ET at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, and weve got you covered on Only 18, the Los Angeles native is expected to contribute right away and has unlimited potential if Angel City are able to develop Thompson well. There (have ben) so many different leagues. The eligibility requirements include: The full list of registered players is here. 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. Some NWSL teams have specific positional needs Angel City and Gotham both need midfielders, KC could use another defender, etc. Gambling problem? 9:30 pm ET, at Racing Louisville FC -- Riley Mattingly Parker, MID/FWD (University of Alabama), 32. Pick #30: Riley Tanner, Winger, Alabama How we got them. 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. Training with the full team and being in that environment [last preseason], I thought, 'Wow, I can do this.' Portland selected Alabamas Reyna Reyes with the fifth pick, and while Reyes (who has four caps for Mexico) is reputed as a left back, she has serious versatility. And being able to play against the best in the world every single dayI couldn't pass that up right now. Houston Dash -- Jyllissa Harris, DEF/MID (University of South Carolina), 23. Kansas City Current -- Ella Shamburger, DEF (Vanderbilt University), 39. Kuhlmann decided to go back home to Colorado for her final year of eligibility and play for the Buffaloes. 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. Chicago has been announced as on the clock, which is what was expected. ", On being able to watch NWSL for 10 years now, "Before this, I looked back at a couple of time capsules I made back in Girl Scouts in like second grade and it was like, 'What do you want to be when you grow up?' 8:01 pm ET. 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. 14 pick of the evening, Grace Yochum, is the. WebRound by round results of the 2023 NWSL Draft, including rookie contract details. 8:41 pm ET, at Another keeper off the board as the Spirit trade up to take Bosselmann. Timeouts are also a factor throughout the draft. OL Reign -- Natalie Viggiano, MID/FWD (University of Wisconsin), 47. All 12 clubs will participate and there will be 12 22: Jyllissa Harris (defender, South Carolina), No. There are reports that the Spirit popped up as having the 14th pick, setting buzz of another trade off, but it looks like its a snafu. It was an exciting, record-setting draft, one that saw U.S. women's national team forward Lynn Williams traded. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Portland Thorns - Lauren Debeau (Michigan State) OL Reign has acquired a player to be named later from the Washington Spirit. Shes a threat in multiple aspects of the game, Hines said. Pick #30: Riley Tanner, Winger, Alabama How we got them. 9:13 pm ET, at While they are coming in with just two selections in the four-round 2023 NWSL draft: Alyssa Thompson selected by Angel City with top pick. The model enters Week 20 of the 2022-23 NBA season on a stunning 57-30 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning nearly $2,300. That leaves a lot of leadership to replace and has turned a presumed strength into a question mark. 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). 39: Summer Yates (midfielder/forward, Washington), No. 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. We know she still has so much untapped potential and we are excited that Orlando will be where she develops and grows as an athlete and person. 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. But we still think the Richmond, VA-born Graham is the central midfielder hes envisioning. 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. In her final season at Duke, Graham hit a career high seven assists. Feb 25 2023 Anna Heilferty Will miss the 2023 season with season-ending knee injury. 2 pick. Thompson, a senior at Harvard-Westlake in Los Angeles, becomes the first high schooler to be drafted in the No. Keeping the ball rolling with all the moving picks Edwards will need molding but can be a big contributor. All Rights Reserved. North Carolina was up next with the sixth pick, and had a bit of a surprise: they went for Notre Dame striker Olivia Wingate. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Kuhlmann also had international success, becoming the first U.S. player to score a hat trick at the U17 Womens World Cup. "It was definitely a don't talk about it. Odds & lines subject to change. And I loved it. 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. So I think that they they both prepared me well. Izzy D'Aquila, the final pick of the first round, spoke to reporters after the emotional moment when her name was called. WebUSA TODAY - Seth Vertelney 5h. I dont think it had anything to do with anything other than, these players now, they have needs, said Nahas. A local player stays in Florida to offer the Pride different looks. 1 pick in a four-team blockbuster trade last week. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Orlando Pride -- Tori Hansen, DEF (University of North Carolina), 26. But what we knew and felt from OL Reign is they really believed and were invested in this, and they were going to give Emily the opportunity she deserves., We tried to overcommunicate previously, we tried to be clear on this challenge we have, but its tough. In exchange, OL Reign has traded the 32nd overall draft pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft and its natural first round pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft. The draft was accompanied by the usual NWSL chaos, with extensive trades and deals being made both before and during the draft. 3 overall. The fourth round is seeing local scouting take hold. The 2023 NWSL Schedule. Overseas viewers were able to watch the draft live, for free, on the NWSL's YouTube channel. Entering the draft Washington only had two picks (#26, #37 overall) but by the end of the draft theyd secured six players. 