Worst to first: NWSL-leading Kansas City Current reportedly acquire USWNT young star Ally Sentnor from bottom-dwelling Utah Royals in blockbuster move

With the NWSL set to resume its season after the international break, the league leaders just got even stronger. The Kansas City Current acquired forward Ally Sentnor from the Utah Royals on Friday, according to The Athletic.

Sentnor, 21, was named the 2024 U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year. Kansas City are in first place in the NWSL standings, with an 11-2-0 record. Sentnor, who's been with the Royals since being drafted first overall in 2024, will leave the league's last-place team to join the club at the top.

The Royals will receive $600,000 in transfer funds.

The Current have everything to gain with this acquisition. For one, their midfield will need some assistance with Vanessa DiBernardo now out because of her pregnancy. When Debinha is back,  Sentnor will have a dream midfield.

Utah, on the other hand, is losing perhaps their only bright light this season. While Sentnor was able to produce some magic for the Royals, she was often limited without much help on all both of the ball. 

For Utah, though, the funds could be instrumental in building out the team before the transfer window closes.

Sentnor's impact on the senior national team has been nothing short of amazing. The Massachusetts native already has four goals in 12 appearances for the USWNT, and was also named the 2024 U.S. Young Female Player of the Year.

Expectations are that Sentnor will join the Current soon, as the second-half of the NWSL season gets underway.