EXPECTED OWN GOALS: NWSL Season Preview Week — Utah Royals, with Catalina Bush

American Soccer Analysis · Mar 8, 2026 · 27m

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The Utah Royals have brought in some Japanese stalwarts like Narumi Miura and Miyabi Moriya, as well as Mexican attacking talent Kiana Palacios. But is that anywhere close to enough to get them to the playoffs? ⁠Catalina Bush⁠ of ⁠ASA Viz Hub⁠ chatted with the guys about the clear strategy behind Utah's roster construction, and how it likely won't be enough for respectability in 2026.

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