40: Delaney Graham (midfielder/defender, Duke). A pick must be made after the timeout. Forward Diana Ordez and the #30 pick go to Houston. North Carolina Courage -- Clara Robbins, MID/FWD (Florida State University), 10. In a move specifically designed to draft 18-year-old Alyssa Thompson, Angel City FC shipped Yazmeen Ryan and a quarter-million dollars in allocation money to NJ/NY Gotham FC for the rights to the top pick. The draft eligible list Given all shes already been through, we cant help but root for a dramatic storybook turnaround to the stardom she deserves. And, you know, from there, obviously, it was a match. Houston Dash -- Lindsi Jennings, DEF (Louisiana State University), 37. Washington Spirit -- Riley Tanner, MID/FWD (University of Alabama), 31. 45 overall) Wave FC traded away their top two natural selections the 1st Round pick in the trade to acquire Abby Dahlkempers rights, and the 2nd Round pick in the trade to get Jodie Taylors rights. 44: Iliana Hocking (defensive midfielder, Arizona), No. 47: Ashley Orkus (goalkeeper, Ole Miss), No. She has had a great preseason, showcasing the skills she possesses and becoming a great fit for the culture we are building in our locker room. 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. The Dash traded the No. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. 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. OL Reign has signed forward Megan Rapinoe to a new contract through the 2023 season, the NWSL club has announced.Rapinoe will return to the Washington club for an 11th consecutive season, and is one of just 10 players who have played in all 10 NWSL seasons.Im back, Seattle! 1 spot in NWSL history. Keep reading to see how the rest of the first round unfolds. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia. ", RING RING @thekccurrent | @michelle1cooper pic.twitter.com/iRCBLZqPCa. If it officially happened at the draft, its in this piece. Houston Dash -- Sophie Hirst, MID (Harvard University), 21. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. This video is no longer available. 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. Civana KuhlmannI was waiting for almost four hours in a chair tonight, but Ive waited a lot longer than four hours Ive waited multiple years for this moment. 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. 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. The Wave are another team that will be happy to grab a sliding player. 18-year-old Alyssa "But as I moved on throughout different clubs and into college, being a professional soccer player has always been a dream of mine. ET to 7 p.m. 21: Messiah Bright (striker, Texas Christian), No. Another trade as Washington sent allocation money to Houston to get a deal done. KC made a major move, trading USWNT forward Lynn Williams to Gotham FC for the second overall pick. The second keeper off the board of the night. While Silano may forever be remembered for her absolutely outrageous overhead kick goal that break the internet from time to time, its far from her only highlight. Monday Night Football prop bets for Cowboys vs. Sign up for the Pro Soccer Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, The Angel City star has suffered setbacks in her return from a torn ACL, Another sign that player concerns are starting to be heard, Mallory Swanson on Angel City FC? Pre-draft: Things have already kicked off, well before media, teams, or players have made their way to the cavernous hall where the draft will actually take place. Parsons seemed confident about potential incoming players along the backline, so well have to wait and see how the defense comes together over the coming weeks. She's a technical savvy player. 8:36 pm ET, at Portland flipped the 48th pick to previous trade partners the Houston Dash for a 3rd round natural pick in next years NWSL draft along with $10,000 of that allocation money the Thorns sent the Dash previously. 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. 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. The NWSL draft is underway, and we'll have all the updates from the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. Here are your picks for the fourth round, with overall pick numbers in parentheses. It will be interesting to see who that player is as that's quite a bit for the Reign to give up for just anyone. The only moves they have 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. Bright offers something the Pride are missing with their other attacking options. WebAngel City FC selected 18-year-old forward Alyssa Thompson as the first overall pick on Thursday in the 2023 NWSL draft. The rookie forward signed a three-year deal, keeping her in Orlando through the 2025 NWSL season. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Their father, Denny Hocking, played Major League Baseball for 13 years for the Rockies, Royals and, of course, the Twins. 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. End of the season GK appreciation post! A key member of LSU's defense, Jennings can provide more depth to Houston. 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. Facundo Torres will reportedly sign contract extension, Lions prepare for Cincinnati, Pride beat UCF, and more. 9:03 pm ET, at RAW: SOCCER: 18-YR-OLD IS YOUNGEST PICK IN NWSL DRAFT. While the Spirit have a lot of quality in attack, there arent a ton of players on the squad who consistently break central lines. I cant wait to see my development and give it my all for the club and our fans.. 34: Lena Silano (forward, Long Beach State), No. Being an ex defender, its not always nice to defend against either. Portland Thorns -- Lauren Kozal, GK (Michigan State University), 33. The 2023 NWSL Draft started at 6 p.m. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. We're thankful, and we thank Lynn for everything and all her contributions to the team. Attendance is free and open to the public. I am beyond excited to be able to stay in purple and call Orlando home for the next few years. Angel City FC then traded Ryan's rights and $250,000 to Gotham FC in exchange for the No. That would be great.". San Diego traded $100,000 to Gotham FC for the 13th overall pick. I love the Spirit roster, the youth of it, I think they just want to get after it, I think young payers do want to get after it, theres a freshness to it and I think its gonna go great, Im really excited.. 27: Angelina Anderson (goalkeeper, Cal-Berkeley), No. 