1 overall pick. North Carolina Courage -- Haley Hopkins, FWD (University of Virginia), 12. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Odds & lines subject to change. 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. Mark ParsonsWe think were gonna be OK at developing players, and to get people that have the right mindset to take advantage of the environment were going to build is key. 0. The 2023 NWSL Draft takes place Thursday at 6 p.m. Id love to pick his brain about whatever he thinks I can do to get better. The NWSL draft is officially here, with the leagues 12 clubs set to make their selections Thursday ahead of the 2023 season. A team notorious for pulling off big moves to obtain higher picks (albeit under different management and leadership) sat out the first two rounds. This video is no longer available. Chicago Red Stars -- Sophie Jones, MID (Duke University), 44. That leaves a lot of leadership to replace and has turned a presumed strength into a question mark. The 510 Gonzaga Bulldog started and played all 18 games of the Zags 2022 season, leading them to a total of ten shutouts. Remember that OL Reign trade earlier in the night (like 47 trades ago) for a "player to be named later"? Entering the draft Washington only had two picks (#26, #37 overall) but by the end of the draft theyd secured six players. How do you feel about playing with Debinha? In their goal to pick up all the depth in the draft, the Spirit are adding their third forward of the round. But I mean, hey, you got to start somewhere. "Being able to play in front of my family and friends is something that's really important to me. 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. 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. The Thorns made two late-round trades with Houston: they traded the 36th overall pick and $20,000 in allocation money to acquire the 32nd overall pick, andalso sent the 48th overall pick to Houston to acquire the Dashs natural 2024 third-round pick and $10,000 in allocation money. After four rounds, 48 picks, and approximately 1.2 million trades, the 2023 NWSL Draft is in the books. In Silanos final two seasons at Long Beach State she made 39 starts, scoring 27 goals and delivering 9 assists. 1 to Angel City FC, per a report by the LA Times. 8:09 pm ET, at Being an ex defender, its not always nice to defend against either. "No, I knew if I looked back at her I would start crying even more and I was already too much (in) tears. 9 (No. So I think that they they both prepared me well. 2023 NWSL Mock Draft (Phuoc) 1. Gambling problem? The most recent update will live just below this paragraph, and go on in descending order to the start of the draft. GOAL has all you need to know about the 2023 NWSL Draft. The Wave are another team that will be happy to grab a sliding player. "It was kind of unspoken, just but we're just, whatever happens happens," she said. After landing Debinha in free agency, adding Michelle Cooper AND Alex Spaanstra just feels like an embarrassment of riches for this team. She's great around the goal, and that's what we need. We are officially halfway through the 2023 NWSL Draft. The 2023 NWSL Draft takes place Thursday at 6 p.m. According to Nahas, it was a move Ordez, a native of Prosper, Texas, wanted to be closer to home. Over 250 players registered for the draft this year, with incredible talent all across the board. Teams may request three timeouts during the draft for further discussion, rule clarification or trade discussion. The All Rights Reserved. I don't know what's gonna happen. 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. 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. Here's what she had to say: "It feels great. Kansas City Current -- Alexa Spaanstra, MID/FWD (University of Virginia), 11. Odds & lines subject to change. traded the no. 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. Washington Spirit -- Lena Silano, FWD (Long Beach State University), 35. The timing of Silanos runs, along with her anticipation and acceleration, allow her to beat defenders to the ball in the box. She figures to be an understudy for Morgan Weaver, bringing energy, physicality, and goals to a team that has those in spades already. I worked really hard to get to the place that I am right now. For the 2023 draft the league introduced a new entry mechanism for players under the age of 18 who wish to enter the league. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll Soccer and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. 1 overall pick changed hands last week. WebAngel City FC selected 18-year-old forward Alyssa Thompson as the first overall pick on Thursday in the 2023 NWSL draft. 9:50 pm ET, at 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. Portland Thorns -- Lauren Kozal, GK (Michigan State University), 33. Houston Dash. 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. Actually, when I was running the academy for Chelsea, she was in our U10s team just like Alessia Russo at the time., I had a very honest conversation with her two or three weeks ago about her position and her role, I think she can be one of the very, very best players in this league between lines because of her final pass. ET. Forty-eight new players have been drafted into the league amid several bombshell trades. The only moves they have Keep reading to see how the rest of the first round unfolds. 1 pick in a four-team blockbuster trade last week. A key member of LSU's defense, Jennings can provide more depth to Houston. Coverage of the draft will begin on CBS Sports Network and streaming on Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. 2 overall pick to select forward Michelle Williams from Duke. Houston Dash -- Sophie Hirst, MID (Harvard University), 21. 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. Coopers signing was announced Thursday by the Current, with whom the forward from Duke spent a week in training last summer. Pick #30: Riley Tanner, Winger, Alabama How we got them. