Join the boys at Royal Riot as we discuss all things RSL and it is loaded this week. We talk about the loss in Nashville, give our thoughts on the match and we also cover the possible MLS schedule change and give all the pros and cons there. We then interview RSL social media manager Kiki Solano to talk all about the Diego Luna hype that has been going on over the past week. Thank you to ABC4.com for being our presenting sponsor.

On today’s episode, we’re joined by one of the newest members of the Royal Riot crew — Yiwen (@ProfHelix24)! A longtime Royals and RSL fan, talented artist, and now the creative mind behind our social media, Yiwen hops on to help us break down the 1-0 home loss to Portland. We dig into our takeaways, frustrations, and more from the first four matches — with injuries piling up and just one point on the board, it’s been another tough start to the season. We also preview Friday’s crucial matchup against Chicago and discuss the changes we’d like to see — hoping for tactical adjustments, a morale boost, and most importantly, more points on the board.

It's only up from here so... Come On You Royals!

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Royal Riot is joined by special guest Connor Oniki, Assistant Sporting Director for the Utah Royals — otherwise known as Royal Riot's number one fan, Toby! A longtime Royals and RSL fan, Utah local, and self-proclaimed CBA and salary-cap nerd, Connor brings a unique blend of legal expertise and club loyalty to the front office. After studying law and starting out as an intern with the club, Connor quickly worked his way into key roles — providing legal counsel for both teams and playing an instrumental part in the effort to bring the Royals back to Utah — before growing into his current role alongside Kelly Cousins. We talk about his experience at the final NWSL entry draft in 2024, demystify allocation money and contract nuances, and break down key items from the new CBA.

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Join the boys at Royal Riot as we go over the 2-0 win over the reigning MLS champs, LA Galaxy. We talk in depth about the Diego Luna brace, the Diogo miss and more. Thank you as always to our presenting sponsor ABC4.com

Join the boys at Royal Riot as we talk all about Real Salt Lake. We discuss in great length everything about the new ownership rumors, what it means for the club moving forward and our thoughts on the brief tenure of prior ownership. We then discuss the Minnesota match, and preview the upcoming matchup against the LA Galaxy. Thank you to our presenting sponsor ABC4.com

Hayden and Mattey welcome RSL forward Ariath Piol onto the podcast to discuss his highs and lows to start the season. We then dive deep into his background as a player and more. We talk all things RSL and as always are presented by ABC4.com

In this episode of Royal Riot, we break down the San Diego Wave match - the ultimate tale of two halves! After going down 2-0, the Royals fought back with a two-goal rally, ultimately falling 3-2 on the road. We celebrate Imani Dorsey's return to the field and Ally Sentnor’s well-deserved "Assist of the Week" for her perfect setup to Mina Tanaka. Plus, Claudia Zornoza delivered a stunning free kick, showcasing her left-footed magic. We're thrilled to see the Royals' resilience and determination to fight back after a tough first half.

We also preview the upcoming road match at CPKC Stadium against the Kansas City Current before the international break, where we'll be cheering on our U.S. and international stars as they represent their countries.

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Royal Riot is joined by special guest Willem Moens, Head of Performance for the Utah Royals, on today's episode. Willem joined the team in early 2025 and brings his experience from Belgium, where he worked alongside head coach Jimmy Coenraets. He talks about what he and his team are doing to improve player health and longevity, and he shares what he can about player status and health updates.

We also recap the 1-1 draw against Bay FC, including the GK assist of the week from Mandy McGlynn to newly signed player Bianca St-Georges for the first goal of the 2025 season. The Royals are gearing up for their match against San Diego on the road this Saturday, hoping to kick off their two-week road trip with three points.

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