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Boot Room 801
by Boot Room 801
Boot Room 801 is where Real Salt Lake fans come to debrief the match, talk tactics in plain English, and look ahead to what’s next. Hosted by Giles and Kayla Sims, it’s a weekly boot room conversation that mixes analysis, honest reactions, and listener questions from the 801 and beyond.
Episodes
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Boot Room 801 Episode 16- Six points?! In this economy?!
It was a good weekend for soccer in Utah as both Real Salt Lake and the Utah Royals came away with three points at home, and after some of the results we’ve had to talk about lately, we’re more than happy to enjoy this one. In Episode 16, Giles and Kayla break down RSL’s 3-0 win and clean sheet,...
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Episode 15- When will it end?
Boot Room 801 is officially on video! We debut our new Studio E set and break down a rough week for Utah soccer. RSL’s winless streak reaches 13 matches as injuries pile up, young players are thrown into bigger roles, and the search for goals continues. On the Royals side, we recap a wild match...
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Episode 14- From Bottom to Belief: The Utah Royals’ Historic Rise
The Utah Royals entered the season with plenty to prove. Now, after a historic turnaround and a 10-match unbeaten run, they have transformed expectations and established themselves among the NWSL’s contenders. Giles and Kayla dedicate this special Royal Roundtable episode to the Royals’ season so...
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Episode 13- Felling Timbers
RSL got the response it needed, the Royals kept rolling, and the Boot Room goes solo this week. With Kayla out sick, Giles rides solo for a slightly delayed episode covering Real Salt Lake’s dominant 2-0 win over the Portland Timbers, the club’s first clean sheet of 2026, and standout…
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Episode 12- What A Messi Week.
Episode 12 is packed from front to back as Boot Room 801 breaks down a busy week around Real Salt Lake and Utah Royals FC. We start with club news, including RSL matches returning to local re-air broadcasts on KMYU and Tyler Wolff’s loan to Sacramento Republic FC. Then we dive into RSL’s...
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Episode 11.5- Mid-Week Miami Messi Minisode
Real Salt Lake has a mid-week heavyweight in the Fortress, and we had to jump back into the Boot Room for a Miami minisode. In this episode, we look ahead to RSL vs. Inter Miami CF on Wednesday night at America First Field. RSL enters the match at 5-1-1 with 16 points, riding home momentum and...
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Episode 11- There's No Win Like Home
Real Salt Lake delivered one of its strongest performances of the season in a 3-1 win over Sporting Kansas City, and we’re breaking it all down in Episode 11 of Boot Room 801. Diego Luna made his first start of 2026 and wasted no time making an impact, Zavier Gozo continued his breakout run, and...
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Episode 10- Point Taken
Real Salt Lake rescued a point in San Diego and pushed its unbeaten run to four matches. In Episode 10 of Boot Room 801, we break down the 2-2 draw with San Diego FC, including Sergi Solans opening the scoring, Diego Luna’s second-half impact, and Victor Olatunji coming off the bench to score the...
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Episode 9- RSL Is Alright Alright Alright
Late drama in Sandy. Three straight wins. Plenty to talk about. This week on Boot Room 801, we break down Real Salt Lake’s 2-1 comeback win over Austin FC as RSL made it three straight victories to open the 2026 season strong. After falling behind on a first-half set piece, RSL responded with...
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Episode 8- Stealing The Keys To The Benz
Real Salt Lake heads home with three points, and Boot Room 801 is here to break it all down. In Episode 8, Giles and Kayla recap RSL’s road win in Atlanta, dig into the biggest performances from the match, hand out their Three Crowns, and react to listener questions, hot takes, and shoutouts from...
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Episode 7- The Boys Are Back in Town
Boot Room 801 | Episode 7: The Boys Are Back in Town Real Salt Lake opens the home schedule with a 2–1 win over the Seattle Sounders, and there is a lot to break down from a night that showcased the club’s young core. In this episode, Giles and Kayla recap the home opener at America First Field,...
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Home Opener Post Match Presser
Post Match Presser for #RSLvSEA with #RSL HC Pablo, Rafa Cabral, and Aiden Hezarkhani
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Episode 6- The Kids Are Alright
In Episode 6 of Boot Room 801, we break down Real Salt Lake’s 1-0 season-opening loss at Vancouver, but the scoreline only tells part of the story. With several key players unavailable, RSL’s young core stepped into big moments and showed they may be ready for real roles sooner than expected. We...
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Real Salt Lake Post Vancouver Match Presser With Pablo Mastroeni & Aiden Hezarkhani
Real Salt Lake post-match press conference interviews with Head Coach Pablo Mastroeni and defender Aiden Hezarkhani. In this episode, we bring you the full media availability from after the match, including Pablo’s thoughts on the performance and standards, roster availability updates (injuries…
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Episode 5- It Begins! Season Predictions
The soccerless stretch is over. In Episode 5, we close the book on preseason and set the table for opening day with a full RSL season kickoff: preseason recap, roster check-in, projected XI talk, bold predictions, a Vancouver road preview, and your questions from the Boot Room 801 community. On…
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Episode 4- Another Juan!
RSL’s California camp is officially underway, and we’ve got plenty to chew on. We start with the 1–1 preseason draw vs Orange County SC, including Zavier Gozo’s finish, the moments that stood out, and the one defensive breakdown that gifted the equalizer. We also hit the biggest “keep an eye on…
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Episode 3- Setbacks and Signings
RSL’s Portugal trip hit a bump in Faro (Jan 30, 2026) with a 2-0 loss to FC Dallas: strong first-half control, then a brutal start to the second half and a late giveaway capped by former RSL man Anderson Julio. We also cover the extra 45-minute fitness period that finished 1-1, featuring a Tyler...
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Episode 2- Rumorpalooza!
Episode 2 is packed with preseason storylines as we recap Real Salt Lake’s Atlantic Cup match vs Brøndby, run through key injuries to watch, and preview what’s next on the schedule with the FC Dallas match (no stream) plus upcoming dates against Orange County SC and LA Galaxy before the MLS…
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Episode 1- Where did our DPs go?
Boot Room 801 is officially open. In Episode 1, we introduce the show, break down what RSL’s offseason and preseason are signaling, and recap the latest preseason match with our biggest tactical and roster takeaways. We also dig into the Miller Group supporter survey and share how fans can give...
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Boot Room 801 is where Real Salt Lake fans come to debrief the match, talk tactics in plain English, and look ahead to what’s next. Hosted by Giles and Kayla Sims, it’s a weekly boot room conversation that mixes analysis, honest reactions, and listener questions from the 801 and beyond.
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Boot Room 801 is where Real Salt Lake fans come to debrief the match, talk tactics in plain English, and look ahead to what’s next. Hosted by Giles and Kayla Sims, it’s a weekly boot room conversation that mixes analysis, honest reactions, and listener questions from the 801 and beyond.
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