HOUSTON — The Houston Dash acquired forward Shea Groom, defender Megan Oyster and a conditional second-round pick in the 2022 NWSL College Draft through trade with Reign FC.
Former Dash defender Amber Brooks and forward Sofia Huerta were sent to Reign FC as part of the trade.
Groom was acquired at the beginning of the 2019 season from Sky Blue FC and went on to make 16 appearances for Reign FC, scoring two goals. The forward has international experience, earning her first call up to the U.S. women’s national team in 2016.
Oyster made 41 appearances, starting all of them, during two seasons with Reign FC. The defender was acquired from the Boston Breakers during the 2018 NWSL Dispersal Draft.
She played two seasons with the W-League’s Newcastle Jets and has competed for the U.S. women’s national team.
“We have added two outstanding players with lots of experience that will strengthen us heading into the season. I’ve been interested in both players for a long time and am really excited to start working with them,” coach James Clarkson said.
Huerta led Houston last season with five goals and four assists in 2,079 minutes. The striker is currently playing for the W-League’s Sydney FC.
Brooks played every minute of all 24 of the Dash’s regular-season NWSL matches in 2019. The centerback returns to Reign FC after being traded to Houston at the conclusion of the 2015 season. Brooks is currently playing for the W-League’s Adelaide United.
The multi-player trade is one of many major roster moves Houston has made ahead of the 2020 season, with the Dash continuing to revamp their roster. The club previously traded team captain Kealia Ohai to the Chicago Red Stars.
“It’s always sad to see players leave the club, especially two that have played a big part over the years,” Clark said of Huerta and Brooks. “I wish them every success in the future.”
Player Profile: Shea Groom
Full Name: Shea Ellese Groom
Position: Forward
Date Of Birth: March 4, 1993 (26 Years Old)
Height: 5’6”
Birthplace: Liberty, Missouri
Hometown: Liberty, Missouri
Previous Club: Reign Fc (NWSL)
Fifa Nationality: United States
Player Profile: Megan Oyster
Full Name: Megan Leigh Oyster
Position: Defender
Date Of Birth: Feb. 29, 1992 (27 Years Old)
Height: 5’8”
Birthplace: Naperville, Illinois
Hometown: Naperville, Illinois
Previous Club: Reign Fc (NWSL)
Fifa Nationality: United States