The fourth round is seeing local scouting take hold. Angel City FC -- Angelina Anderson, GK (University of California), 28. Duke star forward Michelle Cooper went No. Training with the full team and being in that environment [last preseason], I thought, 'Wow, I can do this.' WebAngel City FC selected 18-year-old forward Alyssa Thompson as the first overall pick on Thursday in the 2023 NWSL draft. Pro Soccer Wire has been in Philly for five hours, and has already heard rumblings of further aggressive moves into the first round. Moments later, Gotham selects Madrils Florida State teammate Jenna Nighswonger, adding to a midfield that includes Kristie Mewis and Victoria Pickett. I don't know what's gonna happen. 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. 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. Heres how you can get involved and help man the digital wall.. Coopers signing was announced Thursday by the Current, with whom the forward from Duke spent a week in training last summer. 7:39pm: The Red Stars go for Grace Yochum, a midfielder out of Oklahoma State. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. 19' | First Half Riley Tanner fires one in! The team wants more goals and someone is going to score them. 7:23pm: The second round is underway, with San Diego Wave selecting Sierra Enge from Stanford. 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. There (have ben) so many different leagues. 2 overall pick Michelle Cooper spoke to reporters after getting selected by Kansas City. Orlando Pride -- Messiah Bright, FWD (Texas Christian University), 22. And I think that Jerry Smith has just created such a championship culture at Santa Clara that is going to (be) emulated well over at Portland. 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. A team notorious for pulling off big moves to obtain higher picks (albeit under different management and leadership) sat out the first two rounds. It's crazy how fast it's all happening. 8:54 pm ET, at Third on the night was Emily Madril, the defender - previously at Florida State - who spent the latter half of 2022 playing for BK Hacken in Sweden's Damallsvenskan, one of the best leagues in Europe for developing young talent. Alyssa Thompson opted to forgo college in order to declare for the NWSL draft, where she was selected No. 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. I know that this organization will make me a better player and continue to develop my skills.". With the entry mechanism, there must be consent of the player and their parent or legal guardian. 18-year-old Alyssa 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! 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. How do you feel about playing with Debinha? 15: Gabby Robinson (defender/midfielder, West Virginia), No. Bright was named 2021 United Soccer Coaches First Team All-American and the 2021 Big 12 Tournament Most Valuable Player. Previously known as the NWSL College Draft, the annual event has evolved over time. I worked really hard to get to the place that I am right now. Kansas City Current -- Jordan Silkowitz, GK (Iowa State University), 19. The signing of Bright isnt a surprise as the forward has been impressive this preseason. That would be great.". Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Angel City FC then traded Ryan's rights and $250,000 to Gotham FC in exchange for the No. Washington made a deal with OL Reign to send Emily Sonnett for Seattles 32nd pick and their All Rights Reserved. And he taught me so much in soccer, and I developed very well as a (striker) there. WebAngel City FC selected 18-year-old forward Alyssa Thompson as the first overall pick on Thursday in the 2023 NWSL draft. Timeouts are three minutes long and cannot be "stacked." 5 draft pick, Racing Louisville Traded their No. North Carolina traded Diana Ordez and the 30th overall pick to Houston to acquire the eighth overall pick, the Dashs natural 2024 first-round pick, and $100,000 in allocation money. So far, it's looking like the wheeling and dealing has paid off for Yael Averbuch West. And remember to check out "With the First Pick," our NFL Draft podcast that is now twice a week: every They show up at every game and are just amazing. She spoke to reporters after stepping off the stage. In Silanos final two seasons at Long Beach State she made 39 starts, scoring 27 goals and delivering 9 assists. The draft will get underway at 6:00pm Eastern, with the first hour being broadcast on CBS Sports Network. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 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. 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. 30 overall pick in the draft from the Courage. 21: Messiah Bright (striker, Texas Christian), No. 2 overall pick to select forward Michelle Williams from Duke. It's really surreal. 1 draft pick amid wild series of NWSL trades, USWNT World Cup roster projection: Where things stand after SheBelieves Cup, Press confirms third knee surgery as World Cup doubts grow, EA Sports reveals 10 highest-rated MLS players in FIFA 23, The 10 MLS newcomers you need to know for 2023, Wayne Rooney has seen enough of Ravel Morrison at D.C. United, Dansby Swanson: NWSL would've moved Mallory Swanson to keep us in same city. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Making a trade & back on the clock! ", "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. This is a live article that will be updated frequently. Hopkins played at Viriginia with Diana Ordoez, who Houston traded away tonight. 9:52 pm ET, at They also acquired the 19th overall pick from Chicago, sending a 2023 international roster spot, the 23rd overall pick, and a 2024 third-round pick to the Red Stars in the exchange. 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. So it was that was obviously a shock. Kuhlmann tore her ACL in 2019, then had a meniscus repaired, in 2021 she had surgery on her right hip, and in early 2022 she had an operation on her left hip. 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. I hope I can achieve as much as I can I did in college and help the Washington spirit as much as possible., I feel like they [Washington Spirit] can definitely help me and I can help them., I feel like I have the technical ability that I developed in England and can now bring that into the NWSL and help bring [that to] the team., Mark ParsonsIf you look at four attackers, we only see two playing in the front line. "Super excited. 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. