2023 nwsl draft picks

But we still think the Richmond, VA-born Graham is the central midfielder hes envisioning. 4 draft pick, Defender Emily Sonnett was traded to OL Reign. Then, the Spirit tacked on another $30,000 to that 32nd pick and sent it to Houston for the 30th pick. To bring some order to the event, here is every move the picks and the trades pertaining to this years draft, separated by each teams actions. 0. 8 pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft as part of a package to get Diana Ordez, who had a sensational rookie season with a record-setting 11 goals for the North Carolina Courage. This was the first key event of 2023 for the NWSL, with pre-season camps beginning on January 23 before the season's official start date on March 25. went to Gotham with the fourth pick while Reyna Reyes, already a senior Mexico international, rounded off the top five, selected by the Portland Thorns. The fourth round is seeing local scouting take hold. A team may offer a Standard Player Agreement, trade the player's rights to another Team, or waive the player's rights. Transferring to UVA and playing for one of my favorite people, Steve Swanson, and he's been a crucial role in where I am today and this opportunity and being here tonight. The "Trades" section of the 2023 NWSL Draft's Wikipedia page is just absolutely bewildering. And there you have it! 32: Lauren Kozal (goalkeeper, Michigan State), No. Read the full story on Pro Soccer Wire. On playing for two different college teams: Vanderbilt and then Virginia: "Darren Ambrose (at Vanderbilt), he really instilled a sense of resilience, grit, laying yourself out, like laying everything you have out on the field. Another keeper off the board as the late rounds are seeing teams get future pieces for depth spots. The 2023 NWSL draft is here, and before the event has even really begun, the league Finally in this whirlwind, Kansas City has selected winger Alexa Spaanstra out of Virginia. But she's not getting caught up in that. The Washington Spirit entered the draft with a lot of work to do and exited the draft with a lot of work still to be done. The 2023 National Women's Soccer League Draft will take place on Thursday, and be held in person for the first time since 2020. 48: Madelyn Desiano (right/left back, UCLA), No. Oh and heres Douglas scything through UCLAs entire defense. North Carolina was up next with the sixth pick, and had a bit of a surprise: they went for Notre Dame striker Olivia Wingate. While no big names came in, one big name moved out. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Its also not everyday that a player drafted has their own EP available in the iTunes Store, so consider dropping $4.95 to cop Dandelion by Lady Blue to welcome Delaney to Washington, DC. In their goal to pick up all the depth in the draft, the Spirit are adding their third forward of the round. Is it meaningful to have a league around for 10 years to watch growing up? Attendance is free and open to the public. Im positive because I know Laura and I know the club and I know thats going to be good there. turning pick no. With COVID allowing players to have a fifth year of eligibility and in some cases transfer to other schools, like Penelope Hocking of Penn State, this is a polished class and teams wanted to add depth, and many did just that. The second keeper off the board of the night. The Seattle-based club currently has two picks in the 2023 NWSL Draft the 8th pick in the 3rd round (32nd overall) and the 10th pick in the 4th round (46th overall). While they were extremely busy at the draft, most of the attention came on the trade that sent Diana Ordez to Houston. Parsons went on to say that the Spirit drafted an 8 (central midfielder), a 10 (attacking midfielder) and two forwards. 1 overall pick changed hands last week. Almada, Puig & all the players to watch, Man Utd ratings: Garnacho the star of the show , Swanson is unstoppable! All Rights Reserved. Sophie Hirst was Houstons first selection in the 2023 NWSL Draft. I know that this organization will make me a better player and continue to develop my skills.". 24: Lauren DeBeau (midfielder/forward, Michigan State), No. (Photo of Alyssa Thompson:Peter van den Berg / USA Today). There will be a five-minute break after the first round and a two-minute organizational break between each later rounds. Players must be notified of the trade before details can be made public. Here are your picks for the fourth round, with overall pick If five players go to the World Cup, if five players with expansion potentially coming, and also looking at how many of those players are going to play consistent minutes in the World Cup and how they would return, weve been open about the direction we feel that we were going to have to go., I think the timing is not good, I wish the timing could be better, and maybe it was solved before. "No, I knew if I looked back at her I would start crying even more and I was already too much (in) tears. To do that, they sent $100,000 in allocation money, the eighth overall pick, their natural 2024 first