A key member of LSU's defense, Jennings can provide more depth to Houston. Angel City FC selected 18-year-old high school phenom Alyssa Thomson with the No. The Dash made a blockbuster trade, adding Diana Ordez and the 30th overall pick. The signing of Bright allows Hines to play her in the midfield with the assurance that theres quality at the forward position. The 2023 NWSL Draft takes place Thursday at 6 p.m. All of the most notable trades are detailed below, along with every draft pick from all four rounds. Parsons seemed confident about potential incoming players along the backline, so well have to wait and see how the defense comes together over the coming weeks. Ashley Sanchez excels at it and Bayley Feist has had some encouraging moments, so theres an opportunity for Douglas to push for a decent chunk of playing time, particularly in a World Cup year. The 2023 NWSL Schedule. 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. Houston Dash -- Jyllissa Harris, DEF/MID (University of South Carolina), 23. Did you see your mom celebrating in the audience? The signing of Bright isnt a surprise as the forward has been impressive this preseason. Angel City FC -- Angelina Anderson, GK (University of California), 28. Here are your selections from the second round (overall pick in parentheses): "We weren't planning on coming in and trading D. The last couple of weeks some things transpired where it was important for her to be near her family and we wanted to honor that. 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. Who else was picked? 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. Bosselmanns 81% save percentage helped her set a single season record for fewest goals allowed in a season (13) by a Gonzaga goalkeeper. This video is no longer available. Hopkins had 14 goals in 23 appearances last season. If drafted players are waived and not selcted off waivers by a diffferent club, the player becomes discovery eligible. (Gotham is a winner in this deal, too.). 1 overall pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft. A midfielder that can be a big addition to the Pride, it was a surprise to see Yates slide this far. 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. It could've happened if the Dodgers signed her husband. 6:16pm:Kansas City uses that pick to select Duke and U.S. Under-23 forward Michelle Cooper. They later explained the moves. The team wants more goals and someone is going to score them. 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. 1: Angel City FC Alyssa Thompson, Forward (Harvard-Westlake School) No. The Spirit will also recieve the Reign's natural first round pick in the 2024 NWSL draft. 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. The team then traded Ryan as well as an additional $250,000 in Allocation Money to Gotham FC in exchange for the No. 9 (No. 26: Nicole Douglas (forward, Arizona State), No. 8:09 pm ET, at ET at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, and weve got you covered on everything you need to know to follow along. 4: Jenna Nighswonger (attacking midfielder, Florida State), No. So I had to stop. WebLatest News. 1 overall pick changed hands last week. Destinies Fulfilled, Childhood Dreams Realized At The 2023 NWSL Draft. 6:12pm: Jessica Berman announces Alyssa Thompson as the first pick, but the news is almost immediately overwhelmed by a whopper: U.S. womens national team forward Lynn Williams has been traded from the Current to Gotham FC for the second overall pick in this draft. Timeouts are three minutes long and cannot be "stacked." 9:30 pm ET, at Stroud really does feel like a more athletic version of Jared Goff another comp Dane has mentioned. 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). Teams will make their selections on Jan. 12, with NJ/NY Gotham FC getting the first pick. WebHouston acquired Ordez and the No. Heres how you can get involved and help man the digital wall.. Forward Diana Ordez and the #30 pick go to Houston. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. 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. 8:39 pm ET, at 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. 19' | First Half Riley Tanner fires one in! She has dazzling speed and bright future for country and club. Then, they turned the 29th pick and $30,000 more in allocation money over to Louisville to move up one spot to No. 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. Civana Kuhlmann, are you kidding me?! 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. The Dash get one of the best goalscorers in the NWSL and the 30th overall pick here in Philly. 5 overall pick in the 2023 draft, their second round pick in the 2024 draft and $200,000 in allocation money to the Portland Thorns for Yazmeen Ryan. 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. 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. 8:20 pm ET, at 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. 8:56 pm ET, at 2023 NWSL Draft: What to know The biggest story in the lead-up to the NWSL Draft is Angel City FC trading up to get the No. Read the full story on Pro Soccer Wire. 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. 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. Here are your picks for the fourth round, with overall pick numbers in parentheses. 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. 9:17 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. Did she and University of Virginia teammate Alexa Spaanstra discuss getting drafted or did they avoid talking about it to not jinx it? We're thankful, and we thank Lynn for everything and all her contributions to the team. Pro Soccer Wire will be live in the room as it happens, reporting on all the comings and goings. I know that this organization will make me a better player and continue to develop my skills.". More trades could occur before or during the draft. The only moves they have To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Yep, it was Sonnett. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Bright was named 2021 United Soccer Coaches First Team All-American and the 2021 Big 12 Tournament Most Valuable Player. 