9:37 pm ET, at So for the NWSL to be as successful as it is and just keep trending upward, it's just so incredibly inspiring.". Thats on top of yesterdays trade that saw OL Reign pick up forward Elyse Bennett and the 23rd overall pick in a deal that saw $150,000 in allocation money sent to the Kansas City Current. Chicago Red Stars -- Sophie Jones, MID (Duke University), 44. The United States International has been a critical member to the Washington Spirit starring in their NWSL Championship victory in 2021 but now she'll be switching coasts to improve the Reign by leaps and bounds. Enjoy some of her top saves throughout the historic season! 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. 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. 1 draft pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. A key member of LSU's defense, Jennings can provide more depth to Houston. 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. Given his quotes above, no surprises for guessing which one. The 2023 NWSL Draft will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia on Thursday. Pick #30: Riley Tanner, Winger, Alabama How we got them. San Diego traded $100,000 to Gotham FC for the 13th overall pick. In the first round, teams will have five minutes to announce their picks. 41: Kristen Scott (winger, Central Florida), No. Anyone following it has seen huge returns. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. 17: Brianna Martinez (right back, Notre Dame), No. 45: Giovanna DeMarco (defensive midfielder, Wake Forest), No. Either way, theres a good chance Youngs odds rise to -300 ($300 wins $100) or higher in the next few weeks. Messiah Bright joins the Orlando Pride from TCU after being selected with the 21st overall pick. Buccaneers in Wild Card Weekend, Winners and losers from the 2023 NWSL Draft, 250 players registered for the draft this year. Washington Spirit -- Lena Silano, FWD (Long Beach State University), 35. 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. 11: Haley Hopkins (forward, Virginia), No. Turns out it was a decent gamble, as they were able to select a player high on their list, and that Mark Parsons is very familiar with, while saving some allocation money and pick wheeling and dealing for later in the round. GOAL has all you need to know about the 2023 NWSL Draft. Angel City FC traded their No. 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. 1 overall pick in the 2023 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. ET Thursday, but teams did not wait until then to kick off the action.. 24: Lauren DeBeau (midfielder/forward, Michigan State), No. 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. 8:22 pm ET, at That time goes down to three minutes in the second through fourth rounds. 15: Gabby Robinson (defender/midfielder, West Virginia), No. 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. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia. She spoke to reporters after stepping off the stage. WebUSA TODAY - Seth Vertelney 5h. Chicago Red Stars -- Penelope Hocking, MID/FWD (Penn State University), 8. https://prosoccerwire.usatoday.com/lists/nwsl-draft-2023-picks-players-trades/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, No. The Wave are another team that will be happy to grab a sliding player. That's less about their draft picks, and more about the decision to trade Diana Ordoez to Houston. 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. As the National Womens Soccer League Draft enters its second decade, the rights to the No. Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Angel City FC selected Harvard-Westlake High School forward Alyssa Thompson with the No. So I'm just happy to be a part of change and just be a part of history in the making.". Gambling problem? A team notorious for pulling off big moves to obtain higher picks (albeit under different management and leadership) sat out the first two rounds. A pick must be made after the timeout. 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. They later explained the moves. The 2023 NWSL Draft took place on Thursday, January 12, 2023. More trades could occur before or during the draft. 25: Tori Hansen (center back, North Carolina), No. Angel City sent their No. Washington Spirit -- Civana Kuhlmann, FWD (University of Colorado), 38. Washington Spirit -- Delaney Graham, DEF/MID/FWD (Duke University), 41. Actually got a text (from Portland) right before and I welled up with tears. The Dash get one of the best goalscorers in the NWSL and the 30th overall pick here in Philly. Try a week on us. End of the season GK appreciation post! One of those picks, Haley Hopkins, was drafted right alongside her UVA teammate. The Los Angeles team then traded Ryan and Lyza Bosselmann came to play this season and didn't hold back in goal! How do you feel about playing with Debinha? The 5-foot-9 attacker played in 102 collegiate games with TCU (all starts), scoring 49 goals and recording 17 assists in 6,635 minutes. ET to 7 p.m. 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. 