On Saturday, March 24, the Utah Royals FC will kickoff their highly-anticipated inaugural NWSL season against the Orlando Pride. The team has endured a rigorous preseason of fitness tests, scrimmages, and travel — and now are looking to reap the fruits of their labor.
Here are five things to look forward to on Saturday.
1.) The NWSL
Established in 2012, the National Women’s Soccer League is the longest running women’s professional league in the United States. It not only represents the highest level of women’s soccer in the country, but, is arguably the most elite in the world.