Lo LaBonta spent three seasons playing for the Utah Royals FC, and in a recent interview with Sam’s Army podcast, she spoke openly about some of the frustrations she and other players endured as members of Utah’s professional women’s soccer club. LaBonta describes the toxic culture that existed within the organization at the time, while highlighting the respect and closeness the Royals players had for one another.
We have transcribed some key quotes from the podcast about LaBonta’s experience with Utah Royals FC. LaBonta also speaks about her time playing in Australia’s W-League, returning to Kansas City and their upcoming season, and her relationship RSL fan favorite Roger Espinoza, to whom she is now engaged.