Utah Royals FC release final roster for 2018 season

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.
• Midfielder Katrina Gorry is with Australia’s National Team for 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifying. She will report to Salt Lake City on or before Sunday, April 22.
• Remember the three former Boston Breakers players (Stengel, Smith, and Elby) do not count towards the roster limit or the salary cap.
• Also, players who do not count against the active 18-20 roster limit: D45 – 45-Day Disabled List  and PEN — Pending.

The season starts this Saturday, March 24. The Royals travel to face Alex Morgan, Ali Krieger, Marta, and the Orlando Pride at Orlando City Stadium this Saturday, March 24, at 5:30 p.m. MT.