#BoldTogether #NWSLDraft OL Reign (@OLReign) January 13, 2023 I said: professional soccer player. 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. Every pick, trade, and move from 2023 NWSL draft. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. The 1 overall by her hometown club, Angel City and became the youngest player ever drafted by the league. San Diego traded $100,000 to Gotham FC for the 13th overall pick. 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. 9:40 pm ET, at Pick #30: Riley Tanner, Winger, Alabama How we got them. 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. (Photo of Alyssa Thompson:Peter van den Berg / USA Today). Facundo Torres will reportedly sign contract extension, Lions prepare for Cincinnati, Pride beat UCF, and more. The Los Angeles team then traded Ryan and North Carolina Courage -- Sydney Collins, DEF/MID (California University), 9. Angel City FC selected 18-year-old high school phenom Alyssa Thomson with the No. The NWSL Draft took place on Thursday in Philadelphia, and some teams mightve walked away better off than others. It's really surreal. 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. 8:04 pm ET, at Another grad transfer and another forward to the Spirit. So being able to live that out here in the NWSL, and this convention center, they've just done an amazing job, and it's super empowering.". ", RING RING @thekccurrent | @michelle1cooper pic.twitter.com/iRCBLZqPCa. 15, before Racing Louisville went on the clock for two straight picks. https://prosoccerwire.usatoday.com/lists/nwsl-draft-2023-picks-players-trades/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, No. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. After landing Debinha in free agency, adding Michelle Cooper AND Alex Spaanstra just feels like an embarrassment of riches for this team. 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. Pick #30: Riley Tanner, Winger, Alabama How we got them. 42: Rylan Childers (attacking midfielder, Kansas), No. Odds & lines subject to change. If Kuhlmann can stay healthy, this could be quite an addition. 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. Speed is a really good attribute to have. 21: Messiah Bright (striker, Texas Christian), No. Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Angel City FC selected Harvard-Westlake High School forward Alyssa Thompson with the No. 14: Grace Yochum (central/attacking midfielder, Oklahoma State), No. So we're really excited about Michelle. Coopers signing was announced Thursday by the Current, with whom the forward from Duke spent a week in training last summer. The 2023 National Women's Soccer League Draft will take place on Thursday, and be held in person for the first time since 2020. This video is no longer available. "I would love to be able to do it again with them this year. The North Carolina Courage made four picks in the first round of the NWSL Draft. So far, it's looking like the wheeling and dealing has paid off for Yael Averbuch West. The entire draft will be streamed on Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia. Her 17 goals in 2021 set a school record for TCU and was tied for fourth nationally. 1 draft pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft. 24: Lauren DeBeau (midfielder/forward, Michigan State), No. 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. 38: Ella Shamburger (center back, Vanderbilt), No. 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. And being able to play against the best in the world every single dayI couldn't pass that up right now. 6:57pm: The draft is moving with, by NWSL draft standards, swiftness. Thompson, a senior at Harvard-Westlake in Los Angeles, becomes the first high schooler to be drafted in the No. Kuhlmann also had international success, becoming the first U.S. player to score a hat trick at the U17 Womens World Cup. That's the word I've been using for the past week. But we have to find a way.". Chicago had an even bigger shock, as they ignored their desperate midfield needs to select Penn State forward Penelope Hocking. So I'm willing to do anything that is possible just to make sure that I'm doing everything I can for the organization. 8:04pm: North Carolina coach Sean Nahas has done his availability with reporters, a signal that theyre calling it a night. The 2023 NWSL draft is here, and before the event has even really begun, the league Want more coverage of the NWSL draft? This was part of the first deal with Orlando when Washington traded $75,000 of allocation money for their 29th and 34th picks. The crowd here, with plenty of Gotham fans in attendance, is buzzing. Kansas City Current -- Alexa Spaanstra, MID/FWD (University of Virginia), 11. Names to know for the 2023 NWSL Draft by Travis Clark December 23, 2021 Last weekend, the 2022 edition of the NWSL Draft took place. North Carolina Courage -- Haley Hopkins, FWD (University of Virginia), 12. Defender Emily Madril signed with the league prior to the NWSL Draft, leaving Tori Hansen, Summer Yates, and Kristen Scott as the Prides remaining unsigned draft picks. Angel City FC -- Alyssa Thompson, FWD (Harvard-Westlake Prep), 2. Spaanstra has long been considered a pro-level prospect with top-tier crossing ability, but its unclear how shell fit into Matt Potters 3-5-2 system (if he sticks with it for 2023). AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. The "Trades" section of the 2023 NWSL Draft's Wikipedia page is just absolutely bewildering. Teams can request up to three timeouts during the draft, all of which will be three minutes regardless of the round in which they occur. Gambling problem? Actually got a text (from Portland) right before and I welled up with tears. I hope I can achieve as much as I can I did in college and help the Washington spirit as much as possible., I feel like they [Washington Spirit] can definitely help me and I can help them., I feel like I have the technical ability that I developed in England and can now bring that into the NWSL and help bring [that to] the team., Mark ParsonsIf you look at four attackers, we only see two playing in the front line. First, they traded $75,000 in allocation money to Orlando to get the 29th and 34th overall picks. Anyone following it has seen huge returns. Gotham FC then sent Duke star forward Michelle Cooper went No. After the game, Pride Head Coach Seb Hines raved about the rookie. In order to secure Bosselmann with the 28th pick, the Spirit swapped $75,000 of allocation money with Orlando for their 29th and 34th picks. Angel City FC. 4: Jenna Nighswonger (attacking midfielder, Florida State), No. When people tell you the NWSL draft is chaotic, believe them. 