Alexa Spaanstra transferred to Utah Royals from Portland Thorns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Portland Thorns announced the permanent transfer of forward Alexa Spaanstra to the Utah Royals. Spaanstra, initially joining the Royals on loan in March, has made 13 appearances with the team since then. The transfer is in exchange for $25,000 and potential conditional add-ons totaling up to $7,500. Spaanstra has a strong background, previously playing for the Virginia Cavaliers and being selected 10th overall in the 2023 NWSL Draft.
- •Spaanstra played 13 matches for Utah Royals this season.
- •She previously joined Utah on loan from Portland Thorns.
- •The transfer fee includes $25,000 and up to $7,500 in add-ons.
- •Spaanstra was a first-round pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Portland Thorns forward Alexa Spaanstra headed to Utah Royals on permanent transfer
"After heading out of Portland Thorns via loan, Alexa Spaanstra will remain with the NWSL’s biggest early surprise, Utah Royals.
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