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The University of Utah Athletics
Nelson and Daugirda Sign NWSL Professional Contracts
6/23/2020 10:23 AM | Soccer
SALT LAKE CITY – Former Utah Soccer players Holly Daugirda and Carly Nelson have signed professional contracts to play in the National Women's Soccer League
Nelson signed with the OL Reign and was a United Soccer Coaches All-Pacific Region selection in 2019 after leading the Pac-12 with 10 shutouts (13th nationally), 101 saves (24th nationally), and 1895:43 minutes played (eighth nationally). She also ranked second in the conference with an .808 save percentage and earned All-Pac-12 honors.
The Lindon native became the first Ute in almost two decades to top 100 stops in a single season. She amassed 23 shutouts for her career, ranking third in Utah history, and set the single-season record for clean sheets kept by a Ute goalkeeper.
Daugirda, a Salt Lake City native and veteran of Skyline High School signed with the Utah Royals. She played every game during her Utah career, starting every contest as a junior and a senior. This past season, Daugirda finished second on the team in goals, assists and points pulling the Utes back into the NCAA Tournament. She also excelled in the classroom as a three-time Pac-12 All-Academic honoree.
Eight teams will compete in the NWSL Challenge Cup that kicks off June 27 at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Utah. All games will be streamed through CBS All-Access. Both the Royals and Reign tentatively begin play on Tues., Jun. 30. Utah plays the Houston Dash at 10:30 a.m. and OL takes on Sky Blue FC at 8 p.m. Find the full schedule here
Nelson signed with the OL Reign and was a United Soccer Coaches All-Pacific Region selection in 2019 after leading the Pac-12 with 10 shutouts (13th nationally), 101 saves (24th nationally), and 1895:43 minutes played (eighth nationally). She also ranked second in the conference with an .808 save percentage and earned All-Pac-12 honors.
The Lindon native became the first Ute in almost two decades to top 100 stops in a single season. She amassed 23 shutouts for her career, ranking third in Utah history, and set the single-season record for clean sheets kept by a Ute goalkeeper.
6-a-side Missoula Cup Training champs! ?? #TheBold pic.twitter.com/5TzZT5C4SN
— OL Reign (@OLReign) June 11, 2020
Daugirda, a Salt Lake City native and veteran of Skyline High School signed with the Utah Royals. She played every game during her Utah career, starting every contest as a junior and a senior. This past season, Daugirda finished second on the team in goals, assists and points pulling the Utes back into the NCAA Tournament. She also excelled in the classroom as a three-time Pac-12 All-Academic honoree.
Welcome, Holly!
— Utah Royals FC (@UtahRoyalsFC) June 23, 2020
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Eight teams will compete in the NWSL Challenge Cup that kicks off June 27 at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Utah. All games will be streamed through CBS All-Access. Both the Royals and Reign tentatively begin play on Tues., Jun. 30. Utah plays the Houston Dash at 10:30 a.m. and OL takes on Sky Blue FC at 8 p.m. Find the full schedule here
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