HERRIMAN, Utah (Tues., Dec. 12, 2023) – Utah Royals FC have acquired GK Carly Nelson from the Orlando Pride and $65,000 in Allocation Money in exchange for a 2024 international spot.
Nelson, who was born in Lindon, attended the University of Utah where she made 63 appearances and played one match for the Utah Royals Reserves in 2019. Professionally, Nelson has spent time with OL Reign, Kansas City Current, FC Nordsjælland, and Orlando Pride. Last season, Nelson made three appearances with the Pride.
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 visitinghttps://iontelevision.com/find-us.
TRANSACTION: On Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, Utah Royals FC acquired GK Carly Nelson from the Orlando Pride and $65,000 in Allocation Money in exchange for a 2024 international spot.
