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 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. 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. Welcome, @emilysonnett! The NWSL draft was fast and furious, with two U.S. womens national team stalwarts changing clubs amid nine trades that took place during a roughly four-hour window Thursday night. The 20-year-old is a dynamic forward who figures to contend for a USWNT place in the future. The Brazilian signed this off-season and will be a key part of the starting lineup. and some teams are more willing to take on player development than others. The Courage used the pick they got in that deal to pick Cal defender Sydney Collins, a very different player. Another keeper off the board as the Spirit trade up to take Bosselmann. Chicago had an even bigger shock, as they ignored their desperate midfield needs to select Penn State forward Penelope Hocking. Head coach Laura Harvey has made minor changes to her roster leading into the 2023 season. The Pride traded two picks (the 29th and 34th) to the Spirit in exchange for $75,000 in allocation money. While Douglas was more of a pure goalscorer throughout her college career tallying 60 goals and 21 assists at Arizona State its clear Parsons is most enthused about her overall potential to create chances. They then announced yet another trade, acquiring the 32nd overall pick and OL Reigns natural first round pick in 2024 for a player to be named later (a player rumored to be Emily Sonnett). Parsons threw a bit of a curveball with this answer since Delaney played in midfield and defense throughout her college career at Duke. 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. The 2023 NWSL Draft took place on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Both the 2021 and 2022 editions were done virtually. The Los Angeles team then traded Ryan and $250,000 in allocation money to NJ/NY Gotham FC for the No. 20: Sophie Hirst (defensive midfielder, Harvard), No. 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. No. I love the Spirit roster, the youth of it, I think they just want to get after it, I think young payers do want to get after it, theres a freshness to it and I think its gonna go great, Im really excited.. 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. Houston Dash. The USWNT has a new superstar . Read the full story on Pro Soccer Wire. Keep reading to see how the rest of the first round unfolds. As shown in her time with her national team during this years SheBelieves Cup, Adriana can be effective in the midfield or up top. NWSL 2023 Draft results by round Round One Picks No. You can watch the draft on Paramount+ and CBS Sports YouTube page from 3-8 pm PT. RAW: SOCCER: 18-YR-OLD IS YOUNGEST PICK IN NWSL DRAFT. 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. Washington Spirit -- Riley Tanner, MID/FWD (University of Alabama), 31. We are now three quarters of the way through the NWSL Draft. This is a live article that will be updated frequently. The Red Stars need attacking players and they're getting one in Schlegel. Monday Freedom Kicks: Weve moved, come join us! Training with the full team and being in that environment [last preseason], I thought, 'Wow, I can do this.' With Messiah, she brings pace and power. But what we knew and felt from OL Reign is they really believed and were invested in this, and they were going to give Emily the opportunity she deserves., We tried to overcommunicate previously, we tried to be clear on this challenge we have, but its tough. 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. Bosselmanns 81% save percentage helped her set a single season record for fewest goals allowed in a season (13) by a Gonzaga goalkeeper. So I had to stop. So I'm just happy to be a part of change and just be a part of history in the making.". 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. Then, they turned the 29th pick and $30,000 more in allocation money over to Louisville to move up one spot to No. She has had a great preseason, showcasing the skills she possesses and becoming a great fit for the culture we are building in our locker room. Leave a comment below. 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. 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. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images). A team notorious for pulling off big moves to obtain higher picks (albeit under different management and leadership) sat out the first two rounds. 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. 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. Draft day often includes trades with swapping of picks and player movement. Orlando Pride -- Messiah Bright, FWD (Texas Christian University), 22. In Silanos final two seasons at Long Beach State she made 39 starts, scoring 27 goals and delivering 9 assists. 9:13 pm ET, at It was an exciting, record-setting draft, one that saw U.S. women's national team forward Lynn Williams traded. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft. 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. While they were extremely busy at the draft, most of the attention came on the trade that sent Diana Ordez to Houston. 