Royal Riot

We are a fan run podcast dedicated to covering all things Real Salt Lake and Utah Royals. Royal Riot is presented by ABC4Utah.

URFC: Let The Rain Fall Down, We're Coming Clean 05/01/2025

URFC: Let The Rain Fall Down, We're Coming Clean We're back with another episode diving into all things Utah Royals. The Royal Riot squad break down the 1-0 road loss to Houston during a chaotic weekend across the NWSL. The injury bug continues to bite, with yet another key player sidelined early in the match. While steady leadership showed up, big questions loom for the rest of the season. Can the Royals turn it around this Saturday at home against the NC Courage? Only time will tell - but we're still here, cheering them on. Come on you Royals! Royal Riot is presented by . /episode/index/show/bf16f19f-e049-4717-8313-9855d475049f/id/36384105

RSL: Deadline Disappointment 04/24/2025

RSL: Deadline Disappointment Join the fellas at Royal Riot as we break down the 2025 winter transfer window. We go through all the signings, nearly signings and failed signings. We give our thoughts on the state of the club and of course the state of referees in MLS. As always this episode is presented by /episode/index/show/bf16f19f-e049-4717-8313-9855d475049f/id/36298440

URFC: Written in the Stars 04/23/2025

URFC: Written in the Stars Today’s Royal Riot episode recaps the Utah Royals’ first win of the season — a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Stars, sealed by a clutch, last-minute penalty from Ally Sentnor! We also dive into the biggest news of the week: the official announcement welcoming the Millers as the new majority owners of both RSL and URFC. On top of that, the Royals added some much needed depth by signing NWSL veteran Cece Kizer, who joins the squad from Gotham FC. Lastly, we preview the upcoming road match against the Houston Dash, where the Royals will look to ride their momentum, outplay a closely matched opponent, and bring home some much-needed points! Royal Riot is presented by - help support the podcast by exploring our coverage and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform. COYR! 👑 /episode/index/show/bf16f19f-e049-4717-8313-9855d475049f/id/36274670

RSL: Moon Men 04/18/2025

RSL: Moon Men 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 for being our presenting sponsor. /episode/index/show/bf16f19f-e049-4717-8313-9855d475049f/id/36216860

URFC: Groundhog Day 04/16/2025

URFC: Groundhog Day 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! Royal Riot is presented by /episode/index/show/bf16f19f-e049-4717-8313-9855d475049f/id/36182555

URFC: Chatting Contracts & Culture with Connor 'Toby' Oniki 04/11/2025

URFC: Chatting Contracts & Culture with Connor 'Toby' Oniki 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. Royal Riot is presented by . /episode/index/show/bf16f19f-e049-4717-8313-9855d475049f/id/36092165

RSL: Luna Eclipses LA 04/08/2025

RSL: Luna Eclipses LA 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 /episode/index/show/bf16f19f-e049-4717-8313-9855d475049f/id/36047900

RSL: It’s Miller Time 04/02/2025

RSL: It’s Miller Time 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 /episode/index/show/bf16f19f-e049-4717-8313-9855d475049f/id/35970945

RSL: Ariath Piol joins the Pod 03/27/2025

RSL: Ariath Piol joins the Pod 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 /episode/index/show/bf16f19f-e049-4717-8313-9855d475049f/id/35882695

URFC: A Tale of Two Halves 03/26/2025

URFC: A Tale of Two Halves 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. Royal Riot is presented by . /episode/index/show/bf16f19f-e049-4717-8313-9855d475049f/id/35880130

URFC: Beyond the Pitch with Utah Royals Head of Performance Willem Moens 03/19/2025

URFC: Beyond the Pitch with Utah Royals Head of Performance Willem Moens 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. Royal Riot is presented by . /episode/index/show/bf16f19f-e049-4717-8313-9855d475049f/id/35780680

RSL: Dynamic Dioego 03/17/2025

RSL: Dynamic Dioego Join the boys at Royal Riot as we dive deep into another RSL win this time over the Houston Dynamo. We discuss the match in detail and discuss the upcoming match against FC Dallas. Thank you to our presenting sponsor /episode/index/show/bf16f19f-e049-4717-8313-9855d475049f/id/35719525

