Wasatch Soccer SentinelWasatch Soccer SentinelWasatch Soccer Sentinel

Real Salt Lake and Utah Royals news and rumors
Utah Royals

Utah Royals FC acquire Amandine Henry from Angel City FC

Utah Royals FC announce the trade with Angel City FC for French midfielder Amandine Henry in exchange for $75,000 in allocation money.

Utah Royals FC acquire Amandine Henry from Angel City FC
Photo courtesy of Utah Royals FC

All we can say is...finally! Utah Royals FC have added a veteran midfielder to their roster. With the trade and transfer window closing at midnight, Utah Royals FC made a trade with Angel City FC for $75,000 in allocation money in exchange for French midfielder Amandine Henry.

The French midfielder is considered a world-class footballer, having started her career in 2004 at the age of 15, playing for Olympique Lyonnais from 2007 to 2016, making 132 appearances. During her time in Lyon, Henry won Division 1 Féminine nine times, Coupe de France Féminine six times, and UEFA Women's Champions League three times. In March 2016, Henry signed with the Portand Thorns, making 33 appearances and winning the 2017 NWSL Championship. After the 2017 season, Henry returned to Europe, rejoining Lyon until 2023, adding four more Division 1 Féminine titles, two more Coupe de France Féminine titles, and four more UEFA Women's Champions League titles. In June 2023, Henry returned to the States signing with Angel City FC. Henry also has 93 caps with the French National Team.

Henry will join Utah through the 2025 season with an option for 2026, helping a Royals midfield that greatly needed a veteran presence. As a defensive midfielder, Henry is currently in the 99th percentile for progressive passes and carries, as well as aerial duels won. She also ranks in the 97th percentile for interceptions.

Latest News

What we’re watching in Austin FC vs Real Salt Lake
What we’re watching in Austin FC vs Real Salt Lake
2024 MLS Power Rankings averages, week 27
2024 MLS Power Rankings averages, week 27
What we’re watching in Real Salt Lake vs. Portland Timbers
What we’re watching in Real Salt Lake vs. Portland Timbers
Match day photos: Real Salt Lake vs. FC Dallas
Match day photos: Real Salt Lake vs. FC Dallas
2024 MLS Power Rankings averages, week 26
2024 MLS Power Rankings averages, week 26
Match day photos: Utah Royals vs. San Diego Wave
Match day photos: Utah Royals vs. San Diego Wave
What we’re watching in Houston Dynamo vs. Real Salt Lake
What we’re watching in Houston Dynamo vs. Real Salt Lake
2024 MLS Power Rankings averages, week 25
2024 MLS Power Rankings averages, week 25