Utah Royals FC releases its 2020 schedule; it’s front-loaded with difficulty

The Utah Royals FC released its 2020 season schedule Tuesday morning, and it will be in for some early challenges.Four of the team’s first six games are on the road, starting with the season opener against the Portland Thorns on April 18. After the home opener the following week, the Royals play three straight road games away from Rio Tinto Stadium.Utah had a stint of three consecutive road games in 2019, but it didn’t come until August. That stretch saw the Royals win two and draw o