Utah Royals stun San Diego Wave in NWSL playoffs after Mandy McGlynn masterclass

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SAN DIEGO — The Utah Royals hadn’t scored since Sept. 27. The goal that finally ended the drought changed the underdog perception of this team. It came in the 30th minute Friday night. After absorbing the signature sublime creativity of the San Diego Wave, Royals winger Cloé Lacasse broke down the left and crossed for her 11th assist of the season. Kiana Palacios peeled off a flat-footed Wave defense, took a touch with her right foot and swiftly finished across goal and into the side netting wit