Kelley O’Hara’s path to joining the Washington Spirit turned into a nearly year-long odyssey. Trade rumors began bubbling the moment O’Hara moved her off-season home to the District, and at one point in August, sources told Black and Red United that a deal between the Spirit and Utah Royals FC was completely done, only for the move to be derailed at the last moment.
Last week, though, the teams were able to reach an accord, and for both club and player, the move brought a mix of relief that it finally happened, and confidence about what they can achieve in 2021.