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. 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. 34: Lena Silano (forward, Long Beach State), No. Oh and heres Douglas scything through UCLAs entire defense. But we have to find a way.". The 2023 NWSL College Draft is scheduled for Thursday afternoon in Philadelphia, and it will be Angel City FCs second foray into the annual event. Another trade as Washington sent allocation money to Houston to get a deal done. The team then traded Ryan as well as an additional $250,000 in Allocation Money to Gotham FC in exchange for the No. Kansas City Current -- Michelle Cooper, FWD (Duke University), 3. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Orlando Pride -- Tori Hansen, DEF (University of North Carolina), 26. The Red Stars need attacking players and they're getting one in Schlegel. Washington Spirit -- Lyza Bosselmann, GK (Gonzaga), 29. After the game, Pride Head Coach Seb Hines raved about the rookie. 6: Olivia Wingate (forward, Notre Dame), No. The draft live stream will continue on Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The team wants more goals and someone is going to score them. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft. Defender Emily Sonnett was traded to OL Reign for the 32nd pick and the Reigns natural first round pick next year. Head coach Laura Harvey has made minor changes to her roster leading into the 2023 season. San Diego Wave -- Sierra Enge, DEF/MID (Stanford), 14. North Carolina received Houstons No. 6:04pm: The draft isnt actually underway, but we have one more massive trade before the first pick. 6-keys: media/spln/soccer/reg/free/stories_live-blog, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll Soccer and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. 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. "No, I knew if I looked back at her I would start crying even more and I was already too much (in) tears. Then, it moved to Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ for the remainder of the event. 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). Portland has wrapped up the first round by taking Santa Clara striker Izzy DAquila. Get to Know the Rookies - Round 4. Feb 25 2023 Anna Heilferty Will miss the 2023 season with season-ending knee injury. Portland Thorns FC -- Reyna Reyes, DEF/MID (University of Alabama), 6. 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. "It was kind of unspoken, just but we're just, whatever happens happens," she said. Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Angel City FC selected Harvard-Westlake High School forward Alyssa Thompson with the No. The 2023 NWSL Schedule. For the 2023 draft the league introduced a new entry mechanism for players under the age of 18 who wish to enter the league. You can find the NWSL's complete rules here. The 2023 National Women's Soccer League Draft will take place on Thursday, and be held in person for the first time since 2020. The Spirit are a team that needs to improve after finishing second to last and Douglas has great movement that can help them do that. 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. So whats the road looking like for the Angels heading into Thursdays version? To wrap up the night, we've found out the full details of the Spirt's trade with OL Reign and it's a big one. Welcome, @emilysonnett! Actually got a text (from Portland) right before and I welled up with tears. A wide player who can slot anywhere, it's another good value pick for Washington. Pro Soccer Wire has been in Philly for five hours, and has already heard rumblings of further aggressive moves into the first round. Shell add to a midfield that definitely needs a boost in numbers and ball-winning ability, both in pressing phases and when they have to defend deeper. 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. #gozags #wcc #ncaasoccer pic.twitter.com/58WLwxLC6f. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Alyssa Thompson opted to forgo college in order to declare for the NWSL draft, where she was selected No. She's great around the goal, and that's what we need. traded the no. Not being under a current professional contract, nor having previously signed a contract to play soccer professionally. 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.. 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. 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. 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. 1 overall pick. 6-keys: media/spln/soccer/nwsl/free/stories, at Angel City FC secured the No. In a normal draft, a high schooler going first overall would've been the wildest thing to happen, but in this 2023 NWSL draft, it was anything but normal. The 2023 NWSL draft is here, and before the event has even really begun, the league has already seen a flurry of trades. 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. