Utah Royals FC forward Kiana Palacios speaks with the media following the Royals’ 4-2 road loss to San Diego Wave FC at Snapdragon Stadium on August 21, 2026. Palacios reflects on the match, Utah’s fight to come from behind twice, and her return to the field after missing the previous match with a hip injury. The Mexican international entered in the 64th minute as the Royals searched for a response during a difficult second half in San Diego.