Utah Royals return to NWSL for 2024: How it happened and why things are different this time

• Royals return to NWSL for 2024 under new ownership and with refreshed brand after 2020 demise • Roughly $2 million...

The Lowdown: XI pivotal on-field moments that helped define NWSL’s early years

Through seven seasons of the National Women’s Soccer League, plus the odyssey that was the eighth year in 2020, there have...

Michele Vasconcelos finally made it home. Then, her team moved

Michele Vasconcelos thought it might be a sign. Maybe this would be a good time to hang up her boots. It...

Kickin’ Back with Lisa Baird

National Women’s Soccer League commissioner Lisa Baird joins Kickin’ Back to recap a successful but challenging 2020 and tease what’s ahead...

Kansas City to the rescue for the NWSL. Who would have thought?

Here’s the thing: No one ever said Kansas City was a bad market for women’s soccer. Three years ago, when FC...

The Equalizer Podcast: Royals sold, relocating to Kansas City

Jeff Kassouf and Claire Watkins break down The Equalizer’s report that Utah Royals FC will be sold and relocated to Kansas City....

Official: Utah Royals out, Kansas City in for NWSL; Utah hopes for 2023 return

The National Women’s Soccer League confirmed on Monday morning the shutdown of the Utah Royals FC franchise in the greater Salt...

Sources: Utah Royals will relocate to Kansas City

Utah Royals FC players were informed on Saturday that the franchise will relocate to Kansas City ahead of the 2021 National...

Washington Spirit acquire Kelley O’Hara for $75K, conditional first-round draft pick

Kelley O’Hara is now officially a member of the Washington Spirit, bringing a conclusion to a months-long saga that left the...

Utah Royals in limbo: What will feel like a just outcome?

With the Racing Louisville FC Expansion Draft behind them, and the National Women’s Soccer League College Draft rapidly approaching, one wouldn’t...