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Utah Royals stunned San Diego Wave 1-0 to secure their first-ever NWSL playoff win, as the quarter-final round produced drama across the board.
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Utah Royals have written a new chapter in their history, dumping second-seeded San Diego Wave 1-0 to claim the franchise's first-ever NWSL playoff victory.
Kiana Palacios struck the decisive blow on 30 minutes, and goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn was immense between the sticks, keeping San Diego at bay for the remainder of the contest.
Washington Spirit delivered the most emphatic result of the quarter-finals, dismantling Portland Thorns 4-1. Trinity Rodman was the standout performer, bagging a brace and adding an assist as the Spirit surged into the last four.
Kansas City Current, seeded fourth, needed extra time to see off Angel City 1-0 - a nervy affair settled in overtime.
Defending champions Gotham FC edged Seattle Reign 1-0, benefiting from an early own goal before controlling the match from start to finish. Not pretty, but effective.
The last four is now set. Washington Spirit host Utah Royals on 14 November, while Gotham FC welcome Kansas City Current the following day. The NWSL final is pencilled in for 21 November, as OneFootball reports.
The playoff format, introduced in 2024, sees the top eight sides face off in single-elimination rounds, with higher seeds hosting through the semis. Draws are settled by extra time and penalties.
These matches carry added significance with the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil - running from 24 June to 25 July - looming on the horizon. Standout performances could influence national team selections heading into the tournament.
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