The 2021 NWSL Draft took place Wednesday, and there was Trojan representation, with forward Tara McKeown selected No. 8 overall by the Washington Spirit.
Washington traded up to select McKeown, sending $100,000 in allocation money and a 2022 2nd round pick to Sky Blue FC to pick up the 8th pick.
McKeown is a well-regarded pro prospect after a good college career with USC. The Newbury Park native capped off her tenure with the Trojans with an All-American season in 2019, a Top Drawer Soccer Best XI selection and was Pac-12 Forward of the Year the same season.