The new NWSL team has added a second U.S. women’s national team defender to its roster, acquiring Kelley O’Hara in a trade with Sky Blue FC, the Royals announced Friday. Along with O’Hara, Utah received midfielder Taylor Lytle and the 25th pick in this year’s NWSL College draft. In return, the Royals sent forward Shea Groom, defender Christina Gibbons and their fourth overall pick to the New Jersey-based club.
“I am excited to start a new adventure playing for an organization that is invested in building a championship club within the NWSL,” O’Hara said in a team release.