Looks like someone is making a comeback! On March 11, the NWSL announced the return of the Utah Royals as an expansion team. This was right after Utah was awarded expansion team rights. Let’s save the date for 2024 when the team returns.
We all remember what went wrong last time the Utah Royals played in the NWSL. So it’s totally normal for you to be anxious about whether their return is good or bad. To help you decide, here is everything you need to know about the return of the Utah Royals.
The New Ownership
An important thing to know is that the Utah Royals is the sister team to MLS’ Real Salt Lake. Why is that important? It’s important because Ryan Smith and David Blitzer, owners of RSL, will be Utah Royals’ new owners. We are definitely excited to see what they will bring to the table.
We will also see Blitzer on the NWSL’s board of governors as the “new” Utah Royals’ representative.
Since we keep mentioning all the new things in Utah Royals, it’s only normal that we mention their new president. Michelle Hyncik, RSL’s general counsel, is Utah Royals’ new president.
New @UtahRoyalsFC president Michelle Hyncik just wrapped up a 30-minute call with the media. More to come in the newsletter, but a few highlights:
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