round pick, and a 2023 international spot to the North Carolina Courage. I'm obviously very aware of Robbie (Church) at Duke in terms of Michelle's coach, and the way he goes about his business is first class and we know we're getting a first class human being as well as a good, first class soccer player. an Orlando City and Orlando Pride community, Orlando Pride Sign 2023 NWSL Draft Pick Messiah Bright, So, were really doing this independent thing. If Kuhlmann can stay healthy, this could be quite an addition. The NWSL Draft took place on Thursday in Philadelphia, and some teams mightve walked away better off than others. Im excited to be working with this staff and Mark. The entire draft will be streamed on Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ. Listen below and make sure to followAttacking Third, A CBS Soccer Podcastdevoted to bringing you everything you need to know from the NWSL and women's soccer around the globe. Angel City sent their No. ", RING RING @thekccurrent | @michelle1cooper pic.twitter.com/iRCBLZqPCa. ET Thursday, but teams did not wait until then to kick off the action.. As the Spirits newly hired Senior Director of Performance, Medical and Innovation, Scott has been given the resources to build a staff of professionals to deliver individualized physical, medical and mental supports. Another trade as Washington sent allocation money to Houston to get a deal done. Ahead of the new season, teams chose the best players in the U.S. college system, with Angel City selecting Alyssa Thompson as the No.1 pick. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: soccer | pageType: stories | All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Orlando, according to Hines, went into the 2023 NWSL Draft looking for solutions to that problem. San Diego Wave -- Sierra Enge, DEF/MID (Stanford), 14. And remember to check out "With the First Pick," our NFL Draft podcast that is now twice a week: every Teams with clear needs have thrown a lot of resources at them and the Current are no different selecting another center back who will fight for a starting role. She's a technical savvy player. As shown in her time with her national team during this years SheBelieves Cup, Adriana can be effective in the midfield or up top. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. The Pride have now signed two of their five draft picks from the 2023 class. Since the list of goalkeepers currently signed with the Spirit is Aubrey Kingsbury and 41-year-old Nicole Barnhart, Bosselmann will have the opportunity to prove herself a future starter. Izzy D'Aquila, the final pick of the first round, spoke to reporters after the emotional moment when her name was called. The 20-year-old is a dynamic forward who figures to contend for a USWNT place in the future. 5 draft pick, Racing Louisville Traded their No. Gotham FC then sent Alyssa Thompson opted to forgo college in order to declare for the NWSL draft, where she was selected No. Luckily for Kuhlmann and the Spirit, shes heading to a club with a medical team helmed by one of the worlds best, Dawn Scott. 2023 NWSL Draft: What you need to know about every Washington Spirit selection, Friday Freedom Kicks: DC United cherry blossom kit, USWNT games, and more. Defensive midfielder that will add some bite, which is to say a very San Diego sort of defensive midfield presence. Messiah has the potential to be one of the most dangerous attackers in the NWSL, something the club knew when we drafted her this year, Orlando Pride Vice President of Soccer Operations and General Manager Haley Carter said in a press release. After the first round, teams will have three minutes to announce their pick or forfeit their selection during rounds two, three, and four. ", "I was able to go visit (KC) this summer and be able to see what it was like out there. That's less about their draft picks, and more about the decision to trade Diana Ordoez to Houston. Nicole DouglasIm just hoping I can bring that attacking ability that I have, my dribbling skills and obviously scoring goals as well. So for the NWSL to be as successful as it is and just keep trending upward, it's just so incredibly inspiring.". 23: Allison Schlegel (striker, Penn State), No. With the entry mechanism, there must be consent of the player and their parent or legal guardian. If there's one team I'm going to be reading the quotes from the coach and GM to figure out what comes next, it's the North Carolina Courage. She's at a young age, she's very family oriented, and we felt that we had to make the best deal possible for her. The Pride traded two picks (the 29th and 34th) to the Spirit in exchange for $75,000 in allocation money. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The best summary of the NWSL draft on a conceptual level came from Spirit fourth round pick Civana Kuhlmann: II walked into tonight having no idea what would happen.. The 510 Gonzaga Bulldog started and played all 18 games of the Zags 2022 season, leading them to a total of ten shutouts. Heres how you can get involved and help man the digital wall.. A midfielder that can be a big addition to the Pride, it was a surprise to see Yates slide this far. The Dash get one of the best goalscorers in the NWSL and the 30th overall pick here in Philly. The Spirit turned two picks into six and theres a lot to talk about. The NWSL draft was fast and furious, with two U.S. womens national team stalwarts changing clubs amid nine trades that took place during a roughly four-hour window Thursday night. Thats one way to avoid finishing at the bottom of the goalscoring table next season. However, they selected forwards Olivia Wingate (Notre Dame) and Haley Hopkins (Virginia) elsewhere in a first round that saw them end up with four of the 12 available picks. "My goodness is she fabulous" @Nicoledouglasss | #ForksUp pic.twitter.com/tgSMVpERMd. Washington made a deal with OL Reign to send Emily Sonnett for Seattles 32nd pick and their natural first round pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft. The Dallas, TX native joined the Pride as their second selection in the 2023 NWSL Draft, a pick acquired by trading Jodie Taylor to the San Diego Wave on Dec. 1, 2021. Orlando Pride -- Kristen Scott, MID/FWD (University of Central Florida), 42. The 2023 NWSL Schedule. 8:22 pm ET, at The 2023 NWSL Draft saw California high school forward Alyssa Thompson go first overall to Angel City FC thanks to a series of wild trades made in the days leading up to the draft. She tormented the Current in the only open preseason game, causing trouble with her speed and size. There will be 48 total picks (four rounds of 12 selections) from the pool of eligible players who have registered and been vetted by the league. FULL DETAILS: https://t.co/CcALr0DHMR pic.twitter.com/LNq0wNPiE1, NC Courage (@TheNCCourage) January 12, 2023. Angel City FC -- Angelina Anderson, GK (University of California), 28. The 2023 NWSL Draft takes place Thursday at 6 p.m. All Rights Reserved. ET at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, and weve got you covered on everything you need to know to follow along. 7: Penelope Hocking (forward, Penn State), No. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. WebAngel City FC selected 18-year-old forward Alyssa Thompson as the first overall pick on Thursday in the 2023 NWSL draft. Entering the draft Washington only had two picks (#26, #37 overall) but by the end of the draft theyd secured six players. They later explained the moves. The 2023 NWSL Draft took place on Thursday, January 12, 2023. The Reign are figuring out who are depth players that can contribute during the World Cup and this is another name to look out for there. 26: Nicole Douglas (forward, Arizona State), No. Stanford was basically fielding a mini national team at some point, and I learned how to grind through tough times honestly so I think I bring a lot of character, patience, hard work and willingness to get after it., I cant wait to work with all of the Spirit staff, I truly think they have some of the best of the best over there and theyve done a lot of great work to get some amazing individuals there. The Dash traded the No. Mar 1, 2023 Updated 8 min ago. This concludes the first round of the NWSL draft! Anyone following it has seen huge returns. Racing Louisville FC -- Kayla Fischer, MID/FWD (Ohio State University), 17. #BoldTogether #NWSLDraft OL Reign (@OLReign) January 13, 2023 RAW: SOCCER: 18-YR-OLD IS YOUNGEST PICK IN NWSL DRAFT. The team wants more goals and someone is going to score them. I dont think it had anything to do with anything other than, these players now, they have needs, said Nahas. 6:27pm: Orlando selects defender Emily Madril, the subject of some intense interest if the rumor mill in the convention center is to be believed. 4th Round, No. WebLatest News. 7:23pm: The second round is underway, with San Diego Wave selecting Sierra Enge from Stanford. 5 overall pick in the 2023 draft, their second round pick in the 2024 draft and $200,000 in allocation money to the Portland Thorns for Yazmeen Ryan. The 2023 NWSL Draft takes place Thursday at 6 p.m. I completely respect that., Nahas said that North Carolina couldnt make a deal just to make a deal, and that they sought out the best return for a player who scored 11 goals last season.On the business side of things, you have to make sure youre doing the right thing for your business.. Here is everything you need to know. OL Reign -- Shea Holmes, DEF (University of Washington), 20. Gotham was involved in the aforementioned trade that sent the second overall pick to Kansas City in exchange for Williams. "It's not in our hands at this moment. It was held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia and began at 6pm ET (3pm PT). They then announced yet another trade, acquiring the 32nd overall pick and OL Reigns natural first round pick in 2024 for a player to be named later (a player rumored to be Emily Sonnett). It's not all that surprising that, as part of all of the moves, that Lynn Williams is on her way to Gotham; this should help free up some cap space. #Pac12Soccer x @CUBuffsSoccer pic.twitter.com/Obx0Lhghv6. 