01/14 Update: The trade is official. Seattle Reign FC announced the trade with Sky Blue FC this afternoon, with forward Shea Groom coming to Seattle in exchange for Japan international Nahomi Kawasumi. Here are quotes from the incoming Shea Groom, the departing Nahomi Kawasumi, Reign FC head coach Vlatko Andonovski, and Reign FC owner Bill Predmore.
Shea Groom: “I’m both humbled and honored to join the Reign family. It’s an incredible organization that breeds success in this league and I’m happy to be a part of it.”
Nahomi Kawasumi: “Hello, our precious fans of Seattle Reign FC.