The Utah Royals were established on 16 November 2017, played from 2018 to 2020, and returned to the NWSL in 2024 after the franchise was reestablished in 2023. Home is America First Field in Sandy, capacity 20,213. The crest is a gold lioness head in Claret Red, Cobalt Blue and Victory Gold, flanked by two stylised footballs. The club drew 19,023 to its first ever match in March 2018, and Gunnhildur Yrsa Jonsdottir scored the first goal in Royals history. Majority ownership sits with Miller Sports and Entertainment.