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Here are your picks for the fourth round, with overall pick 5 draft pick, Racing Louisville Traded their No. Chicago Red Stars -- Allison Schlegel, MID/FWD (Penn State University), 24. NWSL Draft 2023: Prospects, order for clubs and where to watch The expansion team acquired the inaugural pick earlier this week, after sending Yazmeen Ryan and $250,000 in Allocation Money to Gotham FC in exchange for the draft position. RAW: SOCCER: 18-YR-OLD IS YOUNGEST PICK IN NWSL DRAFT. 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. 34: Lena Silano (forward, Long Beach State), No. The 2022 NWSL Shield winners ended their season with a semifinal defeat in the playoffs. While the Spirit have a lot of quality in attack, there arent a ton of players on the squad who consistently break central lines. Chicago Red Stars -- Grace Yochum, MID (Oklahoma State), 15. With the 12th pick, Portland takes midfielder Isabella "Izzy" D'Aquila from Santa Clara. So let's take a look at what's new to the 2023 draft and go over the rules and procedures. 18-year-old Alyssa Every pick, trade, and move from 2023 NWSL draft. 9:57 pm ET, at Alyssa Thompson, the 18-year-old phenom who made her U.S. women's national team debut in October 2022, was the No.1 pick in the draft after a sensational four-team trade in the days before the event saw Angel City acquire the top pick in order to select the Los Angeles native. 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. Angel City FC -- Alyssa Thompson, FWD (Harvard-Westlake Prep), 2. ET Thursday, but teams did not wait until then to kick off the action.. 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. The Spirit will also recieve the Reign's natural first round pick in the 2024 NWSL draft. Want more coverage of the NWSL draft? 9:07pm: The Washington Spirit had absolutely nothing going on, but just went on a brain-bending journey that could only happen at the 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. 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.. Ordoez may well have requested the move herself, but the combined loss of her and Debinha for this team is going to leave a massive gap to fill, especially on the goal-scoring front. Racing Louisville FC -- Kayla Fischer, MID/FWD (Ohio State University), 17. ET on CBS Sports Network as well. The "Trades" section of the 2023 NWSL Draft's Wikipedia page is just absolutely bewildering. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) 22: Jyllissa Harris (defender, South Carolina), No. It was an exciting, record-setting draft, one that saw U.S. women's national team forward Lynn Williams traded. If a team fails to make or forfeit its selection in that time, it loses the opportunity to make its selection for the round. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia. 8:22 pm ET, at 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). The NWSL Draft took place on Thursday in Philadelphia, and some teams mightve walked away better off than others. A midfielder that can be a big addition to the Pride, it was a surprise to see Yates slide this far. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. The latest addition for the Thorns, DeBeau scored 11 goals and assisted four more in 22 starts this past season. 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. The signing of Bright allows Hines to play her in the midfield with the assurance that theres quality at the forward position. Here is everything you need to know. ", "I played with Kelsey Turnbow who's at San Diego Wave. For example: Team A can call a timeout for discussions or trades with Team B, but Team B cannot call a timeout to continue those same discussions or trades with Team A after the initial three-minute period from Team A expires. "It was definitely a don't talk about it. I played against Alex Loera in the defense at Kansas City. Michelle Cooper with the second overall pick, Troy Aikman and Al Michaels Are Both Wrong About How Bad or Good Thursday Night Football Is, KC Current have made a statement in the NWSL offseason, The USWNT January Roster has dropped: Sonnett and Williams return, USMNT scandal: Everything to know about Gregg Berhalter allegation, Claudio Reyna involvement, The No. Angel City FC kicked off the 2023 NWSL Draft by selecting 18-year-old Alyssa Thompson with the No. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. 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. Here are your picks for the fourth round, with overall pick numbers in parentheses. 25: Tori Hansen (center back, North Carolina), No. First, they sent $75,000 in allocation money to Orlando for the 29th and 34th overall picks, and then traded that 29th pick to Louisville, along with $30,000 in allocation money, for the 28th overall pick. 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. 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. But I'm super excited. But if the Spirit can help Kuhlmann recover fully and keep the physical and mental trauma of long-term injury nothing more than a story of the past, they will have stolen first round talent with the 37th pick. WebRound by round results of the 2023 NWSL Draft, including rookie contract details. 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. 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. Read the full story on Pro Soccer Wire. 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. 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. This concludes the first round of the NWSL draft! 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. Orlando Pride -- Kristen Scott, MID/FWD (University of Central Florida), 42. 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. Either way, theres a good chance Youngs odds rise to -300 ($300 wins $100) or higher in the next few weeks. The Orlando Pride announced the signing of forward Messiah Bright this afternoon to a three-year deal, lasting through 2025. In her final season at Duke, Graham hit a career high seven assists. 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. 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. So I'm willing to do anything that is possible just to make sure that I'm doing everything I can for the organization. 