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. Timeouts are also a factor throughout the draft. 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. The Dash traded the No. 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. 10: Alexa Spaanstra (winger, Virginia), No. Kansas City Current -- Ella Shamburger, DEF (Vanderbilt University), 39. Im excited to be working with this staff and Mark. And with the final pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft, the Thorns made a trade. North Carolina Courage -- Olivia Wyngate, FWD (Notre Dame University), 7. section: | slug: 2023-nwsl-draft-tracker-complete-list-of-picks-as-phenom-alyssa-thompson-goes-no-1-to-angel-city-fc | sport: soccer | route: live_blog_single | 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. Yep, it was Sonnett. 9:30 pm ET, at Houston Dash -- Sophie Hirst, MID (Harvard University), 21. 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. 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. Jenna Nighswonger, a finalist for the Hermann Trophy with Cooper after being named the ACC tournament MVP, 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 signing of Bright isnt a surprise as the forward has been impressive this preseason. Angel City took part in a massive four-team trade last week to land the No. The experience thus far is something I have been truly grateful for. ET at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, and weve got you covered on everything you need to know to follow along. A new year means another NWSL Draft, with the occasion almost the starting point for excitement to build for the new season. Her size and power allow her to go up against any defender in the NWSL, while her speed allows her to keep up with Doyle and Watt on counter attacks. Pro Soccer Wire will be live in the room as it happens, reporting on all the comings and goings. 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. 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. 47: Ashley Orkus (goalkeeper, Ole Miss), No. #gozags #wcc #ncaasoccer pic.twitter.com/58WLwxLC6f. 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. Thompson, a senior at Harvard-Westlake in Los Angeles, becomes the first high schooler to be drafted in the No. Kansas City picked up midfielder/defender Gabrielle Robinson at No. Orlando Pride -- Messiah Bright, FWD (Texas Christian University), 22. 9:52 pm ET, at Current betting big on No. The Spirit entered the draft with the 26th and 37th picks, and used allocation to pickup four more. ", "I was able to go visit (KC) this summer and be able to see what it was like out there. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. It's really surreal. 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. DeMarco played five seasons for the Demon Deacons, playing 74 games and starting 69, as she scored 11 goals and seven assists in It was something that we needed to do to make this decision.". 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. OL Reign -- Shea Holmes, DEF (University of Washington), 20. 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. I owe a lot to him and I have nothing but great things to say about my experiences at both Vanderbilt and Virginia. 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. Feb 25 2023 Anna Heilferty Will miss the 2023 season with season-ending knee injury. 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. Timeouts are three minutes long and cannot be "stacked." 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. The 2022 NWSL Shield winners ended their season with a semifinal defeat in the playoffs. "Super excited. 0. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. 28: Lyza Bosselmann (goalkeeper, Gonzaga), No. 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. 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. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NWSL draft on Thursday. But I'm super excited. 1 overall pick. The timing of Silanos runs, along with her anticipation and acceleration, allow her to beat defenders to the ball in the box. Parsons went on to say that the Spirit drafted an 8 (central midfielder), a 10 (attacking midfielder) and two forwards. 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. and some teams are more willing to take on player development than others. Defensive midfielder that will add some bite, which is to say a very San Diego sort of defensive midfield presence. 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. I said: professional soccer player. 8:01 pm ET. Not being under a current professional contract, nor having previously signed a contract to play soccer professionally. North Carolina Courage -- Sydney Collins, DEF/MID (California University), 9. Thompson, a senior at Harvard All picks and predictions are suggestions only. 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. 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? After four rounds of twelve picks, the draft concluded with 48 new players entering the league for the 2023 season. 