HERRIMAN, Utah (Tues., Dec. 12, 2023) – Utah Royals FC finalized a transactional arrangement with Angel City FC, acquiring a 2024 international spot and $100,000 in Allocation Money in exchange for expansion draft protection this Friday.
Utah Royals FC are set to return to the NWSL as a 2024 expansion side, along with Northern California’s Bay FC. The 2024 NWSL Expansion Draft, presented by Ally, is set to be held THIS FRIDAY, Dec. 15, beginning at 5:00 p.m. MT, with Utah Royals FC currently slated to select No. 2 overall. Fans can watch LIVE on CBS Sports Network as the two expansion sides can select up to 12 players each, with additional coverage via CBS Sports Golazo and the “Attacking Third” show & social accounts.
Just prior to Thanksgiving, the National Women’s Soccer League announced that the 2024 NWSL Draft, presented by Ally, will take place Friday, January 12 at 6 p.m. MT during the United Soccer Coaches Convention at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. For the full list of draft rules and procedures, please click here.
Live coverage of the 2024 NWSL Draft, presented by Ally, will be televised on ION from 6 to 8 p.m. MT. All rounds of the draft will be streamed on ION Plus. Viewers can find access to ION in their area by visiting https://iontelevision.com/find-us.
TRANSACTION: On Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, Utah Royals FC acquired a 2024 international roster spot plus $100,000 in Allocation Money from Angel City FC in exchange for expansion protection in the 2024 NWSL Expansion Draft to be held on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023.
