With the final game of the 2020 NWSL season for Utah Royals FC, the focus of effort shifts to front offices and preparation for the 2021 season. What did the last gasp in Tacoma help us understand about the 2020 version of the Utah Royals?
I can take them on the dribble!
While the NWSL does clearly feature a higher prevalence of dribbling in traffic than the corresponding MLS games, the Royals tend to be among league leaders in the number of extended dribbles. Rather than opting for short quick touch passes immediately upon receiving the ball, the Royals frequently attempt to dribble past a player or two while examining the field before attempting a pass.