Wellington Phoenix midfielder Macey Fraser, 21, has joined NWSL club the Utah Royals for what is believed to be a record A-League Women transfer fee. The Royals secured the Football Ferns star on a three-year deal with an option for a fourth, paying a six-figure sum. Fraser, a top talent in New Zealand, made a club-high five assists this campaign and debuted for the national team earlier this year. Her transfer fee is reportedly more than the previous A-League Women record of AU$100,000 paid for another player.

By the Numbers
  • Fraser joined the Utah Royals on a three-year deal with an option for a fourth
  • The transfer fee paid by the Royals is a six-figure sum
State of Play
  • Utah Royals are currently second-bottom of the NWSL after four games
  • Fraser is expected to make an immediate impact on the Royals' team
  • She is considered a likely squad member for the Paris Olympics
Bottom Line

Macey Fraser's record transfer fee from Wellington Phoenix to the Utah Royals highlights the growing investment in women's football and the increasing opportunities for players to realize their potential on the global stage.