Royals pick M/F Ally Sentnor first overall in NWSL draft

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The Utah Royals selected North Carolina midfielder/forward Ally Sentnor with the first overall pick of the 2024 NWSL Draft on Friday night.

It marked the Royals' first draft choice since being revived for the league's expansion this year. Utah played in 2018-20 before ceasing operations.

Sentnor is the third North Carolina player to be selected first in the NWSL draft, joining