Heath, Press Selected By Louisville In NWSL Expansion Draft
Nov 12, 2020, 9:24 PM
Utah Royals FC forward Christen Press (23) celebrates after scoring a goal as the Royals and Sky Blue FC play at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019. (Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News)
(Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News)
AP – Racing Louisville selected national team players Tobin Heath and Christen Press on Thursday in the National Women’s Soccer League expansion draft.
Both players are currently playing with Manchester United, but Heath’s rights were retained by the Portland Thorns, while Press’ rights were retained by the Utah Royals.
Thanks for the memories, best of luck with @RacingLouFC
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— Utah Royals FC (@UtahRoyalsFC) November 13, 2020
Heath and Press were on the U.S. national team that won the Women’s World Cup last year in France.
🎆 Here's your finale. 🎆@ChristenPress is on our side!#RunWithUs | https://t.co/H2kbLpdCsz pic.twitter.com/qH3b3NVEtz
— Racing Louisville FC (@RacingLouFC) November 13, 2020
They were among 14 total NWSL players taken by Racing in the expansion draft.