14 pick of the evening, Grace Yochum, is the. Here's how the picks shook out in the third round, with overall selection numbers in parentheses: During the third round of the draft, commissioner Jessica Berman announced a trade between OL Reign and the Washington Spirit that sends a "player to be named later" to the Pacific Northwest. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. All trades must be approved by the League before they are official and announced to the public. Louisville traded the 28th overall pick to Washington for the 29th overall pick and $30,000 in allocation money, and then traded the 40th overall pick to the Spirit for a further $25,000 in allocation money. The 2023 NWSL Schedule. So I think that they they both prepared me well. Teams will make their selections on Jan. 12, with NJ/NY Gotham FC getting the first pick. Portland has wrapped up the first round by taking Santa Clara striker Izzy DAquila. The Spirit have also traded allocation money for the 40th overall selection. 5 pick adding depth to championship roster Updated: Jan. 12, Mar 1, 2023 Updated 8 min ago. "It's not in our hands at this moment. While the Spirit have a lot of quality in attack, there arent a ton of players on the squad who consistently break central lines. 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. Gambling problem? Another keeper off the board as the late rounds are seeing teams get future pieces for depth spots. After two years of remote drafts due to the Covid-19 pandemic, NWSL is back to a traditional, in-person format, with the draft taking place in Philadelphia as part of the United Soccer Coaches convention. In Silanos final two seasons at Long Beach State she made 39 starts, scoring 27 goals and delivering 9 assists. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. It was a busy night for the Kansas City Current at the 2023 NWSL Draft. We are now three quarters of the way through the NWSL Draft. Orlando, according to Hines, went into the 2023 NWSL Draft looking for solutions to that problem. The 20-year-old is a dynamic forward who figures to contend for a USWNT place in the future. 1 overall pick. Im here to develop and grow and listen to my staff members and the veterans on this team and so I cant wait for that moment., Ashley [Sanchez] and I are long-term best friends, honestly, and I dont think we could have dreamt this up. https://t.co/T9wbWnxW9N#BoldTogether pic.twitter.com/LvIOCJWHAq. 9: Clara Robbins (midfielder, Florida State), No. Alyssa Thompson opted to forgo college in order to declare for the NWSL draft, where she was selected No. The Spirit will also recieve the Reign's natural first round pick in the 2024 NWSL draft. 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. The Red Stars need attacking players and they're getting one in Schlegel. 48: Madelyn Desiano (right/left back, UCLA), No. 1 spot in NWSL history. So being able to finally get drafted here is means the world.". All Rights Reserved. The Dash traded the No. It could've happened if the Dodgers signed her husband. She started 19 games, scored 12 goals and dished 6 assists. The Reign previously had first and second-round picks but they were traded away. ET on CBS Sports Network as well. Kansas City Current -- Mykiaa Minniss, DEF (Washington State University), 36. All 12 clubs will participate and there will be 12 SHARE How Alyssa Thompson became the youngest draft pick in NWSL history CLOSE. 9:50 pm ET, at 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. 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. She may figure as a future No. I had to hold them off for a little bit just so I can compose myself to come up here. A year later, history was made as 18-year-old Alyssa Thompson became the youngest No.1 pick in the draft's history, as well as the youngest pick overall. Graham also managed remarkable consistency throughout her five year college career, hitting the 20-games played mark every season except for one, and in total playing in 105 games, starting in 103 of them. Houston Dash -- Jyllissa Harris, DEF/MID (University of South Carolina), 23. 1 to Angel City FC, per a report by the LA Times. Nicole Douglas is a very, very special player. It was an exciting, record-setting draft, one that saw U.S. women's national team forward Lynn Williams traded. Racing Louisville FC -- Riley Mattingly Parker, MID/FWD (University of Alabama), 32. And, you know, from there, obviously, it was a match. Still, its considered a deep draft particularly at a few positions which ought to give Peters and the 49ers a chance to bring in some quality players despite their As shown in her time with her national team during this years SheBelieves Cup, Adriana can be effective in the midfield or up top. This video is no longer available. 8:36 pm ET, at 2023 NWSL draft: Alyssa Thompson selected by Angel City with top pick. 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. And my word does Tanner love a wallop. The team wants more goals and someone is going to score them. 37: Civana Kuhlmann (forward, Colorado), No. Washington Spirit -- Lyza Bosselmann, GK (Gonzaga), 29. 