Utah Royals Star Kelley O’Hara Remains In Utah Despite Trade Request
Aug 21, 2020, 1:54 PM
Kelley O'Hara of the USA celebrates following her sides victory in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Final match between The United States of America and The Netherlands at Stade de Lyon on July 07, 2019 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
(Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Utah Royals and United States Women’s National Team player Kelley O’Hara remains in Utah, for now, despite multiple requests to be traded to the Washington Spirit, according to Steven Goff from the Washington Post.
O’Hara, 32, hails from Washington D.C. and has expressed her desire to play her final professional years for her home club.
Washington Spirit has turned down Utah Royals' trade request for Ashley Hatch, 25, or Tegan McGrady, 22, in exchange for Kelley O'Hara, 32, I'm told. O'Hara wants to play in DC, where she lives. Outside forces working hard to make trade happen. #nwsl #uswnt
— Steven Goff (@SoccerInsider) August 21, 2020
Since arriving at the Royals in 2018, O’Hara has appeared in 14 games scoring 1 goal but has struggled with staying fit and healthy.
Furthermore, O’Hara has 114 caps for the USWNT where she has scored 2 goals. Whilst representing the United States, she has won two World Cups and one Olympic gold medal.
Only time will tell as to whether or not O’Hara has her wish granted.
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Tom Hackett is a Utah Football and Real Salt Lake Insider for KSLsports.com and host of the It’s Utah’s World Podcast (Utah Football themed) and The Lion’s Den Podcast (Real Salt Lake themed). Follow him on Twitter: @TomCantHackett.