0. She figures to be an understudy for Morgan Weaver, bringing energy, physicality, and goals to a team that has those in spades already. So far, it's looking like the wheeling and dealing has paid off for Yael Averbuch West. This piece is the best place to keep up to date with the trades, picks, and scenes from the Philadelphia Convention Centers Grand Ballroom. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Racing Louisville FC -- Brianna Martinez, DEF/MID (Notre Dame University), 18. The Dash traded the No. WebAngel City FC selected 18-year-old forward Alyssa Thompson as the first overall pick on Thursday in the 2023 NWSL draft. 9:52 pm ET, at Civana KuhlmannI was waiting for almost four hours in a chair tonight, but Ive waited a lot longer than four hours Ive waited multiple years for this moment. Keep reading to see how the rest of the first round unfolds. She'll also be reunited with her teammate Penelope Hocking in Chicago. Alyssa Thompson is absolutely that and more. 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. After just over four hours of picks, the NWSL 2023 Draft has concluded. Sophie Hirst was Houstons first selection in the 2023 NWSL Draft. 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. ET on CBS Sports Network as well. 7: Penelope Hocking (forward, Penn State), No. San Diego Wave FC -- Giovanna Demarco, MID (Wake Forest University), 46. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. 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. The Courage used the pick they got in that deal to pick Cal defender Sydney Collins, a very different player. 6-keys: media/spln/soccer/reg/free/stories_live-blog, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. 8: Sydney Collins (defender/midfielder, Cal-Berkeley), No. 9:11 pm ET, at Leave a comment below. What do you think? 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. The league also has the power to call timeouts at any time to resolve procedural issues or any other reason at its discretion. The entire draft will be streamed on Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ. 1 overall pick. Chicago Red Stars -- Sophie Jones, MID (Duke University), 44. Fans outside the United States can watch the whole draft on NWSL.com and the leagues YouTube channel. But we still think the Richmond, VA-born Graham is the central midfielder hes envisioning. Keeping the ball rolling with all the moving picks Edwards will need molding but can be a big contributor. Chicago Red Stars -- Penelope Hocking, MID/FWD (Penn State University), 8. Gotham started a busy day by acquiring the fourth overall pick from Racing Louisville in exchange for Paige Monaghan, $150,000, and a 2023 international slot, and trading the 13th overall pick to the San Diego Wave for $100,000 in allocation money. "I would love to be able to do it again with them this year. She's a technical savvy player. 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. 4th Round, No. I dont think it had anything to do with anything other than, these players now, they have needs, said Nahas. 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. The Red Stars need attacking players and they're getting one in Schlegel. Every pick, trade, and move from 2023 NWSL draft. All trades must be approved by the League before they are official and announced to the public. Thompson, a senior at Harvard-Westlake in Los Angeles, becomes the first high schooler to be drafted in the No. "It was definitely a don't talk about it. Angel City FC secured the No. 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. "Being able to play in front of my family and friends is something that's really important to me. 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. 1 overall by her hometown club, Angel City and became the youngest player ever drafted by the league. 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. Lyza Bosselmann came to play this season and didn't hold back in goal! The Los Angeles team then traded Ryan and $250,000 in allocation money to NJ/NY Gotham FC for the No. After four rounds, 48 picks, and approximately 1.2 million trades, the 2023 NWSL Draft is in the books. A local player stays in Florida to offer the Pride different looks. ", 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?' Mar 1, 2023 Updated 8 min ago. 1 draft pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft. #gozags #wcc #ncaasoccer pic.twitter.com/58WLwxLC6f. Entering the draft Washington only had two picks (#26, #37 overall) but by the end of the draft theyd secured six players. The crowd here, with plenty of Gotham fans in attendance, is buzzing. Almada, Puig & all the players to watch, Man Utd ratings: Garnacho the star of the show , Swanson is unstoppable! Kansas City Current -- Mykiaa Minniss, DEF (Washington State University), 36. Rights to players on a team's College Protected List are considered assets of the Club and may be kept, waived or traded during the signing window. 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. 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. "No, I knew if I looked back at her I would start crying even more and I was already too much (in) tears. I am beyond excited to be able to stay in purple and call Orlando home for the next few years. Gotham FC then sent In the two biggest trades of the evening, Lynn Williams moves to Gotham FC, and Diana Ordonez moves to the Houston Dash. 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. turning pick no. I owe a lot to him and I have nothing but great things to say about my experiences at both Vanderbilt and Virginia. 