Sean, Brooke, and Maggie (plus Stockton for fans who stick around until the end!) are back to break down all things Royals. From a six-game unbeaten run to the climb into 13th place and the joy of playing spoiler down the stretch, home fans were rewarded with a two-win week at the Riot. Taking down the Houston Dash and Racing Louisville in just a six-day span, we got to celebrate incredible team form as well as some individual masterclasses.

Captain Paige Monaghan’s streak continued, Janni Nation flew their flags high, Kaleigh Riehl found form on both sides of the ball, and Cloe Lacasse was back on the scoresheet (only aiming for the upper 90, of course). And what would a week be without Mina Tanaka dazzling Royals fans, NWSL viewers, and anyone lucky enough to witness the goal of the week winner, goal of the year contender, and mind-boggling skill behind that finish?

We also preview our game against expansion comrades Bay FC this upcoming Saturday and talk through the almighty playoff generator (created by Alison Gale — https://bsky.app/profile/agale.bsky.social) to see just how our beloved Royals could pull off a historic (albeit nearly impossible) run to the postseason. Can you help us find the most realistic outcome? Check it out here: https://playoffs.alisongale.com