Ally Sentnor Joins Kansas City Current in Record Transfer
The United States women’s national team forward, Ally Sentnor, has been transferred from the Utah Royals to the Kansas City Current, leaders of the NWSL. The transfer has set a new record within the league, with Utah receiving $600,000 in guaranteed funds. In addition, a future sale clause has been confirmed, which stipulates that 20% of a future transfer will go to the Royals. According to sources close to the agreement, the Royals will not receive players in return. Kansas City could send Utah up to an additional $100,000 in performance bonuses in the future. Kansas City’s payment to Utah will be distributed over several years to balance the impact on the NWSL’s net transfer threshold. Utah received $300,000 immediately, $200,000 next year, and $100,000 in 2027. During the summer, Utah considered trade talks for Sentnor with several NWSL teams.Sentnor has scored four goals in 12 appearances for the USWNT and was named U.S. Soccer’s 2024 Young Female Player of the Year. The Utah Royals selected Sentnor with the number 1 pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft. This season, Sentnor has scored a goal and an assist for the Royals, who are in last place. She has started in all 13 of Utah’s matches, which has only managed one victory. Kansas City, which already has a talented attack, leads the NWSL, with an eight-point lead over Orlando Pride, which is in second place.“Thanks to the Royals for selecting this small-town girl and giving me the opportunity to start the dream of my life of playing professional soccer. Thank you for the opportunities and experiences on and off the field,” declared Sentnor.
Ally Sentnor
Kansas City will play against Utah on August 8th.“Ally is a dynamic and tenacious player on both sides of the field, and she will be another threat in our squad. She is an exciting player to watch. Ally has continued to elevate her game year after year, and we are eager for her to make her mark in Kansas City. She demonstrates the mentality we are looking for and will be an excellent cultural fit,” said Kansas City coach Vlatko Andonovski.
Vlatko Andonovski
