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Utah Royals Clinch First NWSL Playoff Berth in Club History

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Utah Royals Clinch First NWSL Playoff Berth in Club History
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The Utah Royals have officially qualified for the NWSL postseason for the first time in club history following a home victory against the Kansas City Current on Saturday, October 17. The team has achieved several club records during the 2026 regular season.

Key takeaways

  • The Utah Royals clinched their first-ever NWSL postseason berth following a win on Saturday, October 17.
  • The 2026 team has set club records for total wins, points, goals, and home and road wins.
  • The squad's 14-5-10 record represents the club's best since the Return to Royalty.
  • The final regular-season match is scheduled for Sunday, November 1, against Gotham FC.

The Utah Royals have officially secured a postseason berth for the first time in club history following a home win against the Kansas City Current on Saturday, October 17, according to a report published October 23, 2026.

The 2026 squad has achieved the best record since the Return to Royalty, posting a 14-5-10 W-L-T record. This performance includes club records for points (47), goals scored (44), total wins (14), home wins (eight), and road wins (six). The team has also established a club-best road record of 6-3-4, totaling 21 points away from home.

Head Coach Jimmy Coenraets has led the team to its best season in Utah history, featuring an offense that has scored 44 goals in 2026. This total is only six goals shy of the combined totals from the 2024 and 2025 seasons.

The Utah Royals will travel to face Gotham FC on Sunday, November 1, in their final regular-season match. The team has the opportunity to improve its playoff seeding during this upcoming road game.

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