The Utah Royals have achieved several milestones during the 2026 NWSL season, according to a September 5 report.
The club has set a new record for the most wins in a single season with 12 victories. This includes a 10-game unbeaten streak that began with a tie against Washington Spirit on March 25 and lasted until a loss to Chicago Stars FC on July 5.
Individual player milestones were highlighted during the season. On September 4, defender Kaleigh Riehl was honored for her 100th NWSL appearance, a milestone reached during a 5-1 win against Portland Thorns FC on August 2. Additionally, Tanaka, Miyabi, and Narumi became the first three Japanese players to score in a single NWSL game during a 3-2 victory against Bay FC.
Cloé Lacasse has tied the NWSL single-season record with 10 assists and has recorded 17 total goal involvements, breaking the previous club record of 12. Other players reaching 50 appearances include Ana Tejada, Brecken Mozingo, Courtney Brown, and Mandy McGlynn.
The club has also established new scoring records, including five goals in a single game against Portland Thorns and four set piece goals during a 4-1 win against North Carolina Courage.
Head Coach Jimmy Coenraets has managed 50 games for the Royals, having taken over as interim on July 7, 2024, and as full-time head coach on October 24, 2024.
Mandy McGlynn recorded her 200th career save during a 3-2 road loss to Chicago Stars. Tanaka was selected for the NWSL Best XI in August after scoring three goals that month, which brought her total to 15 goals, the top of the Royals all-time scoring chart.
