The Dash get one of the best goalscorers in the NWSL and the 30th overall pick here in Philly. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Orlando Pride -- Messiah Bright, FWD (Texas Christian University), 22. Monday Freedom Kicks: Weve moved, come join us! 9:59 pm ET, at I don't know what's gonna happen. 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. Then, they turned the 29th pick and $30,000 more in allocation money over to Louisville to move up one spot to No. Given his quotes above, no surprises for guessing which one. This video is no longer available. She tormented the Current in the only open preseason game, causing trouble with her speed and size. RAW: SOCCER: 18-YR-OLD IS YOUNGEST PICK IN NWSL DRAFT. Im positive because I know Laura and I know the club and I know thats going to be good there. In Silanos final two seasons at Long Beach State she made 39 starts, scoring 27 goals and delivering 9 assists. 9 (No. Another keeper off the board as the late rounds are seeing teams get future pieces for depth spots. It's very encouraging and exciting to go now to a league that is working on progress.". Thats one way to avoid finishing at the bottom of the goalscoring table next season. Angel City FC -- Angelina Anderson, GK (University of California), 28. 7:23pm: The second round is underway, with San Diego Wave selecting Sierra Enge from Stanford. 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. 16: Kayla Fischer (forward, Ohio State), No. 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. The Dash traded the No. 3: Emily Madril (center back, Florida State), No. Did she and University of Virginia teammate Alexa Spaanstra discuss getting drafted or did they avoid talking about it to not jinx it? 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. 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. ET on Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ from with the first hour from 6 p.m. Its difficult to know what to expect from Kuhlmann as a professional player. ", Having HER moment @Izzy_DAquila x #NWSLDraft pic.twitter.com/BiP0BN1WYb. After the first round, teams will have three minutes to announce their pick or forfeit their selection during rounds two, three, and four. Either way, theres a good chance Youngs odds rise to -300 ($300 wins $100) or higher in the next few weeks. The Dash traded the No. Washington Spirit -- Lyza Bosselmann, GK (Gonzaga), 29. Gambling problem? 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. 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. The USWNT has a new superstar . 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. She figures to be an understudy for Morgan Weaver, bringing energy, physicality, and goals to a team that has those in spades already. https://t.co/T9wbWnxW9N#BoldTogether pic.twitter.com/LvIOCJWHAq. 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. 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. But she's not getting caught up in that. Current betting big on No. Teams may request three timeouts during the draft for further discussion, rule clarification or trade discussion. 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. The 2023 NWSL Draft started at 6 p.m. Monday Night Football prop bets for Cowboys vs. 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. ", "I was able to go visit (KC) this summer and be able to see what it was like out there. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll Soccer and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. All Rights Reserved. You can watch the draft on Paramount+ and CBS Sports YouTube page from 3-8 pm PT. Odds & lines subject to change. 1 overall pick. For us we filled some big needs in other areas, and were working very successfully on areas in the backline that we feel are going to come off and help us in where we want to go., First things first, two integral pieces of the Spirits 2021 Championship Kelley OHara and Emily Sonnett are with new teams. Portland Thorns FC -- Lauren DeBeau, MID/FWD (Michigan State University), 25. She's great around the goal, and that's what we need. Orlando Pride -- Kristen Scott, MID/FWD (University of Central Florida), 42. Chicago had an even bigger shock, as they ignored their desperate midfield needs to select Penn State forward Penelope Hocking. ET at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, and weve got you covered on everything you need to know to follow along. The Los Angeles team then traded Ryan and 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. SHARE How Alyssa Thompson became the youngest draft pick in NWSL history CLOSE. 6:16pm:Kansas City uses that pick to select Duke and U.S. Under-23 forward Michelle Cooper. They later explained the moves. 39: Summer Yates (midfielder/forward, Washington), No. Actually, when I was running the academy for Chelsea, she was in our U10s team just like Alessia Russo at the time., I had a very honest conversation with her two or three weeks ago about her position and her role, I think she can be one of the very, very best players in this league between lines because of her final pass. Leave a comment below. The Red Stars are getting a technical midfielder who can add a lot if she's able to translate. 8 for them as a solid, unflashy presence, but it might require a bit of a learning curve. North Carolina was up next with the sixth pick, and had a bit of a surprise: they went for Notre Dame striker Olivia Wingate. 