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. Orlando Pride -- Tori Hansen, DEF (University of North Carolina), 26. 9:03 pm ET, at Apparently sparked by Graham still being available, the Spirit sprung into action and shoveled $25,000 in allocation money to Racing Louisville in exchange for the 40th pick. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 9:50 pm ET, at 18: Jordan Silkowitz (goalkeeper, Iowa State), No. More trades could occur before or during the draft. After just over four hours of picks, the NWSL 2023 Draft has concluded. Odds & lines subject to change. 29: Jadyn Edwards (midfielder/forward, New Mexico), No. Remember that OL Reign trade earlier in the night (like 47 trades ago) for a "player to be named later"? 1. 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. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Join us for live analysis from Steph Yang in Philadelphia as we track all the first-round picks and deals on the night. Spaanstra has long been considered a pro-level prospect with top-tier crossing ability, but its unclear how shell fit into Matt Potters 3-5-2 system (if he sticks with it for 2023). Angel City FC kicked off the 2023 NWSL Draft by selecting 18-year-old Alyssa Thompson with the No. 2023 NWSL draft: Alyssa Thompson selected by Angel City with top pick. And there you have it! 31: Riley Mattingly Parker (forward, Alabama), No. North Carolina was up next with the sixth pick, and had a bit of a surprise: they went for Notre Dame striker Olivia Wingate. 43: Sophie Jones (defensive midfielder, Duke), No. Kansas City Current -- Mykiaa Minniss, DEF (Washington State University), 36. 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.. Kansas City Current -- Michelle Cooper, FWD (Duke University), 3. Bright was selected by the Pride with the ninth pick of the second round (21st overall) from TCU in the 2023 NWSL Draft. All 12 clubs will participate and there will be 12 It will be interesting to see who that player is as that's quite a bit for the Reign to give up for just anyone. Chicago Red Stars -- Penelope Hocking, MID/FWD (Penn State University), 8. In her final season at Duke, Graham hit a career high seven assists. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. 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. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. 9:11 pm ET, at Barely a breath after NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman announced the pick, she announced a blockbuster trade: Gotham FC landed U.S. national team veteran forward Lynn Williams from the Kansas City Current in exchange for the No. You can find the NWSL's complete rules here. Orlando Pride -- Summer Yates, MID/FWD (University of Washington), 40. A wide player who can slot anywhere, it's another good value pick for Washington. 42: Rylan Childers (attacking midfielder, Kansas), No. 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. That's the word I've been using for the past week. 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. Odds & lines subject to change. Mark ParsonsWe have a structural problem that we had to re-balance. 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. The league also has the power to call timeouts at any time to resolve procedural issues or any other reason at its discretion. She started 19 games, scored 12 goals and dished 6 assists. While they are coming in with just two selections in the four-round 1 spot in NWSL history. 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. 16: Kayla Fischer (forward, Ohio State), No. 5 pick adding depth to championship roster Updated: Jan. 12, 1 overall pick. ", On being able to watch NWSL for 10 years now, "Before this, I looked back at a couple of time capsules I made back in Girl Scouts in like second grade and it was like, 'What do you want to be when you grow up?' 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? 15, before Racing Louisville went on the clock for two straight picks. San Diego Wave FC wrapped up their second NWSL Draft on Thursday with their third selection, midfielder Giovanna DeMarco from Wake Forest University. I owe a lot to him and I have nothing but great things to say about my experiences at both Vanderbilt and Virginia. 11: Haley Hopkins (forward, Virginia), No. 8:54 pm ET, at 1 overall pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft. ET. The eligibility requirements include: The full list of registered players is here. In the 2022 edition, defender Naomi Girma was the No.1 pick, becoming the fourth Stanford player in the last five years to earn that title. https://t.co/T9wbWnxW9N#BoldTogether pic.twitter.com/LvIOCJWHAq. Thats one way to avoid finishing at the bottom of the goalscoring table next season. It was something that we needed to do to make this decision.". So, you know, with the likes of Messiah and Ally Watt, who also is lightning quick, weve got more of a threat in behind.. NJ/NY Gotham FC -- Iliana Hocking, DEF/MID (University of Arizona), 45. 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.. The Los Angeles team then traded Ryan and 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. 