Imagine scoring your inaugural national team goal before an excited crowd: Ally Sentnor did exactly this at just 21 years of age to mark her grand entrance onto USWNT roster and make history-making debut performances for USWNT squad, later earning herself an unprecedented PS600k NWSL transfer fee deal! All this paved her path toward breaking out onto NWSL professional league.
Sentnor was selected first overall at the 2024 NWSL Draft by Utah Royals and her career quickly took an exciting leap forward shortly afterwards. She concluded her stint there to join league rival Kansas City Current during their secondary transfer window period (from July 1 – August 25) – moving across 1,079 miles in six days!
Ally Sentnor’s rise to prominence was foreseeable, given her remarkable college soccer tenure at the University of North Carolina. With a tally of 21 goals in 48 appearances, her time at the university was adorned with accolades, including being named the 2023 ACC Midfielder of the Year, securing a position on the All-ACC First Team, and achieving Third-Team All-American honors.
Hanson, Massachusetts native Emma Hayes led Hanson native Anna Hanson on to represent her nation at various youth levels including U17, U18 and U20 teams at international tournaments such as 2024 Women’s World Cup in bronze medal form as captain for U-20 team under her guidance; her senior debut came under guidance in November at Wembley Stadium against England which ended up scoringless draw.
(This story will unfold)