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. DeMarco played five seasons for the Demon Deacons, playing 74 games and starting 69, as she scored 11 goals and seven assists in 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. Then Washington delivered the 29th pick plus $30,000 in allocation money to Racing Louisville to move one spot up to select 28th. For example: Team A can call a timeout for discussions or trades with Team B, but Team B cannot call a timeout to continue those same discussions or trades with Team A after the initial three-minute period from Team A expires. Teams with clear needs have thrown a lot of resources at them and the Current are no different selecting another center back who will fight for a starting role. 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. 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. The league also has the power to call timeouts at any time to resolve procedural issues or any other reason at its discretion. Portland Thorns FC -- Izzy D'Aquila, FWD (Santa Clara University), 13. 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. A polished center back, Hansen can help lead the back line while also being a threat from set plays. Izzy D'Aquila, the final pick of the first round, spoke to reporters after the emotional moment when her name was called. And I'm so excited to join this team.". Gotham is also interesting in their somewhat aggressive use of trades, but I agree with Steph: Nighswonger is a great pick for them. She's at a young age, she's very family oriented, and we felt that we had to make the best deal possible for her. OL Reign have made very few roster moves so far this off-season. 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. 29: Jadyn Edwards (midfielder/forward, New Mexico), No. 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. 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. traded the no. ", "I played with Kelsey Turnbow who's at San Diego Wave. 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. So I had to stop. Kansas City Current -- Ella Shamburger, DEF (Vanderbilt University), 39. Orlando, according to Hines, went into the 2023 NWSL Draft looking for solutions to that problem. Kansas City Current -- Alexa Spaanstra, MID/FWD (University of Virginia), 11. 9:17 pm ET, at Washington conducted a litany of deals to end up with six draft picks after walking into the ballroom with just two. 35: Mykiaa Minniss (center back, Washington State), No. 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. ", "Next step is to go home, prep even more, get even more in shape, and then head to KC. Round Pick Team Player Pos Height Weight Country College Transactions . 10: Alexa Spaanstra (winger, Virginia), No. I was maybe hoping a little that Spirit would get their hand on me, but overall I didnt know what was going to happen tonight., I come with a lot of experience, [I] played for multiple great teams, and a lot of those teams came with some of the best competition, not only in the U.S. but around the world. Her size and power allow her to go up against any defender in the NWSL, while her speed allows her to keep up with Doyle and Watt on counter attacks. Orlando Pride -- Summer Yates, MID/FWD (University of Washington), 40. Racing Louisville FC -- Jaydn Edwards, MID/FWD (University of New Mexico), 30. NJ/NY Gotham -- Jenna Nighswonger, MID (Florida State University), 5. 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 most recent update will live just below this paragraph, and go on in descending order to the start of the draft. This was the first key event of 2023 for the NWSL, with pre-season camps beginning on January 23 before the season's official start date on March 25. 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. It was a unique edition to the draft brought on by global circumstances and this year's 2023 draft includes new processes. And, you know, from there, obviously, it was a match. 19: Shae Holmes (defender, Washington), No. North Carolina received Houstons No. Hocking will thrive playing alongside Mallory Swanson, Ava Cook, and Yuki Nagasato, but the Red Stars are sorely lacking in deep-lying or box-to-box midfielders, and players of that profile are still on the board. A local player stays in Florida to offer the Pride different looks. 1 overall pick. Speculation is that it's USWNT defender Emily Sonnett. 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. Pro Soccer Wire covered the draft live from the Philadelphia Convention Center, but a chronological piece can only convey the chaos, with some picks slipping by amid the mixed zones, flashing lights, house music, and artificially-produced fog in the room. 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. 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. She may figure as a future No. Hocking also saw her twin sister Iliana head to NJ/NY Gotham FC creating a new sibling rivalry in the league. With the entry mechanism, there must be consent of the player and their parent or legal guardian. It's really surreal. Gotham was involved in the aforementioned trade that sent the second overall pick to Kansas City in exchange for Williams. Washington made a deal with OL Reign to send Emily Sonnett for Seattles 32nd pick and their It could've happened if the Dodgers signed her husband. So it was that was obviously a shock. at This is a pick that shows how deep the pool is as Hansen is UNC's first pick of the draft. 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. With the 10th pick, Kansas City takes winger/attacking midfielder Alexa Spaanstra from Virginia. 9:13 pm ET, at The Brazilian signed this off-season and will be a key part of the starting lineup. 7:39pm: The Red Stars go for Grace Yochum, a midfielder out of Oklahoma State. Thompson, a senior at Harvard But I'm super excited. North Carolina Courage -- Olivia Wyngate, FWD (Notre Dame University), 7. 2 pick. Finally, they sent $25,000 in allocation money to Louisville to acquire the 40th overall pick. 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