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. The Spirit are making up for their lack of a first round pick by owning the third round to improve depth across the board. Jan 11, 2023. On Jan. 5, Angel City F.C. 8 overall pick in the 2023 Draft, $100,000 dollars in allocation money, Houstons natural 2024 first round pick and an international spot for 2023. Its difficult to know what to expect from Kuhlmann as a professional player. A team notorious for pulling off big moves to obtain higher picks (albeit under different management and leadership) sat out the first two rounds. The most recent update will live just below this paragraph, and go on in descending order to the start of the draft. Parsons went on to say that the Spirit drafted an 8 (central midfielder), a 10 (attacking midfielder) and two forwards. Bright was selected by the Pride with the ninth pick of the second round (21st overall) from TCU in the 2023 NWSL Draft. And there you have it! There (have ben) so many different leagues. Their father, Denny Hocking, played Major League Baseball for 13 years for the Rockies, Royals and, of course, the Twins. 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. Welcome, @emilysonnett! 28: Lyza Bosselmann (goalkeeper, Gonzaga), No. https://prosoccerwire.usatoday.com/lists/nwsl-draft-2023-picks-players-trades/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, No. 1: Alyssa Thompson (forward, U.S. Under-20s/Harvard-Westlake School), No. Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Angel City FC selected Harvard-Westlake High School forward Alyssa Thompson with the 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.. Chicago Red Stars -- Allison Schlegel, MID/FWD (Penn State University), 24. You can watch the draft on Paramount+ and CBS Sports YouTube page from 3-8 pm PT. So I'm just happy to be a part of change and just be a part of history in the making.". Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. FULL DETAILS: https://t.co/CcALr0DHMR pic.twitter.com/LNq0wNPiE1, NC Courage (@TheNCCourage) January 12, 2023. 10: Alexa Spaanstra (winger, Virginia), No. Teams may request three timeouts during the draft for further discussion, rule clarification or trade discussion. Angel City sent their No. If five players go to the World Cup, if five players with expansion potentially coming, and also looking at how many of those players are going to play consistent minutes in the World Cup and how they would return, weve been open about the direction we feel that we were going to have to go., I think the timing is not good, I wish the timing could be better, and maybe it was solved before. "It's not in our hands at this moment. The 2023 NWSL Draft takes place Thursday at 6 p.m. 8 for them as a solid, unflashy presence, but it might require a bit of a learning curve. Overseas viewers were able to watch the draft live, for free, on the NWSL's YouTube channel. 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. Kansas City Current -- Alexa Spaanstra, MID/FWD (University of Virginia), 11. Washington Spirit -- Lena Silano, FWD (Long Beach State University), 35. But we have to find a way.". A polished center back, Hansen can help lead the back line while also being a threat from set plays. 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, Portland Thorns FC -- Izzy D'Aquila, FWD (Santa Clara University), 13. 1 0 https://t.co/evF7KgCjbS#RollTide pic.twitter.com/hmAuZq1Dct. Odds & lines subject to change. With that, they chose Michelle Cooper, who had won the prestigious Hermann Trophy just days before after a season at Duke that saw the forward score 19 goals and register 11 assists. That's less about their draft picks, and more about the decision to trade Diana Ordoez to Houston. 44: Iliana Hocking (defensive midfielder, Arizona), No. It's very encouraging and exciting to go now to a league that is working on progress.". 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. The draft will get underway at 6:00pm Eastern, with the first hour being broadcast on CBS Sports Network. San Diego Wave FC -- Lauren Brzykcy, GK (University of California, Los Angeles), 34. 22: Jyllissa Harris (defender, South Carolina), 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. 0. 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. Both the 2021 and 2022 editions were done virtually. 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.. It was a unique edition to the draft brought on by global circumstances and this year's 2023 draft includes new processes. Kansas City Current -- Gabrielle Robinson, DEF/MID/FWD (West Virginia University), 16. 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. 15: Gabby Robinson (defender/midfielder, West Virginia), No. Monday Night Football prop bets for Cowboys vs. Just Womens Sports keeps track of everything that has happened so far.. Jan. 12 Washington Spirit make several moves 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. "My goodness is she fabulous" @Nicoledouglasss | #ForksUp pic.twitter.com/tgSMVpERMd. Heres where the Spirit starting mashing the chaos button. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. 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. The 24 hours leading up to the draft brought a flurry of trades, and even more came during the draft itself. 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. Get to Know the Rookies - Round 3. OL Reign have made very few roster moves so far this off-season. They picked upprolific dribbler Kayla Fischer from Ohio State, and then Notre Dames Brianna Martinez with the very next pick. The rookie forward signed a three-year deal, keeping her in Orlando through the 2025 NWSL season. Defensive midfielder that will add some bite, which is to say a very San Diego sort of defensive midfield presence. 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. And remember to check out "With the First Pick," our NFL Draft podcast that is now twice a week: every Moments later, Gotham selects Madrils Florida State teammate Jenna Nighswonger, adding to a midfield that includes Kristie Mewis and Victoria Pickett. 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. RAW: SOCCER: 18-YR-OLD IS YOUNGEST PICK IN NWSL DRAFT. 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. DeMarco played five seasons for the Demon Deacons, playing 74 games and starting 69, as she scored 11 goals and seven assists in This is a pick that shows how deep the pool is as Hansen is UNC's first pick of the draft. 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