Portland Thorns - Lauren Debeau (Michigan State) OL Reign has acquired a player to be named later from the Washington Spirit. Finally, they sent $25,000 in allocation money to Louisville to acquire the 40th overall pick. 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. But I'm super excited. 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. 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. "It's not in our hands at this moment. 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. Shes got her back to goal, which can link players underneath, but also that fear factor of threatening in behind. That's less about their draft picks, and more about the decision to trade Diana Ordoez to Houston. But we still think the Richmond, VA-born Graham is the central midfielder hes envisioning. With their five picks, the Pride drafted three forwards and two defenders which helps to shape up the defensive issue of letting in 45 goals, which was second-highest in the league behind Gotham FCs 46 goals allowed. Nicole DouglasIm just hoping I can bring that attacking ability that I have, my dribbling skills and obviously scoring goals as well. ET on Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ from with the first hour from 6 p.m. 24: Lauren DeBeau (midfielder/forward, Michigan State), No. 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. Racing Louisville FC -- Kayla Fischer, MID/FWD (Ohio State University), 17. 8:39 pm ET, at 38: Ella Shamburger (center back, Vanderbilt), No. There (have ben) so many different leagues. I'm walking into an amazing organization where the fans are, I think, the best in the NWSL. Mar 1, 2023 Updated 8 min ago. Kansas City Current -- Ashley Orkus, GK (University of Mississippi), 48. It was held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia and began at 6pm ET (3pm PT). WebLatest News. Most of them involved allocation money and picks moving up and down in the third and fourth rounds. The signing of Bright isnt a surprise as the forward has been impressive this preseason. 2023 NWSL Draft: Portland Thorns select 4 players including defender Reyna Reyes with No. Orlando Pride -- Tori Hansen, DEF (University of North Carolina), 26. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. 23: Allison Schlegel (striker, Penn State), No. The 2023 NWSL Draft takes place Thursday at 6 p.m. Luckily for Kuhlmann and the Spirit, shes heading to a club with a medical team helmed by one of the worlds best, Dawn Scott. Another grad transfer and another forward to the Spirit. 9:17 pm ET, at She tormented the Current in the only open preseason game, causing trouble with her speed and size. 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. Bosselmanns 81% save percentage helped her set a single season record for fewest goals allowed in a season (13) by a Gonzaga goalkeeper. Inside Angel City's efforts to be the first women's team to have a billion-dollar valuation, 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. OL Reign -- Natalie Viggiano, MID/FWD (University of Wisconsin), 47. She is going to be the face of the franchise for the next 6:57pm: The draft is moving with, by NWSL draft standards, swiftness. Racing made a big move, giving up the fourth overall pick to acquire Paige Monaghan, $150k, and a 2023 international slot from Gotham FC. https://t.co/phsSM3DqAO. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Thompson, a senior at Harvard This video is no longer available. Buccaneers in Wild Card Weekend, Winners and losers from the 2023 NWSL Draft, 250 players registered for the draft this year. Houston Dash -- Jyllissa Harris, DEF/MID (University of South Carolina), 23. RAW: SOCCER: 18-YR-OLD IS YOUNGEST PICK IN NWSL DRAFT. When people tell you the NWSL draft is chaotic, believe them. 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. 18: Jordan Silkowitz (goalkeeper, Iowa State), No. Please check your email for a confirmation. Angel FC: Alyssa Thompson, F, Total Futbol Academy If youre going to spend $450,000 in allocation money, that player has to be transcendent. Fans outside the United States can watch the whole draft on NWSL.com and the leagues YouTube channel. 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. 45 overall) Wave FC traded away their top two natural selections the 1st Round pick in the trade to acquire Abby Dahlkempers rights, and the 2nd Round pick in the trade to get Jodie Taylors rights. Chicago had an even bigger shock, as they ignored their desperate midfield needs to select Penn State forward Penelope Hocking. A wide player who can slot anywhere, it's another good value pick for Washington. As shown in her time with her national team during this years SheBelieves Cup, Adriana can be effective in the midfield or up top. Read the full story on Pro Soccer Wire. After just over four hours of picks, the NWSL 2023 Draft has concluded. This is a pick that shows how deep the pool is as Hansen is UNC's first pick of the draft. 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. Its not so much that Wingate, who scored plenty with the Fighting Irish, is a bad pick that a few other strikers (Izzy DAquila and Messiah Bright come to mind) that were being talked up more heading into the draft. The "Trades" section of the 2023 NWSL Draft's Wikipedia page is just absolutely bewildering. 12: Izzy DAquila (striker, Santa Clara), No. ET. 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. 1 spot in NWSL history. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NWSL draft on Thursday. 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. 16: Kayla Fischer (forward, Ohio State), No. 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. Orlando Pride -- Messiah Bright, FWD (Texas Christian University), 22. "It was definitely a don't talk about it. And I'm just excited to be able to learn from her and be able to train next to her every day.". 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. Jan 11, 2023. After four rounds, 48 picks, and approximately 1.2 million trades, the 2023 NWSL Draft is in the books. With the 10th pick, Kansas City takes winger/attacking midfielder Alexa Spaanstra from Virginia. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. 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. All Rights Reserved. Civana Kuhlmann, are you kidding me?! 2: Kansas City Current The NWSL draft is officially here, with the leagues 12 clubs set to make their selections Thursday ahead of the 2023 season. Its difficult to know what to expect from Kuhlmann as a professional player. Houston Dash -- Madelyn Desiano DEF (University of California, Los Angeles). Houston Dash. 7:23pm: The second round is underway, with San Diego Wave selecting Sierra Enge from Stanford. Orlando Pride -- Summer Yates, MID/FWD (University of Washington), 40. The Current have taken not one but two goalkeepers in the draft. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia. 6-keys: media/spln/soccer/nwsl/free/stories, at 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. Kansas City Current -- Michelle Cooper, FWD (Duke University), 3. So for the NWSL to be as successful as it is and just keep trending upward, it's just so incredibly inspiring.". 1. Did you see your mom celebrating in the audience? A polished center back, Hansen can help lead the back line while also being a threat from set plays. Mark ParsonsWe have a structural problem that we had to re-balance. KC made a major move, trading USWNT forward Lynn Williams to Gotham FC for the second overall pick. 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. 8:56 pm ET, at 1: Angel City FC Alyssa Thompson, Forward (Harvard-Westlake School) No. Here are your picks for the fourth round, with overall pick numbers in parentheses. She undoubtedly possesses, and has displayed, an abundance of talent that would have made her a star already, but injuries are cruel and have already altered her trajectory. Ive been through a lot physically, which led to more physical resilience, but more than anything, Ive had to manage more than two 450 day injury comebacks, and thats a lot of time sitting with yourself and sitting with your own thoughts, Kuhlmann told 9NEWS shortly after moving back to Colorado. 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. NJ/NY Gotham FC -- Iliana Hocking, DEF/MID (University of Arizona), 45. 1 draft pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft. 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. Get to Know the Rookies - Round 3. One of those picks, Haley Hopkins, was drafted right alongside her UVA teammate. 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. 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. 4: Jenna Nighswonger (attacking midfielder, Florida State), No. Portland Thorns -- Lauren Kozal, GK (Michigan State University), 33. Players must be notified of the trade before details can be made public. 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