10:06 pm ET, at She spoke to reporters after stepping off the stage. Odds & lines subject to change. 9:11 pm ET, at Kansas City Current -- Mykiaa Minniss, DEF (Washington State University), 36. Kuhlmann tore her ACL in 2019, then had a meniscus repaired, in 2021 she had surgery on her right hip, and in early 2022 she had an operation on her left hip. If this does turn out to be Sonnett, it's definitely interesting in terms of overall value considering what first round picks have been going for this draft. The full deal is broken down as Sonnett heading to the Reign for the 32nd overall pick in the 2023 NWSL draft, which was used to select forward Lena Silano from Long Beach State University. Kansas City Current -- Rylan Childers, MID (Kanas University), 43. 46: Natalie Viggiano (midfielder, Wisconsin), No. 1 overall pick on Thursday night in Philadelphia. Chicago had an even bigger shock, as they ignored their desperate midfield needs to select Penn State forward Penelope Hocking. After four rounds of twelve picks, the draft concluded with 48 new players entering the league for the 2023 season. First, they traded $75,000 in allocation money to Orlando to get the 29th and 34th overall picks. Pro Soccer Wire covered the draft live from the Philadelphia Convention Center, but a chronological piece can only convey the chaos, with some picks slipping by amid the mixed zones, flashing lights, house music, and artificially-produced fog in the room. We havent seen anyone in this draft that has a final pass like her; and shes a goalscorer. While she hasnt scored in her three appearances, she assisted Julie Doyle in the opening goal of the teams 2-0 win over the Kansas City Current on Feb. 23 in an open scrimmage. 8:54 pm ET, at And being able to play against the best in the world every single dayI couldn't pass that up right now. 9:35 pm ET, at Enjoy some of her top saves throughout the historic season! There will be protected period following the draft and the rights to any players selected in the NWSL Draft shall be assigned to the drafting club's College Protected List. RAW: SOCCER: 18-YR-OLD IS YOUNGEST PICK IN NWSL DRAFT. With Messiah, she brings pace and power. This is a live article that will be updated frequently. Then, it moved to Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ for the remainder of the event. In the 2022 edition, defender Naomi Girma was the No.1 pick, becoming the fourth Stanford player in the last five years to earn that title. But I mean, hey, you got to start somewhere. Here are your selections from the second round (overall pick in parentheses): "We weren't planning on coming in and trading D. The last couple of weeks some things transpired where it was important for her to be near her family and we wanted to honor that. "It was surreal. The team as well as the coaching staff have welcomed me with open arms, and they drive me to be the best person I can be on and off the pitch. Houston Dash -- Lindsi Jennings, DEF (Louisiana State University), 37. 6:57pm: The draft is moving with, by NWSL draft standards, swiftness. ", "I played with Kelsey Turnbow who's at San Diego Wave. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Internationally, Bright represented the United States Womens National Team at the U-23 level in 2022 and was invited to training camps for the U-18 USWNT in Florida and Switzerland in 2018. She started 19 games, scored 12 goals and dished 6 assists. ET on Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ from with the first hour from 6 p.m. KC made a major move, trading USWNT forward Lynn Williams to Gotham FC for the second overall pick. 8:17 pm ET, at CBS Sports Poppy Miller will lead broadcast coverage alongside analysts Jordan Angeli, Jen Cooper, Lori Lindsey and Saskia Webber, as well as reporter Marisa Pilla. https://prosoccerwire.usatoday.com/lists/nwsl-draft-2023-picks-players-trades/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, No. The January event is the first big date of the year for the league, with pre-season camps following later in the month, as the division's 12 clubs select the best talent in the U.S. college system. The Los Angeles team then traded Ryan and $250,000 in allocation money to NJ/NY Gotham FC for the No. The Spirit entered the draft with the 26th and 37th picks, and used allocation to pickup four more. 1 pick in a four-team blockbuster trade last week. The Dallas, TX native joined the Pride as their second selection in the 2023 NWSL Draft, a pick acquired by trading Jodie Taylor to the San Diego Wave on Dec. 1, Another incredible trade, which took place on the night, saw the Kansas City Current acquire the second pick from Gotham in exchange for USWNT star Lynn Williams. NJ/NY Gotham FC (acquired in draft day trade with Racing Louisville), Each team is limited to two Under-18 players between its senior roster and the Entry List, Players must be signed to a guaranteed contract within 30 days of being placed on the list and the contract term must run through the season in which the player turns 18, Players will occupy a full roster spot and may be placed on or