The Royals secured their first-ever playoff victory with a 1-0 win over the Wave on Saturday. Forward Kiana Palacios, 21, netted the decisive goal in the 30th minute, sending her team into the next round.
The match marked a historic milestone for the Royals, who had never previously advanced in postseason play. Palacios' strike proved enough as the defense held firm for the remainder of the game.