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. 10:06 pm ET, at 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. ", 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. 4th Round, No. North Carolina was up next with the sixth pick, and had a bit of a surprise: they went for Notre Dame striker Olivia Wingate. 34: Lena Silano (forward, Long Beach State), No. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. 8:48 pm ET, at 10:23pm: OL Reign have since confirmed that they did in fact acquire Emily Sonnett in a third-round trade with the Spirit, with the USWNT defender being the player to be named later.Pro Soccer Wire will have more on that trade, including perspective from Washington coach Mark Parsons, in the near future. first U.S. player to score a hat trick at the U17 Womens World Cup, newly hired Senior Director of Performance, Medical and Innovation, Friday Freedom Kicks: Bill Hamid to Dundee United, MLS opening weekend, fate of B&RU and more, Thursday Freedom Kicks: USWNT win SheBelieves, MLS expansion news, and more, Wednesday Freedom Kicks: New MLS playoff format, Berry to Atlanta, and more, Monday Freedom Kicks: D.C. United moves, jersey/stadium rankings & more. Lets meet them Douglas was the Spirits first natural pick in the draft and it seems they were impatiently waiting for Douglas to fall to them. Given his quotes above, no surprises for guessing which one. NWSL Draft 2023: Prospects, order for clubs and where to watch The Pride traded two picks (the 29th and 34th) to the Spirit in exchange for $75,000 in allocation money. 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. 29: Jadyn Edwards (midfielder/forward, New Mexico), No. Email; On Jan. 5, Angel City F.C. Did you see your mom celebrating in the audience? Teams should submit their pick as soon as it is prepared and per official rules teams should not hold picks until the selection clock time expires if the pick is ready prior to clock expiration. Gotham started a busy day by acquiring the fourth overall pick from Racing Louisville in exchange for Paige Monaghan, $150,000, and a 2023 international slot, and trading the 13th overall pick to the San Diego Wave for $100,000 in allocation money. This video is no longer available. The signing of Bright isnt a surprise as the forward has been impressive this preseason. In the first round, each team will have five minutes to announce their picks. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft. Teams with international keepers continue to add depth for the World Cup. WebLatest News. A midfielder that can be a big addition to the Pride, it was a surprise to see Yates slide this far. 25: Tori Hansen (center back, North Carolina), No. Coverage will include commentary and analysis on each selection as well as interviews with draft picks, league and team executives and more, the NWSL said. After four rounds, 48 picks, and approximately 1.2 million trades, the 2023 NWSL Draft is in the books. It could've happened if the Dodgers signed her husband. San Diego Wave -- Sierra Enge, DEF/MID (Stanford), 14. That's less about their draft picks, and more about the decision to trade Diana Ordoez to Houston. 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. For us we filled some big needs in other areas, and were working very successfully on areas in the backline that we feel are going to come off and help us in where we want to go., First things first, two integral pieces of the Spirits 2021 Championship Kelley OHara and Emily Sonnett are with new teams. Moments later, Gotham selects Madrils Florida State teammate Jenna Nighswonger, adding to a midfield that includes Kristie Mewis and Victoria Pickett. Chicago Red Stars -- Grace Yochum, MID (Oklahoma State), 15. Mark ParsonsWe have a structural problem that we had to re-balance. Hocking also saw her twin sister Iliana head to NJ/NY Gotham FC creating a new sibling rivalry in the league. Washington Spirit -- Lyza Bosselmann, GK (Gonzaga), 29. 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! Parsons threw a bit of a curveball with this answer since Delaney played in midfield and defense throughout her college career at Duke. Gotham FC then sent 12: Izzy DAquila (striker, Santa Clara), 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. In the first round, teams will have five minutes to announce their picks. 48 into a 3rd rounder + $10k is blowing my mind rn https://t.co/T6leUvUnVN. Gotham was involved in the aforementioned trade that sent the second overall pick to Kansas City in exchange for Williams. 8:39 pm ET, at ET. The Spirit have also traded allocation money for the 40th overall selection. The Spirit will also recieve the Reign's natural first round pick in the 2024 NWSL draft. Then Washington delivered the 29th pick plus $30,000 in allocation money to Racing Louisville to move one spot up to select 28th. 5 pick adding depth to championship roster Updated: Jan. 12, Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll Soccer and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Here are your picks for the fourth round, with overall pick numbers in parentheses. 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