The Utah Royals’ roster is coming into focus.
On Monday, the team signed free agent defender Addisyn Merrick, bringing the roster up to 14 players.
“I’ve heard nothing but amazing things about the fan support in Utah and how the community rallies around its teams, and I cannot wait to get out there and get started for our 2024 season,” Merrick said in a news release.
The 25-year-old, who has played for Carolina, Louisville and Kansas City, is signed for the 2024-25 NWSL seasons.
Here’s a look at where the team’s roster stands at the moment:
(Photo courtesy of Utah Royals FC) Kate Del Fava looks on during a Royals match in 2020. The defender is returning to Utah as the Royals reboot next season.
Goalkeepers — Mandy Haught (Gotham FC), Carly Nelson (Orlando Pride)
Defenders — Kaleigh Riehl (San Diego Wave), Madison Pogarch (San Diego Wave), Kate Del Fava (KC Current), Addisyn Merrick (KC Current)
Midfielders — Mikayla Cluff (Orlando Pride), Michele Vasconcelos (Portland Thorns), Emily Gray (North Carolina Courage), Frankie Tagliaferri (North Carolina Courage)
Forwards — Hannah Betford (Portland Thorns), Imani Dorsey (Gotham FC), Paige Monaghan (Racing Louisville), Cameron Tucker (Houston Dash)
The Royals can also significantly add to their roster in next month’s draft. The team currently owns nine picks.
First round — No. 1, No. 4 (KC)
Second round — No. 16, No. 20 (WAS), No. 21 (WAS), No. 26 (ORL)
Third round — No. 29, No. 33 (POR)
Fourth round — No. 44
