Grizzlies Sign Pair of Defenseman

July 6, 2020 - West Valley City, Utah - The Utah Grizzlies, proud affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche, have signed defensemen Alex Lepkowski and Edwin Hookenson for the 2020-21 season. Lepkowski played at Acadia University for the past 4 seasons, where he had 5 goals and 13 assists. Before attending Acadia, Lepkowski played in 62 games with the ECHL's Missouri Mavericks in the 2014-15 season. He also has experience with Greenville of the ECHL and Rochester in the AHL. Lepkowski also has 5 years of experienc... Full Story

Utah Royals FC Top Sky Blue FC 1-0

July 4, 2020 - SANDY, Utah - Utah Royals FC (1-0-1, 4 points) earned its first win of the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup presented by P&G and Secret with a 1-0 victory over Sky Blue FC on Saturday morning. Forward Amy Rodriguez scored the lone goal of the match thanks to a pin-point assist from midfielder Vero Boquete in the 41st minute. The win marked the first for Head Coach Craig Harrington with Utah Royals FC and as a head coach in the National Women's Soccer League. Postgame Quotes from UTAvNJ. Royals F... Full Story

Real Salt Lake Signs Nick Besler to Contract Extension

July 3, 2020 - HERRIMAN, Utah - Real Salt Lake has signed midfielder Nick Besler to a contract extension, the club announced today. "We're excited to keep Nick here. He is a player of the culture that you want to try to develop as a coach. He works extremely hard every day, he's always ready to go and is a player that has earned a lot of respect from his teammates," RSL Head Coach Freddy Juarez said. "He's an important player for us and I think he will be a bit player for us going into this Orlando trip." ... Full Story

Utah Royals FC Continues NWSL Challenge Cup Saturday against Sky Blue FC

July 3, 2020 - SANDY, Utah - Utah Royals FC is set to face Sky Blue FC on Saturday, July 4 in an Independence Day clash for each team's second match in the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup presented by P&G and Secret. The match will kick off at 10:30 a.m. MT at Zions Bank Stadium and will be streamed live on the CBS All-Access Platform and broadcast locally on the radio on ESPN700. After a spirited come-from-behind draw against the Houston Dash to open the tournament, Royals FC now looks to build on its first perfor... Full Story

• Utah Royals FC Continues NWSL Challenge Cup Saturday against Sky Blue FC - Utah Royals FC (NWSL) July 3
• Real Monarchs Announce Full Schedule for 2020 USL Championship Season - Real Monarchs SLC (USL) July 2
• Grizzlies Extend Qualifying Offer to Three Players - Utah Grizzlies (ECHL) July 2
• Real Monarchs to Open Rio Tinto Stadium on July 11 for First Match with Fans in Attendance - Real Monarchs SLC (USL) July 2
• Salt Lake Bees Statement on Minor League Baseball - Salt Lake Bees (PCL) June 30
• Utah Royals FC Earns Dramatic Draw in 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup Opener - Utah Royals FC (NWSL) June 30
• Stars Recognized for Earning Top Record in Western Conference - Salt Lake City Stars (G League) June 29
• Utah Royals FC Open NWSL Challenge Cup Venture Tuesday against Houston Dash - Utah Royals FC (NWSL) June 29
• Jarrell Brantley Earns All-NBA G League First Team, All-Rookie Honors - Salt Lake City Stars (G League) June 26
• Stars Launch Online Auction to Benefit Racial Equity and Inclusion Fund - Salt Lake City Stars (G League) June 25
• Stars Launch Online Auction to Benefit Racial Equity and Inclusion Fund - Salt Lake City Stars (G League) June 25
• MLS Is Back Tournament Schedule & Broadcast Details Announced - Utah Royals FC (NWSL) June 24
• Schiller Named NBA G League Coach of the Year, Taylor Named Executive of the Year - Salt Lake City Stars (G League) June 24
• Grizzlies Sign Beaulieu for Upcoming Season - Utah Grizzlies (ECHL) June 24
• Utah Royals FC Announce Updated Schedule for 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup Presented by P&G and Secret - Utah Royals FC (NWSL) June 23
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• Utah Royals FC (NWSL)
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July 8	NWSL	OL Reign at Utah (Utah Tournament)	12:30 p.m.
July 4	NWSL	Sky Blue FC 0 at Utah 1 (Utah Tournament)	Final
July 4	USL	SLC at Colorado Springs	Ppd.
July 4	MLS	Salt Lake at LA Galaxy	Ppd.
July 1	MLS	Kansas City at Salt Lake	Ppd.
June 30	NWSL	Utah 3 at Houston 3 (Utah Tournament)	Final
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• Animated, expressive and confident? Meet the new Tony Bradley - G League KSL (July 7)
• RSL defender Nedum Onuoha to skip MLS tournament as team arrives in Orlando - MLS Salt Lake Tribune (July 6)
• Real Salt Lake holds first training session in MLS's Orlando bubble - MLS Deseret News (July 6)
• Frenzied NWSL Challenge Cup giving many players a chance to perform - NWSL Deseret News (July 6)
• Guaranteed quarterfinal game in Challenge Cup taking pressure off NWSL teams while allowing for youth development - NWSL Salt Lake Tribune (July 5)
• How coronavirus led to MLS TV coverage experimentation - MLS Los Angeles Times (July 5)
• Amy Rodriguez, Vero Boquete combo finds success in Utah Royals FC's 1-0 Challenge Cup win over Sky Blue FC - NWSL Deseret News (July 5)
• Utah Royals move up in Challenge Cup table with win over Sky Blue FC - NWSL Orlando Sentinel (July 5)
• Amy Rodriguez's first-half strike leads Utah Royals to first win of 2020, 1-0 over Sky Blue - NWSL KSL (July 4)
• Amy Rodriguez leads Utah Royals to 1-0 win over Sky Blue - NWSL New York Daily News (July 4)
• Amy Rodriguez goal lifts Utah Royals FC over Sky Blue FC in NWSL Challenge Cup - NWSL Deseret News (July 4)
• Utah Royals get first win of season with 1-0 victory over Sky Blue FC - NWSL Salt Lake Tribune (July 4)
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