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Utah Royals FC earn first playoff victory over San Diego Wave FC, 1-0

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Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Utah Royals FC earn first playoff victory over San Diego Wave FC, 1-0

Summary

The Utah Royals FC secured a 1-0 victory against the San Diego Wave FC in the NWSL quarterfinals on November 6, 2026. Kiana Palacios scored the only goal in the 30th minute following a cross from Cloé Lacasse. Utah, who was the seventh seed, achieved its first-ever playoff win by defeating the second-seeded Wave, who dominated possession but could not capitalize. Utah goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn recorded four saves to secure her sixth clean sheet. The Royals will advance to face either the Washington Spirit or Portland Thorns in the next round.

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Status Watch

•Utah Royals FC won 1-0 against San Diego Wave FC in the quarterfinals.
•Kiana Palacios scored the game's sole goal in the 30th minute.
•Mandy McGlynn made four saves for Utah, securing a clean sheet.
•Utah was the seventh seed, while San Diego was the second seed.
•Next, Utah will face either Washington Spirit or Portland Thorns.

Latest Updates

5:50 AMYahoo Sports — TST Images: Utah Royals FC defeat Wave FC, 1-0, at Snapdragon Stadium
5:44 AMYahoo Sports — The Utah Royals stun the San Diego Wave 1-0 in the NWSL quarterfinals

What they're saying

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SAN DIEGO (AP) — The seventh-seeded Utah Royals earned their first ever playoff win by upsetting the No. 2 seeded San Diego Wave 1-0 in the quarterfinals of the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs Friday night.
— Yahoo Sports