Offf, that international break did a number on the Japanese contingency. So, first, Tejada is out of the red card penalty box which will shore up the midfield. Tanaka out is a big deal because I think her on ball creativity, passing, and headers (goal line clearance!), will be hard to replace 1to1. However I think this gives space for all the (even recently) extended attack pieces. My thoughts is you plug delzer at the 10, and Joesph probably plays right wing.

I think the first thought of staff is probablt to have cronin fill in for miyabi. Which... if they think cronin is must have in the lineup I'm hoping she plays wing instead, rather would have Joseph sit and simmonds get time in. Tomorrow will tell.

Kc has Chawinga and Bethune ready to go it seems like, could be an intense match. Let's go, 3 more!

We've seen Madison Hammond play a lot in replacing Ana Tejada (who's now available), so maybe Ana + Narumi + Madison instead of Ana + Narumi + Tenaka? I'd like to see Dayana PIerre play more, so I'm hoping even if she doesn't start that she gets to come off the bench...

Separately, I hope we'll see more of Jameese this week!

Big chance for Royals to clinch first-ever playoff spot this weekend, with a win and some help

Hi, I'm a Current fan and attending the match tomorrow with some SLC friends. I'm bringing a few Royals trading cards that I would love to give to a fan that would enjoy them. I have a 24' team set, some Cece, KDF and Monaghan (Cronin) cards. We've been relegated to the away section in 13 but happy to meet somewhere else.

I looked on the website to grab a map for my friends who have never been to a Royals game, and have a few questions.

1. I noticed the yellow I pre-paid parking? Is that true for Royals games? If so, how do I prepay?

2. Can you tailgate with alcohol in

   lot 6

Thank you all! I’m excited for it!

I have two tickets for tomorrow but can't use them. Let me know if you'd like them. They're restricted from being resold (I've tried), so please only take if you can use them.

So excited! She’s been great for us so far despite not having a goal to show for it yet.

Huge congratulations to Del Fava for the beautiful long ball that set up Cooper to get Swanson the ball for the equalizer.

Minutes later she beautifully cuts off a dangerous attempt in the box.

Although her minutes were short, it was a hell of a debut for the Royals’ Iron Woman.

So excited about this! Cece has been amazing for us this year, and I’m so happy we’re keeping so much of our roster for next year. We finally have some consistency to build on 🙌

Hey everyone, I’m new here. I’ve been working as a videographer, mostly for weddings, and am trying to break into sports videography. I’m a huge fan of the Royals and Real Salt Lake and was wondering if there’s any chance/where would I start to try to get access to practices or games.

Amazing stuff for K8 the great

Mattey with the breakdown of last-gasp URFC draw on road Saturday

Brecken with the very late laser to tie, as clutch as clutch gets

Sean Walker does good work here

What a great goal! Hope that’s the goal of the week!

Today’s preview from Mattey

Okay, it has been alternating wins and losses, and with this potentially the easiest game left (relatively, any given soccer match day all the teams can win), the royals need to make the most of this game to secure playoffs (and attempt a run for a home game. However that may need 4w, or sometime pretty close to that).

Miyabi might have had her best game of the season last week. Everybody has had moments, who is your guess to shine? I absolutely won't think anything less of them if it doesn't happen this season, however a Joseph g or a would give me a bit more hope for the playoffs.

Wrote up the NC match and a preview for tomorrow. A few things I found interesting while digging into the data:

• Utah only created 0.83 xG and had 2 shots on goal, but both went in. Lacasse's goal more than tripled her chance based on execution.
• We played almost 60 long balls, which isn't unusual for us lately. The heat map suggests they're mostly about winning second balls on the wings.
• Coach Jimmy said the analysts noticed NC pressing Hammond and Narumi and leaving Tanaka open, and the Delzer goal came from exactly that. Tanaka's assist got an Assist of the Week nomination.

Also covered: Mandy's Save of the Week, Miyabi's big game, and Louisville's tactical picture (the Sears/Fischer press and DeMelo's possible return). Would love to hear whether you think Sears and Fischer's press causes problems for us tomorrow.https://utroyalbuzz.substack.com/p/match-recap-north-carolina-courage?r=8pnkcp&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Mattey caught up with several URFC figures after last night’s game

Mattey Casey of KSL with today’s Royals preview