6: Olivia Wingate (forward, Notre Dame), No. Thats one way to avoid finishing at the bottom of the goalscoring table next season. What we dont see is her leading the line and playing on the back shoulder and trying to make runs., We see her between lines like she started to do at the end of her career, and what weve seen is this final pass and the ability to arrive late and score goals is special, and something we want to complement the great attacking players we have.. 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. There are plenty of ways to build a roster in the NWSL but the draft, especially this one, has talent up and down. 2 while the first defender off the board was Emily Madril of Florida State, who landed with the Orlando Pride at No. Read the full story on Pro Soccer Wire. 29: Jadyn Edwards (midfielder/forward, New Mexico), No. It was held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia and began at 6pm ET (3pm PT). Odds & lines subject to change. Before speaking to reporters, Alexa Spaanstra had to wait. The Spirit turned two picks into six and theres a lot to talk about. Bright has played extensively during the preseason, starting up top for the Pride. 400th player to be drafted into the NWSL. 35: Mykiaa Minniss (center back, Washington State), No. Fans outside the United States can watch the whole draft on NWSL.com and the leagues YouTube channel. Welcome, @emilysonnett! Entering the draft Washington only had two picks (#26, #37 overall) but by the end of the draft theyd secured six players. 19: Shae Holmes (defender, Washington), No. She's a technical savvy player. A team may offer a Standard Player Agreement, trade the player's rights to another Team, or waive the player's rights. ET on Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ from with the first hour from 6 p.m. 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. 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? 1 pick in a four-team blockbuster trade last week. Bright was named 2021 United Soccer Coaches First Team All-American and the 2021 Big 12 Tournament Most Valuable Player. 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. Destinies Fulfilled, Childhood Dreams Realized At The 2023 NWSL Draft. Ashley Sanchez excels at it and Bayley Feist has had some encouraging moments, so theres an opportunity for Douglas to push for a decent chunk of playing time, particularly in a World Cup year. 4th Round, No. 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. 9:11 pm ET, at WebAngel City FC selected 18-year-old forward Alyssa Thompson as the first overall pick on Thursday in the 2023 NWSL draft. The entire draft will be streamed on Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ. 2 pick. 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. Here are your picks for the fourth round, with overall pick numbers in parentheses. Civana has the potential to be a steal of the draft, which would be a remarkable story for an immense talent with a devastating run of injuries. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. OL Reign -- Natalie Viggiano, MID/FWD (University of Wisconsin), 47. The So it was that was obviously a shock. San Diego Wave FC -- Lauren Brzykcy, GK (University of California, Los Angeles), 34. 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. That would be great.". 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. 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. Then, it moved to Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ for the remainder of the event. Almada, Puig & all the players to watch, Man Utd ratings: Garnacho the star of the show , Swanson is unstoppable! 9:27 pm ET, at The Courage used the pick they got in that deal to pick Cal defender Sydney Collins, a very different player. Here's what she had to say: "It feels great. San Diego Wave -- Sierra Enge, DEF/MID (Stanford), 14. 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. The NWSL draft is officially here, with the leagues 12 clubs set to make their selections Thursday ahead of the 2023 season. 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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. 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. 9:03 pm ET, at Was it on her mind that KC almost won a championship last year? Another grad transfer and another forward to the Spirit. 33: Lauren Brzykcy (goalkeeper, UCLA), No. 20: Sophie Hirst (defensive midfielder, Harvard), No. 28, and selected Gonzaga goalkeeper Lyza Bosselmann. 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. The only moves they have 2: Kansas City Current 30 overall pick in the draft from the Courage. ", RING RING @thekccurrent | @michelle1cooper pic.twitter.com/iRCBLZqPCa. Who else was picked? 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! 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. 9:57 pm ET, at 3: Emily Madril (center back, Florida State), No. The Washington Spirit have been central to the chaos this time acquiring OL Reign's third round pick and their natural first round selection in exchange for a player to be named later. 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. 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