Utah Royals trade for player with Utah ties

The Utah Royals FC have traded for Chicago Red Stars forward Michele Vasconelos, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Salt Lake Tribune.The Red Stars received $55,000 in allocation money in the transaction.“I’m thrilled to be able to do what I love in my hometown,” Vasconcelos said in a statement. “I grew up going to games at Rio Tinto Stadium, I even played my high school state finals there. I look forward to playing in front of my family and friends, as wel