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. ", "Next step is to go home, prep even more, get even more in shape, and then head to KC. In Silanos final two seasons at Long Beach State she made 39 starts, scoring 27 goals and delivering 9 assists. Making a trade & back on the clock! After the first round, teams will have three minutes to announce their pick or forfeit their selection during rounds two, three, and four. The Los Angeles team then traded Ryan and 15: Gabby Robinson (defender/midfielder, West Virginia), No. Was it on her mind that KC almost won a championship last year? The NWSL Draft took place on Thursday in Philadelphia, and some teams mightve walked away better off than others. Washington Spirit -- Delaney Graham, DEF/MID/FWD (Duke University), 41. Another grad transfer and another forward to the Spirit. 2023 NWSL Draft: Portland Thorns select 4 players including defender Reyna Reyes with No. 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. "It's not in our hands at this moment. While they are coming in with just two selections in the four-round It's very encouraging and exciting to go now to a league that is working on progress.". https://t.co/phsSM3DqAO. 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. 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 second keeper off the board of the night. While she hasnt scored in her three appearances, she assisted Julie Doyle in the opening goal of the teams 2-0 win over the Kansas City Current on Feb. 23 in an open scrimmage. 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 Orlando Pride announced the signing of forward Messiah Bright this afternoon to a three-year deal, lasting through 2025. On coming to Orlando and feeling expectations from the club right away, "I'm a player who really likes to be pushed to her limit. 47: Ashley Orkus (goalkeeper, Ole Miss), No. The 2023 NWSL Draft was broadcasted on the CBS Sports Network for the first hour, from 6pm to 7pm ET. 1 draft pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft. Teams with international keepers continue to add depth for the World Cup. Odds & lines subject to change. 12: Izzy DAquila (striker, Santa Clara), No. Thompson, a senior at Harvard-Westlake in Los Angeles, becomes the first high schooler to be drafted in the No. And, you know, from there, obviously, it was a match. 9:03 pm ET, at However, they selected forwards Olivia Wingate (Notre Dame) and Haley Hopkins (Virginia) elsewhere in a first round that saw them end up with four of the 12 available picks. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. NJ/NY Gotham FC -- Iliana Hocking, DEF/MID (University of Arizona), 45. 1 overall by her hometown club, Angel City and became the youngest player ever drafted by the league. Shes got her back to goal, which can link players underneath, but also that fear factor of threatening in behind. Houston Dash -- Jyllissa Harris, DEF/MID (University of South Carolina), 23. In the first round, teams will have five minutes to announce their picks. Teams will make their selections on Jan. 12, with NJ/NY Gotham FC getting the first pick. Chicago Red Stars -- Penelope Hocking, MID/FWD (Penn State University), 8. Fans can watch the draft across CBS platforms beginning at 6 p.m. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. It took a massive But she's not getting caught up in that. I completely respect that., Nahas said that North Carolina couldnt make a deal just to make a deal, and that they sought out the best return for a player who scored 11 goals last season.On the business side of things, you have to make sure youre doing the right thing for your business.. 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. And I loved it. 9:30 pm ET, at The Current have taken not one but two goalkeepers in the draft. 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. 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. If this does turn out to be Sonnett, it's definitely interesting in terms of overall value considering what first round picks have been going for this draft. Houston Dash -- Lindsi Jennings, DEF (Louisiana State University), 37. 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. Angel FC: Alyssa Thompson, F, Total Futbol Academy If youre going to spend $450,000 in allocation money, that player has to be transcendent. 1: Angel City FC Alyssa Thompson, Forward (Harvard-Westlake School) No. And my word does Tanner love a wallop. ", 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. We havent seen anyone in this draft that has a final pass like her; and shes a goalscorer. 9:17 pm ET, at 8:39 pm ET, at And I'm so excited to join this team.". at We're thankful, and we thank Lynn for everything and all her contributions to the team. 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. The Spirit entered the draft with the 26th and 37th picks, and used allocation to pickup four more. Washington Spirit -- Lena Silano, FWD (Long Beach State University), 35. Kansas City Current -- Gabrielle Robinson, DEF/MID/FWD (West Virginia University), 16. 36: Lindsi Jennings (center back, Louisiana State), No. With the 12th pick, Portland takes midfielder Isabella "Izzy" D'Aquila from Santa Clara. 4th Round, No. 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 signing also creates more flexibility in how the team can use Adriana. 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. 