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The Utah Royals sit 4th in the NWSL with a 14-4-9 record as they face critical roster battles ahead of the playoffs. Cloé Lacasse struggled with only two shots against Kansas City, raising questions about her partnership with Savannah DeMelo. Meanwhile, Paige Del Fava’s passing accuracy highlights a midfield gap that needs addressing.

Hosts Paige and Craig analyze the impact of DeMelo’s return, the defensive vulnerabilities exposed by Kansas City, and the rising competition from Gotham FC, Angel City, and Denver. They discuss whether a young winger or forward coming off the bench will be the key difference-maker in the final stretch.

The episode explores midfield depth, defensive discipline, and roster-cut predictions for the postseason. With Mia Justus and Lorena’s performances noted, the hosts evaluate who trends up or down for the final squad selection.

In this episode: Lacasse's Isolation & DeMelo's Role · Midfield Control & Defensive Depth · Roster Cuts & Playoff Predictions.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/nwsl/uta/2026-10-07/transcript.html

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