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. The Spirit entered the draft with the 26th and 37th picks, and used allocation to pickup four more. I dont think it had anything to do with anything other than, these players now, they have needs, said Nahas. Portland Thorns FC -- Reyna Reyes, DEF/MID (University of Alabama), 6. The entire draft will be streamed on Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ. 1 draft pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft. It could've happened if the Dodgers signed her husband. If drafted players are waived and not selcted off waivers by a diffferent club, the player becomes discovery eligible. 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. If there's one team I'm going to be reading the quotes from the coach and GM to figure out what comes next, it's the North Carolina Courage. 2023 NWSL draft: Alyssa Thompson selected by Angel City with top pick. 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.. There are plenty of ways to build a roster in the NWSL but the draft, especially this one, has talent up and down. 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. Id love to pick his brain about whatever he thinks I can do to get better. I worked really hard to get to the place that I am right now. 21: Messiah Bright (striker, Texas Christian), No. 8:56 pm ET, at But in general, these are some of the players expected to go high in the NWSL draft, with Alyssa Thompson expected to go at No. Keeping the ball rolling with all the moving picks Edwards will need molding but can be a big contributor. Pick #30: Riley Tanner, Winger, Alabama How we got them. The 20-year-old is a dynamic forward who figures to contend for a USWNT place in the future. 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. Keeping it brief here: NJ/NY Gotham FC traded winger Paige Monaghan, $150,000, and a 2023 international roster slot to Racing Louisville to get the fourth overall pick, then traded the 13th overall pick to the San Diego Wave for $100,000 in allocation money. Angel FC: Alyssa Thompson, F, Total Futbol Academy If youre going to spend $450,000 in allocation money, that player has to be transcendent. Before this horrid injury luck began, Kuhlmann was on her way to stardom alongside many of the Stanford teams she played on in 2017 and 2018, including Jordan Baggett and Andi Sullivan. How the Kansas City Current landed Debinha, the NWSLs top free agent, Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs QB, to join NWSLs Current ownership group, NWSL bans Paul Riley, Christy Holly and others following joint investigation, Being a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or a foreign national who is currently or was enrolled at a university in the United States during the 2022-23 academic year; and, Being an individual who has exhausted, lost, or renounced their remaining college eligibility during the 2022 calendar year, including high school graduates choosing to forego college eligibility; and, Turning at least 18 years old on or before Jan. 1, 2023; and. Orlando Pride -- Emily Madril, DEF (Florida State University), 4. The Brazilian signed this off-season and will be a key part of the starting lineup. 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. 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. North Carolina Courage -- Sydney Collins, DEF/MID (California University), 9. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft. Current manager Matt Potter on Michelle Cooper training with KC over the summer, "Having Michelle there for a period of time allowed her to basically spend some time with the players and get to see how we do things in terms of how we coach, but we also got to see the side of her on a day to day basis, how she trains, what's her attitude, what's your learning ability. The 2023 NWSL Draft takes place Thursday at 6 p.m. The NWSL draft is officially here, with the leagues 12 clubs set to make their selections Thursday ahead of the 2023 season. Her 17 goals in 2021 set a school record for TCU and was tied for fourth nationally. Gambling problem? It was held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia and began at 6pm ET (3pm PT). 2023 NWSL Mock Draft (Phuoc) 1. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Washington Spirit -- Riley Tanner, MID/FWD (University of Alabama), 31. Here are your picks for the fourth round, with overall pick numbers in parentheses. 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. ET. 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. I played against Alex Loera in the defense at Kansas City. WebHouston acquired Ordez and the No. She tormented the Current in the only open preseason game, causing trouble with her speed and size. The team wants more goals and someone is going to score them. As the National Womens Soccer League Draft enters its second decade, the rights to the No. And, you know, from there, obviously, it was a match. 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.. 31: Riley Mattingly Parker (forward, Alabama), No. 9:57 pm ET, at 1 to Angel City FC, per a report by the LA Times. Hopkins played at Viriginia with Diana Ordoez, who Houston traded away tonight. So, you know, with the likes of Messiah and Ally Watt, who also is lightning quick, weve got more of a threat in behind.. But I'm super excited. 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. Since the list of goalkeepers currently signed with the Spirit is Aubrey Kingsbury and 41-year-old Nicole Barnhart, Bosselmann will have the opportunity to prove herself a future starter. Angel City FC -- Alyssa Thompson, FWD (Harvard-Westlake Prep), 2. 7:09pm: Its back-to-back Cavaliers, as North Carolina takes UVA forward Haley Hopkins. 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. The 2023 NWSL Draft started at 6 p.m. Washington Spirit -- Lyza Bosselmann, GK (Gonzaga), 29. 5 pick overall in 2023, their second-round natural selection in 2024, as well as $200,000 in Allocation Money in exchange for midfielder Yazmeen Ryan. Speed is a really good attribute to have. 8:54 pm ET, at 26: Nicole Douglas (forward, Arizona State), No. Buccaneers in Wild Card Weekend, Winners and losers from the 2023 NWSL Draft, 250 players registered for the draft this year. 18-year-old Alyssa San Diego traded $100,000 to Gotham FC for the 13th overall pick. How do you feel about playing with Debinha? 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. The twin sister of Penelope Hocking who went to the Chicago Red Stars, Hocking will be ready to hit the ground running and bring a bit of sibling rivalry to the league. ET at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, and weve got you covered on everything you need to know to follow along. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. A midfielder that can be a big addition to the Pride, it was a surprise to see Yates slide this far. 9:30 pm ET, at 1. Houston Dash -- Sophie Hirst, MID (Harvard University), 21. Odds & lines subject to change. Mar 1, 2023 Updated 8 min ago. 9:52 pm ET, at The Dash traded the No. 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. I had to hold them off for a little bit just so I can compose myself to come up here. San Diego Wave -- Sierra Enge, DEF/MID (Stanford), 14. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 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. ET on CBS Sports Network as well. 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. 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, WebAngel City FC selected 18-year-old forward Alyssa Thompson as the first overall pick on Thursday in the 2023 NWSL draft. The North Carolina Courage made four picks in the first round of the NWSL Draft. Teams were looking to trade up, but the Pride reinforce their defense with a center back who possesses the range of passes they need to become the possession-oriented team coach Seb Hines says he is looking to build. The Red Stars are getting a technical midfielder who can add a lot if she's able to translate. Though the Spirit left the draft with a hole they didnt have before the draft, they also did some shrewd late round business to make a slew of intriguing picks. 9:59 pm ET, at Angel City FC secured the No. Odds & lines subject to change. Hopkins had 14 goals in 23 appearances last season. Kansas City Current -- Ashley Orkus, GK (University of Mississippi), 48. The second keeper off the board of the night. Welcome, @emilysonnett! 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. So it was that was obviously a shock. Fans can watch the draft across CBS platforms beginning at 6 p.m. So I'm just happy to be a part of change and just be a part of history in the making.". Nicole DouglasIm just hoping I can bring that attacking ability that I have, my dribbling skills and obviously scoring goals as well. Gotham FC for the fourth round, with the 26th and 37th picks and! 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