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Utah Royals defender Kate Del Fava is on this week’s Friendlies to discuss one of the biggest turnaround stories in the NWSL. She reflects on the Royals' dramatic rise, what makes the club's internationally diverse roster so special, and how the team has built momentum heading into this season.

Kate also opens up about her incredible durability as one of the NWSL's "Iron Women," her ambition to break into the USWNT, and the imposter syndrome she's faced throughout her career.

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00:00 Utah Royals to Kansas City Move
09:17 Kansas City’s 2022 Championship Run
11:43 Returning to Utah Royals
15:20 Utah's Impact & Turnaround
23:44 Supporting KK Ream
25:40 Atop the Standings
27:04 Being NWSL’s Iron Woman
29:59 USWNT Call-Up
33:39 Fan voicemail!

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