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Earlier this week, we discussed the NWSL players whose moves made the most sense. In this edition, we take a look at the trades and free agency signings that have us scratching our heads.
Plus, the proud lineage of No. 1 overall NWSL draft picks
Ally Sentnor of North Carolina was the No. 1 overall selection in the National Women's Soccer League draft on Friday night, and her teammate Savy King was picked second. The 19-year-old Sentnor was selected by the expansion Utah Royals. The 18-year-old King went to the NWSL's other expansion club, Bay FC in the San Francisco Bay Area.
ANAHEIM, Calif. - The Utah Royals took University of North Carolina's Ally Sentnor, the Atlantic Coast Conference Midfielder of the Year, with the first pick of the NWSL draft Friday.
The Utah Royals took University of North Carolina's Ally Sentnor, the Atlantic Coast Conference Midfielder of the Year, with the first pick of the NWSL draft Friday.