During the 2022\u201323 season, Palacios returned to peak form, scoring 30 league goals in 40 matches and captaining Las \u00c1guilas to the Clausura 2023 Liga MX Femenil championship. As team captain, she led both on and off the pitch, playing a central role throughout the club\u2019s title-winning campaign and cementing her legacy as one of the most influential figures in Club Am\u00e9rica\u2019s modern era.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Prior to her success in Mexico, Palacios built her professional career in Europe with Real Sociedad Femenino, where she made 68 league appearances and helped the club win the 2018\u201319 Copa de la Reina, scoring four goals in the tournament and contributing in the final. During her time in Spain, Palacios played with two current Utah Royals players Ana Tejada<\/strong> and Nuria R\u00e1bano<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
Internationally, Palacios represents the Mexico Women\u2019s National Football Team. She has earned senior caps across multiple international competitions and was part of the Mexican squad that won the 2023 Pan American Games gold medal, marking a historic achievement for the program.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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A versatile forward standing 5-foot-7, Palacios is known for her intelligent movement in the box, breakout speed in transition, and ability to separate from defenders while stretching back lines. Her composure in front of goal, combined with her leadership presence and attacking production, is expected to strengthen Utah\u2019s frontline as the club prepares for the 2026 NWSL season.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Hometown<\/strong>: Orange, California, USA<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
Accolades:<\/strong> Liga MX Femenil Champion (Clausura 2023, Captain); Club Am\u00e9rica Femenil All-Time Leading Goal Scorer (90 goals); Copa de la Reina Champion (2018\u201319); Pan American Games Gold Medalist with Mexico (2023); Mexico Women\u2019s National Team Senior International.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
Pathway<\/strong>: Developed at UC Irvine (67 apps, 24 goals) \u2192 selected in the 2018 NWSL Draft by Sky Blue FC \u2192 began professional career with LA Galaxy OC \u2192 transferred to Real Sociedad (Spain), winning the 2018\u201319 Copa de la Reina \u2192 signed with Club Am\u00e9rica in 2021, making 174 appearances and scoring 90 goals while serving as captain and winning the Clausura 2023 title \u2192 acquired by Utah Royals FC via transfer in 2026 for an undisclosed fee.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n2025\u201326 SEASON STATISTICS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n\n
Liga MX Femenil (2025\u201326)<\/strong>
Matches Played: 29
Goals: 14<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
Concacaf W Champions Cup<\/strong>
Matches Played: 5
Starts: 4
Minutes: 420
Goals: 3
Assists: 1
Shots: 15
Shots on Target: 5<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
With the addition of Palacios, Utah Royals FC secures a prolific scorer and proven captain, adding championship experience and attacking firepower to the club\u2019s growing roster.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n