:39 Player Performance and Recruitment

In this conversation, the hosts discuss the Leagues Cup and RSL's performance, the stadium atmosphere and supporter section, and player performances and contract extensions. They delve into the significance of the Leagues Cup for RSL and the challenges faced in league play. The discussion then shifts to the stadium atmosphere in Orlando, the supporter section, and the comparison with RSL's home games. Finally, the hosts talk about player performances, including a specific player's contract extension and the financial implications. The conversation delves into the impact and journey of Sergi Salons, highlighting his pivotal role in the team's success. It also explores the challenges and struggles with player rotation and management, shedding light on the need for better decision-making in this area. The conversation delves into the debate over player selection and defensive strategy, emphasizing the need for a strong defense against certain opponents. It also explores the discussion around the need for formation flexibility and potential changes to the team's formation to adapt to injuries and improve performance. Additionally, the conversation includes an evaluation of individual players' performance, strengths, and weaknesses, and their impact on the team's overall strategy and success.

Takeaways

• Leagues Cup and RSL's Performance
• Stadium Atmosphere and Supporter Section
• Player Performances and Contract Extensions Sergi Salons' impact and journey
• Struggles with player rotation and management Defensive Strategy: The debate over player selection and defensive strategy for different games, emphasizing the need for a strong defense against certain opponents.
• Formation Flexibility: The discussion around the need for formation flexibility and potential changes to the team's formation to adapt to injuries and improve performance.
• Player Evaluation: Evaluation of individual players' performance, strengths, and weaknesses, and their impact on the team's overall strategy and success.

Chapters

• 00:00 Leagues Cup and RSL's Performance
• 14:49 Stadium Atmosphere and Supporter Section
• 16:08 Player Performances and Contract Extensions
• 24:24 Sergi Salons' Impact and Journey
• 36:10 Struggles with Player Rotation and Management
• 01:01:29 Defensive Strategy and Player Selection
• 01:03:03 Formation Flexibility and Adaptation
• 01:04:04 Evaluation of Individual Players

The conversation covers the team's performance in the League's Cup, highlighting key victories and standout player performances. It also delves into the disappointment of the quarterfinal venue being moved to Colorado due to a concert, impacting the atmosphere and fan experience. The conversation covers the release of the Black Diamond kit, plans for the RSL vs. Orlando game, player performance, evaluation of Dominic Markchuk, and roster moves for the transfer window. The conversation covers a detailed game recap, Sergi's missed opportunities, Victor Olatunji's role, transfer rumors surrounding Sergi, Xavier Gozo's transfer, Colin Gutsky's loan deal, and predictions for the FC Dallas game.

Takeaways

• League's Cup success boosts team confidence
• Quarterfinal venue change disappoints fans Excitement around the release of the Black Diamond kit
• Evaluation of player performance and roster considerations
• Discussion of potential roster moves and the transfer window Sergi's missed opportunities impacted the game outcome.
• Victor Olatunji's role and performance are under scrutiny.

Chapters

• 00:00 League's Cup Performance
• 22:30 Quarterfinal Venue Disappointment
• 28:07 The Black Diamond Kit Release
• 30:10 Discussion of RSL vs. Orlando Game
• 35:31 Player Performance and Roster Considerations
• 43:31 Evaluation of Dominic Markchuk's Performance
• 50:29 Roster Moves and Transfer Window
• 51:37 Game Recap: Sergi's Performance
• 52:51 Minnesota's Equalizer
• 54:31 Sergi's Missed Opportunities
• 55:01 Victor Olatunji's Role
• 59:12 Sergi's Transfer Rumors
• 01:05:33 Xavier Gozo's Transfer
• 01:09:25 Sergi's Potential Transfer
• 01:13:50 Colin Gutsky's Loan Deal
• 01:18:45 FC Dallas Predictions

The conversation covers a range of topics including recent experiences, travel, soccer games, player transfers, and team performance. It delves into the significance of a new jersey, the impact of player sales, and the emergence of young players. The discussion also touches on the challenges of international spots and the format of the League's Cup. The conversation covers a range of topics including the format of soccer games, player performance, team strategies, and the Leagues Cup. It also delves into the upcoming RSL games and predictions for the matches.

Takeaways

• Travel experiences and soccer games provide a backdrop for the conversation.
• The impact of player sales on the team's performance and the need for reinforcements.
• The emergence of young players and the challenges of international spots.
• The format of the League's Cup and its impact on team decisions. Soccer game format
• Player performance
• Team strategies
• Leagues Cup
• Upcoming RSL games

Chapters

• 00:00 Recent Experiences and Soccer Games
• 03:19 Player Transfers and Team Performance
• 06:27 New Jersey and Emerging Players
• 14:20 Challenges of International Spots
• 29:59 League's Cup Format and Team Decisions
• 31:28 Soccer Game Format and Player Performance
• 32:22 Leagues Cup and Team Strategies
• 33:21 RSL Performance and Upcoming Games

After 3 games in 9 days, the Utah Royals remain in 3rd place in the NWSL with 6 newly earned points, a very healthy goal differential and a myriad of club records and praiseworthy statistics.
Join Maggie, Brooke, Stockton and Sean as they describe the painful process of rehabbing their mouths after the many jaw drops and wide mouthed screams (of delight) while watching FANTASTIC goals and on-field heroics!
Next match is Saturday, August 8th at 2PM MDT against 11th place Denver Summit.
If you aren't making the trek to Centennial, CO, you may catch the action on ION.

The conversation covers the recent performance of RSL in the MLS, focusing on their road games and the upcoming Leagues Cup. It also delves into the team's roster, player performance, and the challenges faced in the upcoming tournament. The discussion provides insights into the team's form, player rotations, and the importance of upcoming home games. The conversation covers the introduction of Beehive Tickets, the Leagues Cup, RSL's upcoming matches, and the MLS All-Star game. It also delves into the challenges and complexities of the Leagues Cup and the potential impact on RSL's performance.

Takeaways

• MLS performance and challenges
• Leagues Cup preparation and expectations Beehive Tickets: A new fan-to-fan ticket marketplace with seller-friendly terms
• Leagues Cup: A complex tournament with scheduling challenges and mixed fan reception

Chapters

• 00:00 Upcoming Leagues Cup and Roster Challenges
• 45:48 Leagues Cup Schedule and Path to Champions Cup
• 46:51 RSL's Upcoming Matches and Strategy
• 57:42 MLS All-Star Game and Leagues Cup Challenges

The prophet Stockton stood upon the high hill, and with his staff he struck the earth and declared the winning famine over; the beginning of the months of plenty (leading up to the NWSL playoffs), and all of Utah rejoiced.

The Utah Royals beat Orlando at home Saturday July 18th, earning a shutout and 3 more points on this monumental season.

Join Maggie, Brooke and Sean as they talk shop about the league, the Royals, and other fancies.

Next Match is Saturday, July 25th in North Carolina at 5:45 MT.

The Royals return home Wednesday, July 29th at 7PM to take on 1st place Washington Spirit.

Billy Ocean said it best, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going."

Utah Royals are looking for their first points of the second half of the season, and to kickoff another ten game unbeaten streak as they take on Orlando Saturday at the Riot.

The match starts at 6:45PM MT or you may watch it on Ion.