RSL:To be or not DP 03/11/2025

RSL:To be or not DP The boys are back giving you all the hot takes on the RSL roster that has struggled early in MLS play. Three games in with a win and two losses. We discuss the roster, and where we think the problems are. The players? The coaches? FO? We dive deep on this one. This episode and all episodes are presented by . /episode/index/show/bf16f19f-e049-4717-8313-9855d475049f/id/35622395

RSL: Back at The Fortress 03/07/2025

RSL: Back at The Fortress Join the boys at Royal Riot as we discuss the disappointing results in Champions Cup, go over the MLS home opener against Seattle and preview the upcoming San Diego matchup. We then welcome on our newest sponsor Waleska, the owner of the wonderful Italian restaurant . Thank you as always to our presenting sponsor /episode/index/show/bf16f19f-e049-4717-8313-9855d475049f/id/35571065

URFC: New Season, New Royals – 2025 & Home Opener Preview 03/06/2025

URFC: New Season, New Royals – 2025 & Home Opener Preview We’re back for our 2025 season preview! In today's episode, we give our final notes on the international window and break down some roster updates—including the recent injury relief signings of Aria Nagai, Kayla Colbert, and Sydney Jones, strengthening the squad as we head into the season. We share our hopes and dreams for the 2025 season, preview the March 15th home opener against Bay FC, and discuss what we’re expecting from the Royals this year. We (almost) agree on our starting XI that factors in recent injuries, and talk about Royal Riot’s expectations for a playoff berth. Plus, we reflect on the continued growth of the Royals fan base and what we’re most excited about for this season. All that and more as we get ready for what promises to be an exciting year ahead! Royal Riot is presented by /episode/index/show/bf16f19f-e049-4717-8313-9855d475049f/id/35555920

URFC: Royals Kit Release with Tyler Gibbons 02/27/2025

URFC: Royals Kit Release with Tyler Gibbons It’s kit reveal day for the NWSL and the Utah Royals! In this episode, your weekly Royals crew kicks things off with roster updates, NWSL rules and regulations, preseason matches, and international duty highlights—including SheBelieves Cup MVP and title winner Mina Tanaka for Japan. Then, Stockton and Mattey sit down with Tyler Gibbons, VP of Marketing & Game Production, to discuss the 2025 kit reveal, the creative process, new details, and the local ties and fundraising efforts. The countdown to the 2025 season continues—get ready to cheer on URFC, starting at home on March 15th against Bay FC! Royal Riot is presented by /episode/index/show/bf16f19f-e049-4717-8313-9855d475049f/id/35454030

RSL: The Way To San Jose 02/21/2025

RSL: The Way To San Jose Join the boys at Royal Riot as Mattey and Jimmy take you through the latest news around RSL including the matchup with C.S Herediano and they preview the upcoming match with San Jose. Thank you to our presenting sponsor /episode/index/show/bf16f19f-e049-4717-8313-9855d475049f/id/35382445

RSL: New Kit Details with Tyler Gibbons 02/13/2025

RSL: New Kit Details with Tyler Gibbons Join the boys at Royal Riot as we welcome on THE Tyler Gibbons to discuss the 2025 away jersey! We have all the details on how it was made.. plus some spoilers!! This podcast is presented by /episode/index/show/bf16f19f-e049-4717-8313-9855d475049f/id/35214040

URFC: Not Like Us 02/12/2025

URFC: Not Like Us Royal Riot is back to talk all things Utah Royals! Sean, Maggie, Stockton, and Brooke discuss the new signings, share clips from players and Coach Jimmy at media day, and talk about the schedule release campaign winners—plus the real winner of the Super Bowl: Kendrick Lamar. Join us! Find your Royals and RSL coverage on /episode/index/show/bf16f19f-e049-4717-8313-9855d475049f/id/35260905

RSL: Season Preview + Soccer Wise 02/10/2025

RSL: Season Preview + Soccer Wise Join the boys at Royal Riot as we look back at the moves this offseason and preview the 2025 season. Mattey and Hayden join Soccer Wise to talk all things RSL. Go give them a follow and check them out! This podcast is presented to you by /episode/index/show/bf16f19f-e049-4717-8313-9855d475049f/id/35213990

URFC: We Are SO Back 01/30/2025

URFC: We Are SO Back Royal Riot is back for the 2025 season! We've got a short episode for you today, catching up on the offseason happenings of the Utah Royals. We talk through the good and the bad, and say our goodbyes to the departing players. Come back soon for new player profiles and a full 2025 season preview! Royal Riot is presented by . /episode/index/show/bf16f19f-e049-4717-8313-9855d475049f/id/35084945

