NWSL Draft 2023: Prospects, order for clubs and where to watch Here is everything you need to know. Harris converted from midfield into defense setting a record for most minutes played in NCAA history and will hope to bring that experience into a growing Dash side. Then, the Spirit tacked on another $30,000 to that 32nd pick and sent it to Houston for the 30th pick. Pick #30: Riley Tanner, Winger, Alabama How we got them. ET on Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ from with the first hour from 6 p.m. Also, Graham is a gifted singer, so if the Spirit are ever in a scramble to find someone to belt out the national anthem (which, please stop doing this before domestic competitions k thx), Graham is more than qualified. 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 | As the National Womens Soccer League Draft enters its second decade, the rights to the No. 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 Pride traded two picks (the 29th and 34th) to the Spirit in exchange for $75,000 in allocation money. Thompson forward, Harvard-Westlake Prep/Total Football Academy, Messiah Bright forward, Texas Christian University, Michelle Cooper forward, Duke University, Izzy DAquila forward, Santa Clara University, Emily Madril defender, Florida State University, Jenna Nighswonger forward/midfielder, Florida State University, Alexa Spaanstra forward, University of Virginia. It was an exciting, record-setting draft, one that saw U.S. women's national team forward Lynn Williams traded. The Red Stars traded the 19th overall pick to OL Reign for a 2023 international roster spot, the 23rd overall pick, and a third-round pick in the 2024 draft. The Dash traded a pick in next year's draft and allocation money to make sure they could select Desiano immediately out of UCLA to close out the draft. Players must be notified of the trade before details can be made public. The 2023 NWSL Draft takes place Thursday at 6 p.m. After multiple virtual drafts, the event returns to the United Soccer Coaches Convention, and 48 players will hear their name called at the Philadelphia Convention Center. This concludes the first round of the NWSL draft! If a player eligible and registered for the 2023 NWSL Draft goes undrafted, they will be assigned as discovery eligible the day following the draft. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Washington Spirit -- Riley Tanner, MID/FWD (University of Alabama), 31. 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. KC made a major move, trading USWNT forward Lynn Williams to Gotham FC for the second overall pick. And I loved it. And my word does Tanner love a wallop. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. But I mean, hey, you got to start somewhere. Nicole Douglas is a very, very special player. The Spirit are making up for their lack of a first round pick by owning the third round to improve depth across the board. Shell add to a midfield that definitely needs a boost in numbers and ball-winning ability, both in pressing phases and when they have to defend deeper. Read the full story on Pro Soccer Wire. 28, and selected Gonzaga goalkeeper Lyza Bosselmann. This piece is the best place to keep up to date with the trades, picks, and scenes from the Philadelphia Convention Centers Grand Ballroom. Per NCAA, undrafted players may return to school and retain their collegiate eligibility if they notify their institution's Director of Athletics within 72 hours following the NWSL Draft. Its difficult to know what to expect from Kuhlmann as a professional player. Angel City sent their No. January 13, 2023 11:00 AM PHILADELPHIA (Jan. 13, 2023) - With the upcoming season just months away, the 2023 National Womens Soccer League (NWSL) Draft took place Thursday evening during the United Soccer Coaches Convention at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. 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. North Carolina traded Diana Ordez and the 30th overall pick to Houston to acquire the eighth overall pick, the Dashs natural 2024 first-round pick, and $100,000 in allocation money. Kansas City Current -- Michelle Cooper, FWD (Duke University), 3. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 12: A general view during the 2023 NWSL Draftat the Pennsylvania Convention Center on January 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 7: Penelope Hocking (forward, Penn State), No. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. She figures to be an understudy for Morgan Weaver, bringing energy, physicality, and goals to a team that has those in spades already. If it officially happened at the draft, its in this piece. 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. So, you know, with the likes of Messiah and Ally Watt, who also is lightning quick, weve got more of a threat in behind.. Shes got her back to goal, which can link players underneath, but also that fear factor of threatening in behind. For the 2023 draft the league introduced a new entry mechanism for players under the age of 18 who wish to enter the league. 