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. 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 Red Stars are getting a technical midfielder who can add a lot if she's able to translate. She figures to be an understudy for Morgan Weaver, bringing energy, physicality, and goals to a team that has those in spades already. Portland Thorns FC -- Izzy D'Aquila, FWD (Santa Clara University), 13. Odds & lines subject to change. The USWNT has a new superstar . Sonnetts' inclusion shows why a first round pick needed to be included in the deal but this will leave big shoes to fill in Washington. The Dash traded the No. Keeping the ball rolling with all the moving picks Edwards will need molding but can be a big contributor. Stroud really does feel like a more athletic version of Jared Goff another comp Dane has mentioned. Luckily for Kuhlmann and the Spirit, shes heading to a club with a medical team helmed by one of the worlds best, Dawn Scott. 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. NJ/NY Gotham FC. She has dazzling speed and bright future for country and club. Did she and University of Virginia teammate Alexa Spaanstra discuss getting drafted or did they avoid talking about it to not jinx it? ET on Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ from with the first hour from 6 p.m. 1 0 https://t.co/evF7KgCjbS#RollTide pic.twitter.com/hmAuZq1Dct. 2 overall pick to select forward Michelle Williams from Duke. and some teams are more willing to take on player development than others. Picks: Chicago Red Stars. ", "I was able to go visit (KC) this summer and be able to see what it was like out there. So being able to finally get drafted here is means the world.". And being able to play against the best in the world every single dayI couldn't pass that up right now. We see two of those staying as high players and then we see one actually being a number 8 and looking forward to talking more to that player about that position.. Chicago has been announced as on the clock, which is what was expected. Did you see your mom celebrating in the audience? The crowd here, with plenty of Gotham fans in attendance, is buzzing. 8:20 pm ET, at 8:04pm: North Carolina coach Sean Nahas has done his availability with reporters, a signal that theyre calling it a night. 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. The NWSL draft is underway, and we'll have all the updates from the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. 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. Speculation is that it's USWNT defender Emily Sonnett. Houston Dash. A team may offer a Standard Player Agreement, trade the player's rights to another Team, or waive the player's rights. 9:52 pm ET, at The "Trades" section of the 2023 NWSL Draft's Wikipedia page is just absolutely bewildering. DeMarco played five seasons for the Demon Deacons, playing 74 games and starting 69, as she scored 11 goals and seven assists in But I mean, hey, you got to start somewhere. She'll also be reunited with her teammate Penelope Hocking in Chicago. 2023 NWSL draft: Alyssa Thompson selected by Angel City with top 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. 8:04 pm ET, at The 2023 NWSL Draft will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia on Thursday. Hocking also saw her twin sister Iliana head to NJ/NY Gotham FC creating a new sibling rivalry in the league. Teams will have an exclusive signing window for respective players drafted during the NWSL draft. 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. 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. 19: Shae Holmes (defender, Washington), No. 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. All trades must be approved by the League before they are official and announced to the public. First, they traded $75,000 in allocation money to Orlando to get the 29th and 34th overall picks. 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. #Pac12Soccer x @CUBuffsSoccer pic.twitter.com/Obx0Lhghv6. The Los Angeles team then traded Ryan and $250,000 in allocation money to NJ/NY Gotham FC for the No. ET at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, and weve got you covered on North Carolina was up next with the sixth pick, and had a bit of a surprise: they went for Notre Dame striker Olivia Wingate. 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. 1 spot in NWSL history. While the Spirit have a lot of quality in attack, there arent a ton of players on the squad who consistently break central lines. https://prosoccerwire.usatoday.com/lists/nwsl-draft-2023-picks-players-trades/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, No. 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. Jan 11, 2023. 1 spot in NWSL history. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. A midfielder that can be a big addition to the Pride, it was a surprise to see Yates slide this far. The draft was accompanied by the usual NWSL chaos, with extensive trades and deals being made both before and during the draft. ", "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. So I had to stop. The entire draft will be streamed on Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ. 