called up from the list at any time during the season, Players may not be waived or traded until the player has turned 18 or the team has received consent from both the player and parent or legal guardian, Players may not be selected in the expansion process, Players must reside with a parent or legal guardian until their 18th birthday, Players must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States, Under-18 Entry List slots are not tradeable. The Courage, who have been so busy its hard to keep up, have added Florida State midfielder Clara Robbins, making it a trio of Seminoles in the first round. They also acquired the 19th overall pick from Chicago, sending a 2023 international roster spot, the 23rd overall pick, and a 2024 third-round pick to the Red Stars in the exchange. Given his quotes above, no surprises for guessing which one. Shes probably a more natural wide player than McKeown, but also combines well with other forwards and is adept at finding pockets of space to make sharp passes into or across the box, or to wallop a shot. Current betting big on No. With only twelve selections per round, my rudimentary math skills inform me that the Spirit made a quarter of the selections in the third and fourth rounds. 16: Kayla Fischer (forward, Ohio State), No. SHARE How Alyssa Thompson became the youngest draft pick in NWSL history CLOSE. And my word does Tanner love a wallop. ", "Next step is to go home, prep even more, get even more in shape, and then head to KC. The experience thus far is something I have been truly grateful for. So we're really excited about Michelle. I learned a lot in waiting, during injury [and] during adversity, and I told myself when I got to this moment that I would enjoy it and be proud that I was even in a position to be drafted tonight., I walked in tonight having no idea what would happen. The Gotham fans in the room who came down from north Jersey were shocked, and so was This signing also creates more flexibility in how the team can use Adriana. 10:38pm: NWSL coaches have wrapped their availabilities, and the lights are coming up in the convention center, so its time to call it a night. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. The Spirit will also recieve the Reign's natural first round pick in the 2024 NWSL draft. ", "If you look at where she is and her ability to play off the back shoulder, her ability to engage center backs, her ability to penetrate, be on the back end of certain things. Mar 1, 2023 Updated 8 min ago. It was a unique edition to the draft brought on by global circumstances and this year's 2023 draft includes new processes. "Being able to play in front of my family and friends is something that's really important to me. ", Current GM Cami Levin Ashton on trading Lynn Williams, "That's always the tough part of this job, in making decisions at the end of the day. NJ/NY Gotham FC -- Iliana Hocking, DEF/MID (University of Arizona), 45. The USWNT has a new superstar . Shes got her back to goal, which can link players underneath, but also that fear factor of threatening in behind. The Courage and Dash have made a trade to kick off the #NWSLDraft that gives the Courage the eighth overall pick tonight and Houston's 2024 natural first round pick. Penelope Hocking was drafted in the first round by the Chicago Red Stars and her twin sister Iliana Hocking was drafted in the fourth round, making it a proud day for the Hocking family. 1 pick in the draft (originally held by Gotham FC), which it used to select 18-year-old Alyssa Thompson, who made her USWNT debut in October 2022. They then, as previously discussed, traded Sonnett to the Reign for the 32nd overall pick and the Reigns natural first-round pick in 2024, only to flip the 32nd pick and $30,000 in allocation money to Houston to acquire the 30th overall pick. The Dash made a blockbuster trade, adding Diana Ordez and the 30th overall pick. Though the Spirit left the draft with a hole they didnt have before the draft, they also did some shrewd late round business to make a slew of intriguing picks. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images). Read the full story on Pro Soccer Wire. With that, they chose Michelle Cooper, who had won the prestigious Hermann Trophy just days before after a season at Duke that saw the forward score 19 goals and register 11 assists. All trades must be approved by the League before they are official and announced to the public. We're thankful, and we thank Lynn for everything and all her contributions to the team. and some teams are more willing to take on player development than others. San Diego Wave FC -- Giovanna Demarco, MID (Wake Forest University), 46. The Dash then shuttled that 32nd pick to Portland for the 36th overall pick and $20,000 in allocation money, and picked up the 48th overall pick by sending their 2024 natural third-round pick and $10,000 in allocation money to Portland. Welcome, @emilysonnett! Either way, theres a good chance Youngs odds rise to -300 ($300 wins $100) or higher in the next few weeks. 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