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. I'm walking into an amazing organization where the fans are, I think, the best in the NWSL. 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. 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 only moves they have This is a pick that shows how deep the pool is as Hansen is UNC's first pick of the draft. That old phrase "a player to be named later" will be used in those instances when a player name cannot be announced per the rules. 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. Did she and University of Virginia teammate Alexa Spaanstra discuss getting drafted or did they avoid talking about it to not jinx it? NJ/NY Gotham FC -- Iliana Hocking, DEF/MID (University of Arizona), 45. We are officially halfway through the 2023 NWSL Draft. 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. Kansas City picked up midfielder/defender Gabrielle Robinson at No. 8:22 pm ET, at https://t.co/T9wbWnxW9N#BoldTogether pic.twitter.com/LvIOCJWHAq. 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. In a normal draft, a high schooler going first overall would've been the wildest thing to happen, but in this 2023 NWSL draft, it was anything but normal. She has dazzling speed and bright future for country and club. Racing Louisville FC -- Riley Mattingly Parker, MID/FWD (University of Alabama), 32. 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. It feels very strange to be on the other side of the world instead of in the ballroom, but here's some snap reaction to the first round after catching up from the USWNT media event here in Auckland, New Zealand: The team standing out to me right now remains Kansas City. 8:48 pm ET, at Similar to Spirit forward Tara McKeown, Tanner is comfortable on the left side of the attack and can use both feet with equal precision and success. The Dash traded the No. She tormented the Current in the only open preseason game, causing trouble with her speed and size. Buccaneers in Wild Card Weekend, Winners and losers from the 2023 NWSL Draft, 250 players registered for the draft this year. This was part of the first deal with Orlando when Washington traded $75,000 of allocation money for their 29th and 34th picks. 8:41 pm ET, at All 12 clubs will participate and there will be 12 draft picks per round for a total of 48 selections. A local player stays in Florida to offer the Pride different looks. 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. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) 9:35 pm ET, at The draft will get underway at 6:00pm Eastern, with the first hour being broadcast on CBS Sports Network. Another trade as Washington sent allocation money to Houston to get a deal done. She may figure as a future No. 2023 NWSL Draft: What to know The biggest story in the lead-up to the NWSL Draft is Angel City FC trading up to get the No. Gambling problem? 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. Over 250 players registered for the draft this year, with incredible talent all across the board. Luckily for Kuhlmann and the Spirit, shes heading to a club with a medical team helmed by one of the worlds best, Dawn Scott. Orlando Pride -- Emily Madril, DEF (Florida State University), 4. Diana Ordez, who was in the 2022 Golden Boot race as a rookie, has been traded to Houston for the eighth overall pick on Thursday and Houstons natural 2024 first round pick. One of those picks, Haley Hopkins, was drafted right alongside her UVA teammate. 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. It could've happened if the Dodgers signed her husband. Orlando Pride -- Messiah Bright, FWD (Texas Christian University), 22. 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. Angel City FC selected 18-year-old high school phenom Alyssa Thomson with the No. So I think that they they both prepared me well. Id love to pick his brain about whatever he thinks I can do to get better. 14: Grace Yochum (central/attacking midfielder, Oklahoma State), No. 27: Angelina Anderson (goalkeeper, Cal-Berkeley), No. Forty-eight new players have been drafted into the league amid several bombshell trades. NWSL 2023 Draft results by round Round One Picks No. Were really looking forward to the important role she is going to play in achieving our goals, this year and in the future.. ET. https://t.co/T9wbWnxW9N#BoldTogether pic.twitter.com/LvIOCJWHAq. For any player whose rights were acquired by a Team via trade or waivers and has never a) signed a professional contract, and b) was selected by another Team in the NWSL Draft, the Team will have a Signing Window that begins on the date the player reports to the Team to offer an SPA, trade the player's rights, or waive the player's rights. Unlike last year, the 2023 draft does not feature expansion sides, and there are no compensatory picks in the draft. Fans outside the United States can watch the whole draft on NWSL.com and the leagues