By OkayGoal 
Credit: Chadd Cady-Imagn Images
Quarterfinal weekend was not exactly a great display of good goals. But there were some hidden components in the buildup and final third of the Utah Royals first-ever playoff goal. That it stood up as the winner in an upset of the San Diego Wave doesn’t hurt either.
The Wave had controlled much of the play in the opening half hour, but largely thanks to Mandy McGlynn, the Royals weathered the storm. It was then appropriate that the goal began with the ball at McGlynn’s feet as play entered the 30th minute. Below is McGlynn’s first pass to Kaleigh Riehl. Nothing too exciting about this position but plenty of possibilities as well.
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