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. The Reign previously had first and second-round picks but they were traded away. Houston Dash -- Jyllissa Harris, DEF/MID (University of South Carolina), 23. Forward Diana Ordez and the #30 pick go to Houston. 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. 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. San Diego Wave FC -- Lauren Brzykcy, GK (University of California, Los Angeles), 34. Chicago Red Stars -- Penelope Hocking, MID/FWD (Penn State University), 8. 12: Izzy DAquila (striker, Santa Clara), No. Orlando, according to Hines, went into the 2023 NWSL Draft looking for solutions to that problem. It's crazy how fast it's all happening. 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. Like clockwork, Kansas City are taking another center back. So I had to stop. Portland Thorns FC -- Reyna Reyes, DEF/MID (University of Alabama), 6. A polished center back, Hansen can help lead the back line while also being a threat from set plays. Chicago had an even bigger shock, as they ignored their desperate midfield needs to select Penn State forward Penelope Hocking. The signing of Bright isnt a surprise as the forward has been impressive this preseason. 10:25 pm ET, at Fans can watch the draft across CBS platforms beginning at 6 p.m. 9:52 pm ET, at And I'm just excited to be able to learn from her and be able to train next to her every day.". 10:06 pm ET, at While they were extremely busy at the draft, most of the attention came on the trade that sent Diana Ordez to Houston. While no big names came in, one big name moved out. 0. The 2023 NWSL draft is here, and before the event has even really begun, the league has already seen a flurry of trades. ET at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, and weve got you covered on everything you need to know to follow along. ET. It's really surreal. This was part of the first deal with Orlando when Washington traded $75,000 of allocation money for their 29th and 34th picks. 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). 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! Who else was picked? You can watch the draft on Paramount+ and CBS Sports YouTube page from 3-8 pm PT. 8 overall pick in the 2023 Draft, $100,000 dollars in allocation money, Houstons natural 2024 first round pick and an international spot for 2023. 9:17 pm ET, at 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 | 1 overall pick. She spoke to reporters after stepping off the stage. The North Carolina Courage made four picks in the first round of the NWSL Draft. So whats the road looking like for the Angels heading into Thursdays version? PHILADELPHIA, Pa. It was a busy night for the Kansas City Current at the 2023 NWSL Draft. They also made some smaller moves for non-player assets later in the draft, trading the 30th overall pick to Washington for the 32nd overall pick and $30,000 in allocation money. 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. Speed is a really good attribute to have. 29: Jadyn Edwards (midfielder/forward, New Mexico), No. Players must be notified of the trade before details can be made public. Chicago has been announced as on the clock, which is what was expected. Nicole DouglasIm just hoping I can bring that attacking ability that I have, my dribbling skills and obviously scoring goals as well. Then Washington delivered the 29th pick plus $30,000 in allocation money to Racing Louisville to move one spot up to select 28th. 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. 9:27 pm ET, at Its not so much that Wingate, who scored plenty with the Fighting Irish, is a bad pick that a few other strikers (Izzy DAquila and Messiah Bright come to mind) that were being talked up more heading into the draft. Im positive because I know Laura and I know the club and I know thats going to be good there. North Carolina received Houstons No. 1: Alyssa Thompson (forward, U.S. Under-20s/Harvard-Westlake School), No. Leave a comment below. Sophie Hirst was Houstons first selection in the 2023 NWSL Draft. 6:12pm: Jessica Berman announces Alyssa Thompson as the first pick, but the news is almost immediately overwhelmed by a whopper: U.S. womens national team forward Lynn Williams has been traded from the Current to Gotham FC for the second overall pick in this draft. 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. There will be a five-minute break after the first round and a two-minute organizational break between each later rounds. After just over four hours of picks, the NWSL 2023 Draft has concluded. 48 into a 3rd rounder + $10k is blowing my mind rn https://t.co/T6leUvUnVN. 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. Kansas City Current -- Gabrielle Robinson, DEF/MID/FWD (West Virginia University), 16. Were really looking forward to the important role she is going to play in achieving our goals, this year and in the future.. 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. With a record 12 trades during the draft, the Washington Spirit were able to take control of the draft in the third round after the North Carolina Courage used their draft capital to amass four first-rounders. The Red Stars are getting a technical midfielder who can add a lot if she's able to translate. San Diego Wave FC -- Giovanna Demarco, MID (Wake Forest University), 46. 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. 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. In the two biggest trades of the evening, Lynn Williams moves to Gotham FC, and Diana Ordonez moves to the Houston Dash. As shown in her time with her national team during this years SheBelieves Cup, Adriana can be effective in the midfield or up top. 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. ", On being part of the first draft class entering NWSL after they announced systemic reforms, "I think a lot of organizations go through a lot of problems. ", "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. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 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 Spirit entered the draft with the 26th and 37th picks, and used allocation to pickup four more. 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