Holiday Special 12/13/2024

Holiday Special Join both crews of Royal Riot as the URFC side and the RSL side team up to talk about their 2024 seasons! We discuss what we would like for christmas, and just have a great time on our last episode of the year! As always thank you to for being our presenting sponsor! /episode/index/show/bf16f19f-e049-4717-8313-9855d475049f/id/34432390

URFC: Behind the Scenes with the Royals Media Team 11/13/2024

URFC: Behind the Scenes with the Royals Media Team We're going behind the scenes in today's offseason episode, interviewing three pivotal members of the Utah Royals media team! Tune in and get to know Kendall Griffith (Social Media Coordinator), Meagan Johnson (Team Photographer), and Lindsay Wyson (Team Videographer). We'll hear about the intricacies of their jobs, play a game of priorities, and give them their well-deserved props for their excellent work during the 2024 season! Royal Riot is presented by /episode/index/show/bf16f19f-e049-4717-8313-9855d475049f/id/33918858

RSL: Playoff Disappointment 11/08/2024

RSL: Playoff Disappointment Join the boys at Royal Riot as we discuss the disappointing result in Minnesota that ended the RSL season. We talk a bit about what we need for next year, and how we are feeling overall. Thank you to /episode/index/show/bf16f19f-e049-4717-8313-9855d475049f/id/33853357

URFC: Royal Reflections 11/08/2024

URFC: Royal Reflections Royal Riot is here to wrap up the Utah Royals 2024 season! Joined by women's soccer super-fan Courtney to get her thoughts on the season, we dive into news, notes, recaps and more on today's episode. We give our votes for player and team awards and even talk NWSL playoff predictions. We appreciate all of our listeners and the great community we have built at Royal Riot. Looking forward to the 2025 season! Take care of yourself and one another <3 Royal Riot is presented by . /episode/index/show/bf16f19f-e049-4717-8313-9855d475049f/id/33853217

RSL: Playoff Preview 10/25/2024

RSL: Playoff Preview Join the fellas at Royal Riot as we discuss the massive 2-1 win over vancouver, and preview the upcoming playoffs! All our episodes are presented by /episode/index/show/bf16f19f-e049-4717-8313-9855d475049f/id/33606462

URFC: Birthday Banger 10/22/2024

URFC: Birthday Banger Join Royal Riot in honoring the Utah Royals impressive season turnaround that falls just short of a playoff slot following this weekend's results. Despite the season soon coming to a close, the Royals came out blazing and celebrated a first half banger from birthday girl Claudia Zornoza, tying Angel City 1-1 on the road ahead of the international break. We'll wrap up the 2024 season on Friday, November 1st at 7:30pm at home, so let's show the Royals our support and pack the RioT to help defeat the impressive Gotham side. Royal Riot is presented by . /episode/index/show/bf16f19f-e049-4717-8313-9855d475049f/id/33575347

RSL: Decision Day Drama 10/18/2024

RSL: Decision Day Drama Join the boys at Royal Riot as we discuss the most dramatic day of the season. Decision day! We talk about what RSL fans need to watch for around the league and of course the return of Damir Kreilach. As always this episode is presented by /episode/index/show/bf16f19f-e049-4717-8313-9855d475049f/id/33509117

URFC: Who's the Boss?! 10/15/2024

URFC: Who's the Boss?! Join the Royal Riot crew for another episode talking all things Utah Royals. We recap the 3-0 win at home with Cloé Lacasse bagging a hat trick in the first half, becoming just the second NWSL player in history to do so. The win moves the Royals up to tenth place, with just two weeks left in the regular season. Playoff hopes remain alive... vibes are high! Come on you Royals! Presented by - click to support our podcast! /episode/index/show/bf16f19f-e049-4717-8313-9855d475049f/id/33472447

RSL: Moon Boy Magic 10/11/2024

RSL: Moon Boy Magic Join the fellas at Royal Riot as we discuss the much needed road win at SJ, we talk about the playoff push and much more! Friend of the podcast Kyle from RSL Soapbox joins this episode! As always you can find our episodes at /episode/index/show/bf16f19f-e049-4717-8313-9855d475049f/id/33420217

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