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Utah Royals will be desperate for points as they host Bay FC in the NWSL at the America First Field on Friday.
The hosts are rock bottom in the standings, having only managed to win two out of their 16 fixtures so far. Bay are nine points ahead in eighth place and have three wins in their last five matches. This should be a fairly straightforward task for the visitors but the Royals will be hoping to pull off an upset.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Utah Royals vs Bay FC kick-off time
| Date: | August 23, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 9.30 pm ET |
| Venue: | America First Field |
The match will be played at the America First Field on Friday, with kick-off at 9.30 pm ET for fans in the US.
How to watch Utah Royals vs Bay FC online - TV channels & live streams
The match and its highlights will be shown on NWSL+ in the US. Live updates can be found here on GOAL.
How to watch anywhere with VPN
If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sport.
Team news & squads
Utah Royals team news
The Royals have no fresh injury concerns to deal with ahead of their NWSL game against Bay on Friday.
Hannah Betfort, Ally Sentnor, and Michele Vasconcelos are all expected to feature in the matchday squad as they chase points to get off the bottom of the table.
Utah Royals possible XI: Haught; Burns, Del Fava, Tejada, Pogarch; Foederer, Nyberg; Mozingo, Sentnor, Monaghan; Betfort.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Haught, Nelson, Roque |
| Defenders: | Griffitts, Flynn, Del Fava, Burns, Merrick, Pogarch, Tejada, Riehl, Dorsey |
| Midfielders: | Nyberg, Henry, Fraser, Tagliaferri, Cluff, Foederer, Gray |
| Forwards: | Monaghan, Vasconcelos, Sentnor, Onumonu, Mozingo, Tucker, Betfort, Tanaka |
Bay FC team news
Racheal Kundananji, Asisat Oshoala and Lysianne Proulx have all returned to the squad following the conclusion of their international commitments.
With no injuries to worry about, Bay should be able to field a strong lineup for this fixture.
Bay FC possible XI: Rowland; Dydasco, Menges, Beattie, Malonson; Bailey, Pickett, Anderson; Boade, Oshoala, Kundananji.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Rowland, Lowder, Allen, Proulx |
| Defenders: | King, Dydasco, Menges, Beattie, Brewster, Malonson, Pickett, Moreau, Sharples |
| Midfielders: | Doms, Castellanos, Shepherd, Conti, Anderson, Bailey, Loera |
| Forwards: | Marfo, Oshoala, Kundananji, Camberos, Boade, Hill |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | Bay 0-1 Utah Royals | NWSL |