Without further ado, the Utah Royals FC roster for the inaugural 2018 NWSL season:
Key: FED - 2018 Federation Player; INTL - International Player; D45 - 45-Day Disabled List; PEN - Pending Arrival; DD – Dispersal Draft
GOALKEEPERS (2):
Nicole Barnhart, Abby Smith (DD).
DEFENDERS (7):
Rachel Corsie (INTL-SCO), Brooke Elby (DD), Sydney Miramontez, Rebecca Moros, Kelley O’Hara (FED-USA), Becky Sauerbrunn (FED-USA), Alex Arlitt (D45)
MIDFIELDERS (10):
Gunny Jonsdottir (INTL-ICE), Maegan Kelly, Lo’eau LaBonta, Mandy Laddish, Taylor Lytle, Diana Matheson (FED-CAN), Alexa Newfield, Desiree Scott (FED-CAN), Erika Tymrak, Katrina Gorry (PEN; INTL-AUS)
FORWARDS (5):
Katie Bowen (INTL-NZ), Brittany Ratcliffe, Katie Stengel (DD), Elise Thorsnes (INTL-NOR), Amy Rodriguez (FED-USA, D45)
A few notes to keep in mind:
- Two players have been placed on the 45-day disabled list: Defender Alex Arlitt (knee) and forward Amy Rodriguez continues her rehab from an anterior curate ligament tear (ACL) from an April 2017 injury.