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. Unlike last year, the 2023 draft does not feature expansion sides, and there are no compensatory picks in the draft. 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. Hocking will thrive playing alongside Mallory Swanson, Ava Cook, and Yuki Nagasato, but the Red Stars are sorely lacking in deep-lying or box-to-box midfielders, and players of that profile are still on the board. 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. 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. The Los Angeles team then traded Ryan and $250,000 in allocation money to NJ/NY Gotham FC for the No. "It's not in our hands at this moment. The Pride traded two picks (the 29th and 34th) to the Spirit in exchange for $75,000 in allocation money. Head coach Laura Harvey has made minor changes to her roster leading into the 2023 season. Current betting big on No. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. San Diego Wave FC -- Giovanna Demarco, MID (Wake Forest University), 46. The 2023 NWSL draft is here, and before the event has even really begun, the league has already seen a flurry of trades. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2023 draft was the first to take place in-person since 2020, when it was held in Baltimore. But I'm super excited. 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. 9:50 pm ET, at The NWSL draft is officially here, with the leagues 12 clubs set to make their selections Thursday ahead of the 2023 season. It's really surreal. Racing Louisville FC -- Kayla Fischer, MID/FWD (Ohio State University), 17. 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. Civana Kuhlmann, are you kidding me?! Prior to that, she was named the 2019 Big 12 Championship Offensive MVP, a 2019 United Soccer Coaches Second Team All-Midwest Region selection, and a 2019 First Team All-Big 12 player. "My goodness is she fabulous" @Nicoledouglasss | #ForksUp pic.twitter.com/tgSMVpERMd. 10:25 pm ET, at Barely a breath after NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman announced the pick, she announced a blockbuster trade: Gotham FC landed U.S. national team veteran forward Lynn Williams from the Kansas City Current in exchange for the No. The Spirit turned two picks into six and theres a lot to talk about. 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. Please check your email for a confirmation. 28: Lyza Bosselmann (goalkeeper, Gonzaga), No. 48 into a 3rd rounder + $10k is blowing my mind rn https://t.co/T6leUvUnVN. WebThe Chicago Red Stars took part in the 2023 National Women's Soccer League Draft, tonight, selecting Penelope Hocking from Penn State University with their first round pick (seventh overall). Ive learned that thats the biggest difference between Civana before she went through three years of injury, and after just how she learned to navigate the mental health.. Please check your email for a confirmation. In the two biggest trades of the evening, Lynn Williams moves to Gotham FC, and Diana Ordonez moves to the Houston Dash. The North Carolina Courage made four picks in the first round of the NWSL Draft. Angel City FC kicked off the 2023 NWSL Draft by selecting 18-year-old Alyssa Thompson with the No. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) The Reign acquired USWNT defender Emily Sonnett from the Washington Spirit in exchange for the 32nd overall pick and the Reigns 2024 natural first-round pick. After four rounds, 48 picks, and approximately 1.2 million trades, the 2023 NWSL Draft is in the books. Another trade and another keeper off the board as the Dash and Thorns swap picks. What do you think? "No, I knew if I looked back at her I would start crying even more and I was already too much (in) tears. With an endorsement deal in hand and an ambitious club betting big on her to provide goals, Michelle Cooper has high expectations on her shoulders. Gotham FC then sent In Silanos final two seasons at Long Beach State she made 39 starts, scoring 27 goals and delivering 9 assists. ", "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. All Rights Reserved. A midfielder that can be a big addition to the Pride, it was a surprise to see Yates slide this far. While Spaanstras profile is definitely that of a creative winger, Hopkins can play anywhere across the front line, giving Sean Nahas some versatility to work with up top. In their goal to pick up all the depth in the draft, the Spirit are adding their third forward of the round. I mean, being drafted by any team was a surprise but I'm so incredibly excited for NC Courage, I could not have been a better outcome for me. Lyza Bosselmann came to play this season and didn't hold back in goal! The Spirit will also recieve the Reign's natural first round pick in the 2024 NWSL draft. 30 overall pick in the draft from the Courage. 8: Sydney Collins (defender/midfielder, Cal-Berkeley), No. Washington Spirit -- Civana Kuhlmann, FWD (University of Colorado), 38. 41: Kristen Scott (winger, Central Florida), No. 42: Rylan Childers (attacking midfielder, Kansas), No. Yep, it was Sonnett. 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. ET on CBS Sports Network as well. ET Thursday, but teams did not wait until then to kick off the action.. There will be a five-minute break after the first round and a two-minute organizational break between each later rounds. 400th player to be drafted into the NWSL. After the game, Pride Head Coach Seb Hines raved about the rookie. 9:57 pm ET, at 2023 NWSL Draft: Portland Thorns select 4 players including defender Reyna Reyes with No. The timing of Silanos runs, along with her anticipation and acceleration, allow her to beat defenders to the ball in the box. The draft live stream will continue on Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Arsenal ratings: Saka & Martinelli tear Everton apart! That 32nd pick was then traded, along with $30,000 in allocation money, to Houston for the 30th overall pick that they used on Alabama winger Riley Tanner. Washington Spirit -- Nicole Douglas, FWD (Arizona State University), 27. 6:04pm: The draft isnt actually underway, but we have one more massive trade before the first pick. 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