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. The Pride have now signed two of their five draft picks from the 2023 class. 44: Iliana Hocking (defensive midfielder, Arizona), No. 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. The Red Stars are getting a technical midfielder who can add a lot if she's able to translate. 28, and selected Gonzaga goalkeeper Lyza Bosselmann. That's less about their draft picks, and more about the decision to trade Diana Ordoez to Houston. OL Reign -- Natalie Viggiano, MID/FWD (University of Wisconsin), 47. 6: Olivia Wingate (forward, Notre Dame), No. The 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. So I think that they they both prepared me well. 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. ", "I played with Kelsey Turnbow who's at San Diego Wave. NWSL 2023 Draft results by round Round One Picks No. After four rounds, 48 picks, and approximately 1.2 million trades, the 2023 NWSL Draft is in the books. NJ/NY Gotham FC -- Iliana Hocking, DEF/MID (University of Arizona), 45. 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. For any player whose rights were acquired by a Team via trade or waivers and has never a) signed a professional contract, and b) was selected by another Team in the NWSL Draft, the Team will have a Signing Window that begins on the date the player reports to the Team to offer an SPA, trade the player's rights, or waive the player's rights. San Diego Wave FC wrapped up their second NWSL Draft on Thursday with their third selection, midfielder Giovanna DeMarco from Wake Forest University. 2023 NWSL Draft: Portland Thorns select 4 players including defender Reyna Reyes with No. 6:57pm: The draft is moving with, by NWSL draft standards, swiftness. 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. The 20-year-old is a dynamic forward who figures to contend for a USWNT place in the future. Angel City FC selected 18-year-old forward Alyssa Thompson as the first overall pick on Thursday in the 2023 NWSL draft. 2023 NWSL draft: Alyssa Thompson selected by Angel City with top pick. FULL DETAILS: https://t.co/CcALr0DHMR pic.twitter.com/LNq0wNPiE1, NC Courage (@TheNCCourage) January 12, 2023. 8:36 pm ET, at On entering NWSL after a year of investigations and findings of misconduct: "We're coming into league that has gone through a pretty tumultuous year and really had to figure a lot of things out. 6-keys: media/spln/soccer/nwsl/free/stories, at As the National Womens Soccer League Draft enters its second decade, the rights to the No. The Current have taken not one but two goalkeepers in the draft. With Messiah, she brings pace and power. Im positive because I know Laura and I know the club and I know thats going to be good there. 9:50 pm ET, at We're thankful, and we thank Lynn for everything and all her contributions to the team. Were really looking forward to the important role she is going to play in achieving our goals, this year and in the future.. Speculation is that it's USWNT defender Emily Sonnett. The second keeper off the board of the night. 3 overall. After the first round, teams will have three minutes to announce their pick or forfeit their selection during rounds two, three, and four. The Spirit turned two picks into six and theres a lot to talk about. 9:11 pm ET, at 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.. 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. Another trade and another keeper off the board as the Dash and Thorns swap picks. More trades could occur before or during the draft. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft. With the 10th pick, Kansas City takes winger/attacking midfielder Alexa Spaanstra from Virginia. 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 2023 NWSL Draft was broadcasted on the CBS Sports Network for the first hour, from 6pm to 7pm ET. Angel City FC -- Alyssa Thompson, FWD (Harvard-Westlake Prep), 2. After trading Lynn Williams to Gotham, Kansas City used the No. 9:43 pm ET, at Washington Spirit -- Nicole Douglas, FWD (Arizona State University), 27. Welcome, @emilysonnett! ", Having HER moment @Izzy_DAquila x #NWSLDraft pic.twitter.com/BiP0BN1WYb. 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. Kansas City Current -- Ashley Orkus, GK (University of Mississippi), 48. The team then traded Ryan as well as an additional $250,000 in Allocation Money to Gotham FC in exchange for the 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. Some NWSL teams have specific positional needs Angel City and Gotham both need midfielders, KC could use another defender, etc. Is it meaningful to have a league around for 10 years to watch growing up? ", RING RING @thekccurrent | @michelle1cooper pic.twitter.com/iRCBLZqPCa. Similar to Spirit forward Tara McKeown, Tanner is comfortable on the left side of the attack and can use both feet with equal precision and success. 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. According to Nahas, it was a move Ordez, a native of Prosper, Texas, wanted to be closer to home. Angel City FC secured the No. 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). 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. Washington Spirit -- Delaney Graham, DEF/MID/FWD (Duke University), 41. 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. It could've happened if the Dodgers signed her husband. 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. 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. 9:40 pm ET, at 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. We are now three quarters of the way through the NWSL Draft. Kuhlmann decided to go back home to Colorado for her final year of eligibility and play for the Buffaloes. A polished center back, Hansen can help lead the back line while also being a threat from set plays. 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. 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. 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. Remember that OL Reign trade earlier in the night (like 47 trades ago) for a "player to be named later"? 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. Power Rankings: Who are the favorites to be the next USMNT head coach? 9:13 pm ET, at And my word does Tanner love a wallop. 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. 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, 37: Civana Kuhlmann (forward, Colorado), No. 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. NJ/NY Gotham FC. Being an ex defender, its not always nice to defend against either. 0. 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