2025 NWSL Previews: Angel City FC and Utah Royals FC

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2025 NWSL Previews: Angel City FC and Utah Royals FC

Hello and welcome to our 2025 NWSL previews. We’ve got some new writers, some old writers, but lots of exciting analytical insights coming at you ahead of a very exciting 2025 season. If you want some extended audio preview content, check out the xOwn Goals Podcast (available wherever you get your pods).

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NWSL Mini-Previews: OL Reign, Portland Thorns, and Utah Royals FC

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NWSL Mini-Previews: OL Reign, Portland Thorns, and Utah Royals FC

In the time since the first round of mini-previews, the 2020 NWSL season has taken the form of a short tournament called The Challenge Cup, which is to be played from the end of June until the end of July. Many questions remain about how the competition will shape up, including which players will ultimately choose to participate. In this edition of mini-previews, we travel out west to preview OL Reign, Portland Thorns, and Utah Royals FC. From name changes to significant roster overhauls to new coaching staff, each of these teams has something new in store for the upcoming season.

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