Enemy Scouting Report: Utah Royals FC
(image via Utah Royals FC)
The Houston Dash will be looking for their first win since the international break against a red-hot Utah Royals side.
The head-to-head record in this match up favors Utah, with five wins compared to Houston’s three. Notably, the Dash have never won a regular-season match on the road against the Royals, raising the question of whether this could finally be the moment they break through.
Utah enters the match on a five-game unbeaten run, with impressive results against strong opponents like Seattle Reign FC and Angel City FC. It’s clear this is a team in form and one the Dash cannot afford to take lightly.
By the Numbers
Goals per 90: 1.43 (Tied for 6th in NWSL)
Goals conceded per 90: 0.86 (4th in NWSL)
Possession: 51.1% (8th in NWSL)
Top scorer: Cloé Lacasse, Mina Tanaka, Tatumn Milazzo, and Lara Prašnikar (2)
Most assists: Cloé Lacasse (2)
Head Coach
Jimmy Coenraets
The Belgian coach has not had the strongest start to his tenure as head coach of the Royals. Coenraets, however, enjoyed an impressive beginning to his managerial career, highlighted by a successful spell with OH Leuven in his home country. He played a key role in turning the club around, guiding them from relegation danger to survival in the Pro League. He departed with a record of 77 wins, 26 draws, and 12 losses, earning Manager of the Year honors for the 2021–22 season.
His record with the Royals currently stands at 17 wins, 20 losses, and 10 draws, though there are signs of improvement with the team’s recent form.
Last Five Matches
March 25 - Washington 1-1 Utah
March 28 - Boston 1-2 Utah
April 3 - Utah 1-0 Chicago
April 26 - Seattle 0-3 Utah
May 2 - Angel City 0-1 Utah
Last Match Staring XI (from FotMob)
Here’s how Utah lined up for their last NWSL game, a 1-0 win against Angel City.
2026 Roster
Goalkeepers: Mandy McGlynn, Mia Justus, DeAira Jackson
Defenders: Tatumn Milazzo, Kameron Simmonds, Janni Thomsen, Kate Del Fava, Nuria Rábano, Ana Tejada, Kaleigh Riehl, Miyabi
Midfielders: Cece Delzer, Narumi, Alex Loera, Dayanna Pierre-Louis, Courtney Brown, Aria Negai, Madison Hammond
Forwards: Paige Cronin, Lara Prašnikar, Mina Tanaka, Brecken Mozingo, KK Ream, Kiana Palacios, Cloé Lacasse, Alexa Spaanstra
