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Today's episode features all things Utah Royals! Catch up with Maggie, Sean, Stockton, and Brooke as they recap the 2024 NWSL Draft selections, compare their mock starting elevens, and wonder if they're seeing ghosts. 

The Royals had the #1 overall pick, going with a dynamic attacking player, Ally Sentnor (M/F) from the University of North Carolina. Sentnor also plays for the U-20 National Team and is a budding star. Alongside Sentnor in the first round, the #4 overall pick keeps Sandy's homegrown talent Brecken Mozingo (M/F) in Utah after her historic career at BYU. 

Additional picks:
Round 2 - #16 Lauren Flynn - Defender - FSU
Round 2 - #20 Olivia Smith-Griffitts - Defender - BYU
Round 2 - #26 Emma Jaskaniec - M/F - Wisconsin
Round 3 - #29 Zoe Burns - D/M - USC
Round 3 - #33 Cristina Roque - Goalkeeper - FSU

Thanks for listening - see you next time! #LoyaltotheRoyal

Welcome back to Royal Riot! On today's episode, Maggie, Brooke, Sean and Stockton go through the Royal's first player signings, from traded players to free agents and everything in between. They go over key dates for the Expansion Draft, the 2024 NWSL Draft, and what fans should expect as the roster continues to take shape. 

Small technical difficulties mean we lost Stockton midway through and a great conversation about the latest free agency signing, Imani Dorsey. 

Names to know - 
Mikayla Cluff
Kaleigh Riehl
Emily Gray
Frankie Tagliaferri
Michele Vasconcelos
Imani Dorsey

Important dates - 
December 15, 2023 - NWSL Expansion Draft 
January 12, 2024 - 2024 NWSL Draft (Utah Royals have first overall pick)