The Second Coming: Why Utah Royals’ NWSL return has yet to take off – scout report
When the NWSL announced that one of the two expansion sides entering the league in 2024 would be Utah Royals,...
David Astill is a freelance sports analyst who is currently Head of Women's Football at Total Football Analysis and also writes content for his own Substack page.
He has written about the women's game in many different countries and has been a guest on podcasts and radio shows to offer an expert opinion on topics connected to women's football.
He is a supporter of Liverpool FC and Leicester Tigers.
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