Cluff becomes 1st rostered player for NWSL expansion Royals after trade with Pride

The Utah Royals have traded for midfielder Mikayla Cluff, making the former BYU standout the National Women's Soccer League expansion team's first rostered player.

The Royals acquired Cluff and the No. 26 pick in the 2024 NWSL draft from the Orlando Pride in exchange for $90,000 US in allocation money and expansion protection.

Cluff, a native of Kaysville, Utah, was the No. 14 pick in the 2021 NWSL draft. In two seasons with Orlando, she has four goals and an assist in 51 appearances.

The Utah native is headed back! <br><br>Welcome to the <a href="https://twitter.com/UtahRoyalsFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UtahRoyalsFC</a>, Mikayla