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Utah Royals FC
Reborn in 2024 after a four-year absence, Utah Royals FC are now in their third season back and working to prove that the franchise's return was not just a second chance but the start of something lasting in the Beehive State.
2024–Present
The Return
Professional women's soccer comes back to Utah
The reborn Utah Royals FC entered the NWSL in 2024 with the benefit of an existing fan base that remembered the original franchise. New ownership has committed to building a sustainable, competitive club, and the return of women's professional soccer to Utah was welcomed by a market that had shown genuine enthusiasm during the original run. The challenge is building a roster that can compete immediately in a league that has grown significantly since the Royals first departed.
Key Facts
- Returned to the NWSL in 2024 after a four-year absence
- Original franchise played from 2018 to 2020 before relocation to Kansas City
- New ownership group committed to building a sustainable franchise
- Play at America First Field alongside MLS's Real Salt Lake