YouTube channel. In quotes provided by Angel City, Thompson said, "This was the hardest decision that I've ever had to make, but in the end, I decided that it was the best for me. The Spirit are a team that needs to improve after finishing second to last and Douglas has great movement that can help them do that. The Dash made a blockbuster trade, adding Diana Ordez and the 30th overall pick. That leaves a lot of leadership to replace and has turned a presumed strength into a question mark. The eligibility requirements include: The full list of registered players is here. The 2023 NWSL Schedule. It's very encouraging and exciting to go now to a league that is working on progress.". The rookie forward signed a three-year deal, keeping her in Orlando through the 2025 NWSL season. 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. She undoubtedly possesses, and has displayed, an abundance of talent that would have made her a star already, but injuries are cruel and have already altered her trajectory. 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. 1 spot in NWSL history. 20: Sophie Hirst (defensive midfielder, Harvard), No. 1 draft pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft. Angel City FC kicked off the 2023 NWSL Draft by selecting 18-year-old Alyssa Thompson with the No. Im positive because I know Laura and I know the club and I know thats going to be good there. Orlando Citys Schedule Announced for 2023 MLS Season, Three Positions Orlando May Target in the MLS SuperDraft, Orlando Citys Five Best MLS SuperDraft Picks, Orlando City Players as Favorite Holiday Film Characters, OCSC Announces Roster Decisions Following 2022 Season. 6:16pm:Kansas City uses that pick to select Duke and U.S. Under-23 forward Michelle Cooper. 9:11 pm ET, at Her 17 goals in 2021 set a school record for TCU and was tied for fourth nationally. defender Naomi Girma was the No.1 pick, becoming the fourth Stanford player in the last five years to earn that title, the 18-year-old phenom who made her U.S. women's national team debut in October 2022, one of the best leagues in Europe for developing young talent, MLS is back! Attendance is free and open to the public. Both the 2021 and 2022 editions were done virtually. The experience thus far is something I have been truly grateful for. Its always been a dream of mine to play professional soccer, and I finally get to do that with such an amazing team, Bright said in the press release. Third on the night was Emily Madril, the defender - previously at Florida State - who spent the latter half of 2022 playing for BK Hacken in Sweden's Damallsvenskan, one of the best leagues in Europe for developing young talent. North Carolina Courage -- Haley Hopkins, FWD (University of Virginia), 12. Did you see your mom celebrating in the audience? Speculation is that it's USWNT defender Emily Sonnett. Yep, it was Sonnett. All Rights Reserved. Thompson, a senior at Harvard-Westlake in Los Angeles, becomes the first high schooler to be drafted in the No. San Diego Wave FC -- Lauren Brzykcy, GK (University of California, Los Angeles), 34. Teams can place eligible players on an Under-18 Entry List and they may be selected under specific criteria: Unlike last year, the 2023 draft does not feature expansion sides, and there are no compensatory picks in the draft. Feb 25 2023 Anna Heilferty Will miss the 2023 season with season-ending knee injury. While no big names came in, one big name moved out. 28: Lyza Bosselmann (goalkeeper, Gonzaga), No. https://prosoccerwire.usatoday.com/2023/01/12/nwsl-draft-2023-live-picks-order/, OL Reign signs USWNT legend Rapinoe to new contract through 2023, KC Current sign Debinha, put rest of NWSL on notice, Angel City acquires No. The 2023 NWSL draft is here, and before the event has even really begun, the league has already seen a flurry of trades. The fourth round is seeing local scouting take hold. 18: Jordan Silkowitz (goalkeeper, Iowa State), No. 7:09pm: Its back-to-back Cavaliers, as North Carolina takes UVA forward Haley Hopkins. 1 overall pick changed hands last week. Portland Thorns -- Lauren Kozal, GK (Michigan State University), 33. 25: Tori Hansen (center back, North Carolina), No. Racing made a big move, giving up the fourth overall pick to acquire Paige Monaghan, $150k, and a 2023 international slot from Gotham FC. Chicago Red Stars -- Sophie Jones, MID (Duke University), 44. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. This video is no longer available. The Spirit turned two picks into six and theres a lot to talk about. It's really surreal. I was maybe hoping a little that Spirit would get their hand on me, but overall I didnt know what was going to happen tonight., I come with a lot of experience, [I] played for multiple great teams, and a lot of those teams came with some of the best competition, not only in the U.S. but around the world. , MID ( Duke University ), No first round of the trade before can. 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