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Utah Royals defender Kaleigh Riehl signs contract extension through 2027

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 11:13 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Utah Royals defender Kaleigh Riehl signs contract extension through 2027

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The Utah Royals announced on September 4 that defender Kaleigh Riehl has signed a contract extension keeping her with the club through the 2027 season. The agreement includes an option for the 2028 season. Riehl joined the team in November 2023 following a trade from the San Diego Wave. Since her arrival, she has recorded 43 appearances for the Utah Royals and has been a fixture on the team's backline. Earlier this year, on August 2, she reached a career milestone by making her 100th NWSL appearance during a match against the Portland Thorns. Prior to the team's match against Boston Legacy FC at America First Field in Sandy, Utah, the club honored her with a framed jersey to commemorate her century of league appearances.

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•Kaleigh Riehl signed an extension with the Utah Royals through 2027 with a 2028 option.
•The defender joined the Utah Royals in November 2023 via trade from the San Diego Wave.
•Riehl has logged 43 total appearances for the Utah Royals since joining the club.
•She reached 100 total NWSL appearances during a game against the Portland Thorns on August 2.
•The Utah Royals honored Riehl for her 100-cap milestone before the September 4 match.

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