Utah Royals

The Utah Royals (formerly Utah Royals FC) are an American women's professional soccer club based in Salt Lake City. Established on November 16, 2017, as an expansion club, the Royals played its first stint in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) from 2018 to 2020.

Utah Royals
FoundedNovember 16, 2017 (2017-11-16), as Utah Royals FC
StadiumAmerica First Field,
Sandy, Utah
Capacity20,213
OwnersDavid Blitzer
Ryan Smith
PresidentMichelle Hyncik
Head coachAmy Rodriguez
LeagueNational Women's Soccer League
2020Regular season: Canceled
Playoffs: Canceled
Challenge Cup: Quarter-finals
Fall Series: 9th of 9
WebsiteClub website

In December 2020, the NWSL announced that the Royals would cease operations and their player-related assets transferred to the expansion Kansas City NWSL team, now known as the Kansas City Current. Real Salt Lake owners David Blitzer and Ryan Smith reestablished the Royals in 2023, with play to resume in 2024.

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