The clock read two minutes and 15 seconds in Utah Royals FC’s inaugural match against the Orlando Pride on Saturday when Gunnhildur Yrsa Jónsdóttir – or simply Gunny to her friends and fans – etched her name into the club’s lore when she scored the first goal in club history.
The Icelandic midfielder with a reputation for fearlessness and a smile that implies that there is a method to her madness is a fitting personality to be among those carrying the torch for Royals FC in the buildup to the historic first home match on April 14 at Rio Tinto Stadium against the Chicago Red Stars.