25: Tori Hansen (center back, North Carolina), No. Angel City FC traded their No. Here is everything you need to know. The draft will get underway at 6:00pm Eastern, with the first hour being broadcast on CBS Sports Network. The 2023 NWSL Draft started at 6 p.m. San Diego traded $100,000 to Gotham FC for the 13th overall pick. Defensive midfielder that will add some bite, which is to say a very San Diego sort of defensive midfield presence. 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. 31: Riley Mattingly Parker (forward, Alabama), No. 8: Sydney Collins (defender/midfielder, Cal-Berkeley), No. And there you have it! I cant wait to see my development and give it my all for the club and our fans.. WebUSA TODAY - Seth Vertelney 5h. We are now three quarters of the way through the NWSL Draft. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Orlando Pride -- Summer Yates, MID/FWD (University of Washington), 40. https://t.co/T9wbWnxW9N#BoldTogether pic.twitter.com/LvIOCJWHAq. "It was surreal. Gotham FC then sent Timeouts are also a factor throughout the draft. The North Carolina Courage made four picks in the first round of the NWSL Draft. 6:57pm: The draft is moving with, by NWSL draft standards, swiftness. Some NWSL teams have specific positional needs Angel City and Gotham both need midfielders, KC could use another defender, etc. 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. 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. Racing Louisville FC -- Kayla Fischer, MID/FWD (Ohio State University), 17. Houston Dash -- Sophie Hirst, MID (Harvard University), 21. Every pick, trade, and move from 2023 NWSL draft. 32: Lauren Kozal (goalkeeper, Michigan State), No. 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. 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 | There were twelve trades made during the draft this year, which is a new record. So I'm willing to do anything that is possible just to make sure that I'm doing everything I can for the organization. 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. That old phrase "a player to be named later" will be used in those instances when a player name cannot be announced per the rules. Then, they turned the 29th pick and $30,000 more in allocation money over to Louisville to move up one spot to No. 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. WebAngel City FC selected 18-year-old forward Alyssa Thompson as the first overall pick on Thursday in the 2023 NWSL draft. Portland Thorns FC -- Lauren DeBeau, MID/FWD (Michigan State University), 25. San Diego Wave FC wrapped up their second NWSL Draft on Thursday with their third selection, midfielder Giovanna DeMarco from Wake Forest University. Washington Spirit -- Nicole Douglas, FWD (Arizona State University), 27. 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. 9: Clara Robbins (midfielder, Florida State), No. Angel City FC selected 18-year-old forward Alyssa Thompson as the first overall pick on Thursday in the 2023 NWSL draft. I said: professional soccer player. Given his quotes above, no surprises for guessing which one. 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.. They show up at every game and are just amazing. The The experience thus far is something I have been truly grateful for. NWSL 2023 Draft results by round Round One Picks No. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. 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. 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. Get to Know the Rookies - Round 3. Given all shes already been through, we cant help but root for a dramatic storybook turnaround to the stardom she deserves. ", RING RING @thekccurrent | @michelle1cooper pic.twitter.com/iRCBLZqPCa. 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. Like clockwork, Kansas City are taking another center back. Read the full story on Pro Soccer Wire. 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. After trading Lynn Williams to Gotham, Kansas City used the 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. 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. The only moves they have They'll need that depth when core players head to the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand this summer, which is why not only were plenty of goalkeepers selected but some teams like the Kansas City Current essentially selected entirely new backlines. 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.. 7: Penelope Hocking (forward, Penn State), No. But I'm super excited. Forty-eight new players have been drafted into the league amid several bombshell trades. Messiah Bright joins the Orlando Pride from TCU after being selected with the 21st overall pick. Overseas viewers were able to watch the draft live, for free, on the NWSL's YouTube channel. Almada, Puig & all the players to watch, Man Utd ratings: Garnacho the star of the show , Swanson is unstoppable! And with the final pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft, the Thorns made a trade. 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