6:57pm: The draft is moving with, by NWSL draft standards, swiftness. I don't know what's gonna happen. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. It was a busy night for the Kansas City Current at the 2023 NWSL Draft. In the early wave of the coronavirus pandemic, the NCAA approved a waiver requested by the NWSL that allowed student-athletes who registered for the 2021 NWSL Draft and are selected by a NWSL team to decide if they will report to their NWSL club before or after their spring collegiate season. 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. The Spirit have also traded allocation money for the 40th overall selection. In order to secure Bosselmann with the 28th pick, the Spirit swapped $75,000 of allocation money with Orlando for their 29th and 34th picks. 2023 NWSL Draft: Portland Thorns select 4 players including defender Reyna Reyes with No. 9:27 pm ET, at "My goodness is she fabulous" @Nicoledouglasss | #ForksUp pic.twitter.com/tgSMVpERMd. Lyza Bosselmann came to play this season and didn't hold back in goal! 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. 2 pick. Portland Thorns - Lauren Debeau (Michigan State) OL Reign has acquired a player to be named later from the Washington Spirit. It could've happened if the Dodgers signed her husband. Stanford was basically fielding a mini national team at some point, and I learned how to grind through tough times honestly so I think I bring a lot of character, patience, hard work and willingness to get after it., I cant wait to work with all of the Spirit staff, I truly think they have some of the best of the best over there and theyve done a lot of great work to get some amazing individuals there. That time goes down to three minutes in the second through fourth rounds. Then Washington delivered the 29th pick plus $30,000 in allocation money to Racing Louisville to move one spot up to select 28th. Kansas City Current -- Ella Shamburger, DEF (Vanderbilt University), 39. After four rounds of twelve picks, the draft concluded with 48 new players entering the league for the 2023 season. The only moves they have Washington Spirit -- Delaney Graham, DEF/MID/FWD (Duke University), 41. ET on Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ from with the first hour from 6 p.m. One of those picks, Haley Hopkins, was drafted right alongside her UVA teammate. 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. Portland Thorns FC -- Reyna Reyes, DEF/MID (University of Alabama), 6. Just Womens Sports keeps track of everything that has happened so far.. Jan. 12 Washington Spirit make several moves Her 17 goals in 2021 set a school record for TCU and was tied for fourth nationally. 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 | This concludes the first round of the NWSL draft! She may figure as a future No. Every pick, trade, and move from 2023 NWSL draft. 9:23 pm ET, at 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. With the entry mechanism, there must be consent of the player and their parent or legal guardian. Another trade as Washington sent allocation money to Houston to get a deal done. Angel City FC -- Angelina Anderson, GK (University of California), 28. Portland Thorns FC -- Izzy D'Aquila, FWD (Santa Clara University), 13. 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. 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. That leaves a lot of leadership to replace and has turned a presumed strength into a question mark. 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. Teams may request three timeouts during the draft for further discussion, rule clarification or trade discussion. With COVID allowing players to have a fifth year of eligibility and in some cases transfer to other schools, like Penelope Hocking of Penn State, this is a polished class and teams wanted to add depth, and many did just that. It's crazy how fast it's all happening. The draft was accompanied by the usual NWSL chaos, with extensive trades and deals being made both before and during the draft. 41: Kristen Scott (winger, Central Florida), No. 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. This was part of the first deal with Orlando when Washington traded $75,000 of allocation money for their 29th and 34th picks. 1 0 https://t.co/evF7KgCjbS#RollTide pic.twitter.com/hmAuZq1Dct. Pick #30: Riley Tanner, Winger, Alabama How we got them. 46: Natalie Viggiano (midfielder, Wisconsin), No. 39: Summer Yates (midfielder/forward, Washington), No. The Spirit entered the draft with the 26th and 37th picks, and used allocation to pickup four more. After landing Debinha in free agency, adding Michelle Cooper AND Alex Spaanstra just feels like an embarrassment of riches for this team. I worked really hard to get to the place that I am right now. The 2023 NWSL Draft takes place Thursday at 6 p.m. Did she and University of Virginia teammate Alexa Spaanstra discuss getting drafted or did they avoid talking about it to not jinx it? OL Reign have made very few roster moves so far this off-season. Izzy D'Aquila, the final pick of the first round, spoke to reporters after the emotional moment when her name was called. Another grad transfer and another forward to the Spirit. The signing of Bright allows Hines to play her in the midfield with the assurance that theres quality at the forward position. 