It was a good weekend for soccer in Utah as both Real Salt Lake and the Utah Royals came away with three points at home, and after some of the results we’ve had to talk about lately, we’re more than happy to enjoy this one.

In Episode 16, Giles and Kayla break down RSL’s 3-0 win and clean sheet, what looked different this time around, and whether this performance gives us any reason to feel better about where the team is heading.

Then we turn to the Royals and a much-needed result of their own, the players who stepped up, and what this team continues to show even as the season winds down.

We also catch up on the latest club news, look ahead to the Royals taking on Louisville and RSL facing Philadelphia, and make our predictions for what comes next.

For once, we get to talk about TWO wins. We’re going to enjoy it.

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We debut our new Studio E set and break down a rough week for Utah soccer. RSL’s winless streak reaches 13 matches as injuries pile up, young players are thrown into bigger roles, and the search for goals continues.

On the Royals side, we recap a wild match against Angel City, Mandy McGlynn’s huge performance in goal, Kate Del Fava’s Iron Woman streak, and what’s next against North Carolina.

Plus, a shoutout to Build-A-Bear Workshop at Fashion Place Mall for supporting the Teddy Bear Toss benefiting Primary Children’s Hospital.

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The Utah Royals entered the season with plenty to prove. Now, after a historic turnaround and a 10-match unbeaten run, they have transformed expectations and established themselves among the NWSL’s contenders.

Giles and Kayla dedicate this special Royal Roundtable episode to the Royals’ season so far, revisiting the matches and moments that changed everything. They discuss Jimmy Coenraets’ impact, the team’s defensive identity, the chemistry developing throughout the roster, and the players who have powered Utah’s rise.

They also hand out midseason grades, debate the team’s MVP and biggest surprises, examine the areas that still need improvement, and look ahead at Utah’s playoff prospects and what would make this season a true success.

Has success been redefined for the Utah Royals, and how high can this team climb?

RSL got the response it needed, the Royals kept rolling, and the Boot Room goes solo this week.

With Kayla out sick, Giles rides solo for a slightly delayed episode covering Real Salt Lake’s dominant 2-0 win over the Portland Timbers, the club’s first clean sheet of 2026, and standout performances from Diego Luna, Zavier Gozo, Rafa Cabral, and Noel Caliskan.

Then we shift to the Utah Royals, who stayed hot with a 2-0 win over Houston Dash, extended their shutout streak, and continued one of the best runs of form in club history behind big performances from Cloé Lacasse, Mina Tanaka, Courtney Brown, Kate Del Fava, and Mandy McGlynn.

Also in this episode:

RSL’s attack clicking again
Luna and Gozo earning MLS Team of the Matchday honors
What the clean sheet means going forward
A look ahead to RSL at FC Dallas
The Royals’ defensive identity
Utah’s road test against Bay FC
Solo 3 Crowns picks for RSL and the Royals

Thanks for your patience with the delayed episode, and best wishes to Kayla as she rests up and recovers.

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Episode 12 is packed from front to back as Boot Room 801 breaks down a busy week around Real Salt Lake and Utah Royals FC.

We start with club news, including RSL matches returning to local re-air broadcasts on KMYU and Tyler Wolff’s loan to Sacramento Republic FC. Then we dive into RSL’s three-match stretch, from the 4-2 statement win over San Diego FC, to the 2-0 home loss against Inter Miami, to the frustrating 2-1 road loss at LA Galaxy.

We talk Diego Luna’s fast start, Sergi Solans’ first professional brace, Morgan Guilavogui’s first RSL goal, Rafael Cabral’s massive saves, Zavier Gozo’s continued rise, Diego Luna’s 100th MLS appearance, and the late controversy in Carson.

Royal Round Table is back as we recap the Utah Royals’ historic 3-0 road win over Seattle Reign, including the fastest goal in club history, Narumi Miura’s debut goal, and a clean-sheet performance that pushed Utah into the top three of the NWSL standings.

Plus, we announce our scarf giveaway winner, hand out 3 Crowns candidates, go From the Stands, and look ahead to RSL vs. Portland and Royals at Angel City.

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Real Salt Lake has a mid-week heavyweight in the Fortress, and we had to jump back into the Boot Room for a Miami minisode.

In this episode, we look ahead to RSL vs. Inter Miami CF on Wednesday night at America First Field. RSL enters the match at 5-1-1 with 16 points, riding home momentum and chasing a seven-match unbeaten run. Miami comes to Utah at 4-1-3 with 15 points, bringing the spotlight, the stars, and yes, the Messi factor.

We talk about whether RSL can treat this match like a statement game instead of a spectacle, how much the short turnaround matters, whether Pablo Mastroeni rotates or rides the hot hand, and what it would mean nationally if RSL keeps its perfect home start alive.

RSL is hot. Miami brings the spotlight. America First Field should be loud.

Who keeps the momentum?

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Real Salt Lake delivered one of its strongest performances of the season in a 3-1 win over Sporting Kansas City, and we’re breaking it all down in Episode 11 of Boot Room 801. Diego Luna made his first start of 2026 and wasted no time making an impact, Zavier Gozo continued his breakout run, and Sergi Solans found the net as RSL stretched its unbeaten run to five. We dig into the biggest moments, the standout performances, and what this result says about where Pablo Mastroeni’s side is heading.

We also head over to the Utah Royals, who picked up their first home win of the season with a 1-0 result over Chicago. Then it’s time for Giles’s 3 Crowns and Kayla’s 3 Crowns, From the Stands, and an early look ahead to RSL vs. San Diego and the Royals’ next match.

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Real Salt Lake rescued a point in San Diego and pushed its unbeaten run to four matches. In Episode 10 of Boot Room 801, we break down the 2-2 draw with San Diego FC, including Sergi Solans opening the scoring, Diego Luna’s second-half impact, and Victor Olatunji coming off the bench to score the late equalizer. We also dig into what this match said about RSL’s resilience, the growing importance of the bench, and whether this team deserved more than a point on the road.

We also hand out our 3 Crowns, look at the latest from the Utah Royals, answer listener questions in From The Stands, and take an early look ahead to Sporting Kansas City after the international break.

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