NWSL Expansion Draft Adds New Players to Bay FC and Utah Royals FC

Despite Criticism of the Draft Process, Teams Look Ahead to Free Agency

Bay FC and Utah Royals FC added new players to their teams via the NWSL expansion draft, with Bay FC adding five players and Utah Royals FC adding two.
Bay FC's picks included players from OL Reign, North Carolina Courage, and San Diego Wave FC, while Utah Royals FC selected players from OL Reign and Racing Louisville FC.
Both teams' coaches expressed satisfaction with their picks, highlighting the potential of the new players to contribute to their teams.
Despite the success of the draft for the teams, some have criticized the expansion draft process, citing player welfare issues and the potential for players to be uprooted without notice.
The next step for the teams is free agency, with several big names available in the market.