HERRIMAN, UT (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) - Utah Royals FC announces its initial 2025 preseason roster consisting of 22 contracted players along with 9 non-roster invitees for a total of 31 players who will spend preseason with Utah under the direction of Head Coach Jimmy Coenraets. The club has also finalized dates and matches for the 2026 preseason.

The Royals return 18 players from the 2025 season which saw a club record eight match unbeaten streak from August to October. Four players have joined the club for the 2026 season and beyond. Two Japanese players make their way to the Wasatch Front with Narumi Miura moving from Washington Spirit and Miyabi Moriya coming from Angel City FC. Also moving east from Los Angeles, Madison Hammond is signed through 2027. Finally, Utah native Courtney Brown returns to her home state after getting drafted by Washington Spirit in 2024.

Additionally, both Mina Tanaka and Moriya have received green cards and will no longer occupy international roster spots, while Miura received a green card with the Spirit, leaving Utah with five occupied and two unoccupied international spots.

UTAH ROYALS FC 2025 PRESEASON ROSTER:

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