Utah Royals FC selected North Carolina midfielder-forward Ally Sentnor with the first overall pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft on Friday night.
He marked the Royals' first draft pick since they were revived for the league's expansion this year. Utah played in 2018-20 before ceasing operations.
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Sentnor is the third North Carolina player selected first in the NWSL draft, joining Crystal Dunn (2014) and Emily Fox (2021).
Sentnor was a redshirt sophomore for the Tar Heels last season and was named ACC Midfielder of the Year as well as a third-team All-American by United Soccer Coaches. He led the team in goals (11), assists (seven) and points (29).
At No. 2 overall, expansion club Bay FC selected defender Savy King with the franchise's first draft pick.
King also played for North Carolina, but is a California native. As a freshman in 2023, he started all 23 games and led the team with 2,030 minutes.
