An Inside Look at the 2020 NWSL College Draft

Backstage at the 2020 National Women’s Soccer League College Draft recently-selected forward Tziarra King stops a reporter mid-question as the opening beat of a Kanye West song pours out over the load speakers. The product of North Carolina State immediately starts to dance, taking a moment to celebrate and soak in the tangible feeling of having her dreams come true.

She’s just been selected as the No. 8 overall pick, the highest selection in Utah Royals FC history and the first-ever from NC State. And within moments of becoming a professional athlete she’s already turning heads. In her speech at the podium she used her time to thank her family, friends, coaches and, uniquely, the grounds…