Utah Royals protect 11 players for upcoming expansion draft

Utah Royals FC made its decision on who to protect for the upcoming expansion draft in the National Women’s Soccer League.The Royals will protect 11 players, including U.S. Women’s National Team defender Kelley O’Hara, who was rumored to have been traded to the Washington Spirit during the season. Others who were protected include young up-and-comers Tziarra King, Kate Del Fava and Gabrielle Vincent.Michele Vasconcelos, the Utah native who recently joined the the team via trade