40: Delaney Graham (midfielder/defender, Duke). 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. The most recent update will live just below this paragraph, and go on in descending order to the start of the draft. 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. Portland flipped the 48th pick to previous trade partners the Houston Dash for a 3rd round natural pick in next years NWSL draft along with $10,000 of that allocation money the Thorns sent the Dash previously. Gotham FC then sent 1 overall pick on Thursday night in Philadelphia. Portland Thorns FC -- Lauren DeBeau, MID/FWD (Michigan State University), 25. So I think that they they both prepared me well. ET at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, and weve got you covered on 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. KC made a major move, trading USWNT forward Lynn Williams to Gotham FC for the second overall pick. 26: Nicole Douglas (forward, Arizona State), No. 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. Kansas City Current -- Alexa Spaanstra, MID/FWD (University of Virginia), 11. Forty-eight new players have been drafted into the league amid several bombshell trades. End of the season GK appreciation post! The 2023 NWSL Draft takes place Thursday at 6 p.m. 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. Bright was named 2021 United Soccer Coaches First Team All-American and the 2021 Big 12 Tournament Most Valuable Player. 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. 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. This video is no longer available. Houston Dash -- Jyllissa Harris, DEF/MID (University of South Carolina), 23. 19' | First Half Riley Tanner fires one in! ", "I was able to go visit (KC) this summer and be able to see what it was like out 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. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia. A team may offer a Standard Player Agreement, trade the player's rights to another Team, or waive the player's rights. 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. Over 250 players registered for the draft this year, with incredible talent all across the board. 8 for them as a solid, unflashy presence, but it might require a bit of a learning curve. 8:56 pm ET, at Entering the draft Washington only had two picks (#26, #37 overall) but by the end of the draft theyd secured six players. Messiah Bright joins the Orlando Pride from TCU after being selected with the 21st overall pick. The Did you see your mom celebrating in the audience? With the 12th pick, Portland takes midfielder Isabella "Izzy" D'Aquila from Santa Clara. 1 overall pick changed hands last week. The Pride have now signed two of their five draft picks from the 2023 class. It could've happened if the Dodgers signed her husband. Its difficult to know what to expect from Kuhlmann as a professional player. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Chicago Red Stars -- Sophie Jones, MID (Duke University), 44. She's great around the goal, and that's what we need. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. Arsenal ratings: Saka & Martinelli tear Everton apart! The Dash made a blockbuster trade, adding Diana Ordez and the 30th overall pick. To bring some order to the event, here is every move the picks and the trades pertaining to this years draft, separated by each teams actions. 400th player to be drafted into the NWSL. So we're just trying to soak in every moment that we could together.". But I mean, hey, you got to start somewhere. The Current have taken not one but two goalkeepers in the draft. 8:09 pm ET, at Back to back picks from Alabama as their strong season is being rewarded. So I'm willing to do anything that is possible just to make sure that I'm doing everything I can for the organization. "As a little girl, you never know what to expect (in pro women's soccer)," she said. Houston Dash -- Lindsi Jennings, DEF (Louisiana State University), 37. Drafted players will be invited to participate in NWSL preseason training by the teams that drafted them in the season immediately following the draft. The 2023 NWSL Draft started at 6 p.m. Thompson, a senior at Harvard 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. 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. OL Reign -- Shea Holmes, DEF (University of Washington), 20. 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 9:46 pm ET, at North Carolina Courage -- Clara Robbins, MID/FWD (Florida State University), 10. NJ/NY Gotham FC. WebAlyssa Thompson - 2023 NWSL Draft #1 Pick Announcement Angel City FC 3.58K subscribers Subscribe 0 No views 1 minute ago The moment Alyssa Thompson was Attendance is free and open to the public. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 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. 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