SHARE How Alyssa Thompson became the youngest draft pick in NWSL history CLOSE. In their goal to pick up all the depth in the draft, the Spirit are adding their third forward of the round. "Super excited. Then, it moved to Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ for the remainder of the event. Both the 2021 and 2022 editions were done virtually. 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. In her final season at Duke, Graham hit a career high seven assists. If it officially happened at the draft, its in this piece. Like clockwork, Kansas City are taking another center back. 9:57 pm ET, at ET Thursday, but teams did not wait until then to kick off the action.. 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. 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. WebLatest News. Did she and University of Virginia teammate Alexa Spaanstra discuss getting drafted or did they avoid talking about it to not jinx it? A wide player who can slot anywhere, it's another good value pick for Washington. 40: Delaney Graham (midfielder/defender, Duke). 45: Giovanna DeMarco (defensive midfielder, Wake Forest), No. This video is no longer available. Orlando Citys Schedule Announced for 2023 MLS Season, Three Positions Orlando May Target in the MLS SuperDraft, Orlando Citys Five Best MLS SuperDraft Picks, Orlando City Players as Favorite Holiday Film Characters, OCSC Announces Roster Decisions Following 2022 Season. 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, Being a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or a foreign national who is currently or was enrolled at a university in the United States during the 2022-23 academic year; and, Being an individual who has exhausted, lost, or renounced their remaining college eligibility during the 2022 calendar year, including high school graduates choosing to forego college eligibility; and, Turning at least 18 years old on or before Jan. 1, 2023; and. NWSL 2023 Draft results by round Round One Picks No. 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. 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. Drafted players will be invited to participate in NWSL preseason training by the teams that drafted them in the season immediately following the draft. 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. 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. 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. 7:09pm: Its back-to-back Cavaliers, as North Carolina takes UVA forward Haley Hopkins. 8 for them as a solid, unflashy presence, but it might require a bit of a learning curve. Portland selected Alabamas Reyna Reyes with the fifth pick, and while Reyes (who has four caps for Mexico) is reputed as a left back, she has serious versatility. Portland Thorns FC -- Lauren DeBeau, MID/FWD (Michigan State University), 25. The experience thus far is something I have been truly grateful for. Chicago Red Stars -- Allison Schlegel, MID/FWD (Penn State University), 24. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Another grad transfer and another forward to the Spirit. 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. 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. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. We're thankful, and we thank Lynn for everything and all her contributions to the team. 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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Destinies Fulfilled, Childhood Dreams Realized At The 2023 NWSL Draft. 9:50 pm ET, at Im positive because I know Laura and I know the club and I know thats going to be good there. And my word does Tanner love a wallop. Making a trade & back on the clock! 3: Emily Madril (center back, Florida State), No. The 2023 NWSL Draft was broadcasted on the CBS Sports Network for the first hour, from 6pm to 7pm ET. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Most of them involved allocation money and picks moving up and down in the third and fourth rounds. Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Angel City FC selected Harvard-Westlake High School forward Alyssa Thompson with the No. 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. Washington conducted a litany of deals to end up with six draft picks after walking into the ballroom with just two. 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. Her University of Virginia teammate Haley Hopkins had just been picked right after her, and that merited some applause before she answered questions, the first of which was centered on whether the pair discussed being drafted with each other in the lead-in to the main event. 6-keys: media/spln/soccer/reg/free/stories_live-blog, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Another keeper off the board as the late rounds are seeing teams get future pieces for depth spots. 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. Angel City FC -- Alyssa Thompson, FWD (Harvard-Westlake Prep), 2. After just over four hours of picks, the NWSL 2023 Draft has concluded. 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. The Spirit will also recieve the Reign's natural first round pick in the 2024 NWSL draft. Washington Spirit -- Nicole Douglas, FWD (Arizona State University), 27. The Dash then shuttled that 32nd pick to Portland for the 36th overall pick and $20,000 in allocation money, and picked up the 48th overall pick by sending their 2024 natural third-round pick and $10,000 in allocation money to Portland. Turns out it was a decent gamble, as they were able to select a player high on their list, and that Mark Parsons is very familiar with, while saving some allocation money and pick wheeling and dealing for later in the round. 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. 4th Round, No. The Los Angeles team then traded Ryan and $250,000 in allocation money to NJ/NY Gotham FC for the No. She's a technical savvy player. Bright was selected by the Pride with the ninth pick of the second round (21st overall) from TCU in the 2023 NWSL Draft. NJ/NY Gotham -- Jenna Nighswonger, MID (Florida State University), 5. ET on Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ from with the first hour from 6 p.m. Who else was picked? Teams should submit their pick as soon as it is prepared and per official rules teams should not hold picks until the selection clock time expires if the pick is ready prior to clock expiration. 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. WebHouston acquired Ordez and the No. It's very encouraging and exciting to go now to a league that is working on progress.". 14 pick of the evening, Grace Yochum, is the. It was held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia and began at 6pm ET (3pm PT). Racing Louisville FC -- Riley Mattingly Parker, MID/FWD (University of Alabama), 32. Current betting big on No. 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. Read the full story on Pro Soccer Wire. NWSL Draft 2023: Prospects, order for clubs and where to watch The "Trades" section of the 2023 NWSL Draft's Wikipedia page is just absolutely bewildering. Keeping the ball rolling with all the moving picks Edwards will need molding but can be a big contributor. Id love to pick his brain about whatever he thinks I can do to get better. 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 "My goodness is she fabulous" @Nicoledouglasss | #ForksUp pic.twitter.com/tgSMVpERMd. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Not being under a current professional contract, nor having previously signed a contract to play soccer professionally. #Pac12Soccer x @CUBuffsSoccer pic.twitter.com/Obx0Lhghv6. The Wave are another team that will be happy to grab a sliding player. After trading Lynn Williams to Gotham, Kansas City used the No. 2023 NWSL draft: Alyssa Thompson selected by Angel City with top pick. 8:09 pm ET, at And I loved it. The eligibility requirements include: The full list of registered players is here. 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. It was an exciting, record-setting draft, one that saw U.S. women's national team forward Lynn Williams traded. No. Welcome, @emilysonnett! Alyssa Thompson, the 18-year-old phenom who made her U.S. women's national team debut in October 2022, was the No.1 pick in the draft after a sensational four-team trade in the days before the event saw Angel City acquire the top pick in order to select the Los Angeles native. Though the Spirit left the draft with a hole they didnt have before the draft, they also did some shrewd late round business to make a slew of intriguing picks. turning pick no. Pick #30: Riley Tanner, Winger, Alabama How we got them. Monday Freedom Kicks: Weve moved, come join us! Timeouts are three minutes long and cannot be "stacked." Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Bright offers something the Pride are missing with their other attacking options. 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. Washington Spirit -- Delaney Graham, DEF/MID/FWD (Duke University), 41. So let's take a look at what's new to the 2023 draft and go over the rules and procedures. Kansas City picked up midfielder/defender Gabrielle Robinson at No. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. So far, it's looking like the wheeling and dealing has paid off for Yael Averbuch West. https://t.co/T9wbWnxW9N#BoldTogether pic.twitter.com/LvIOCJWHAq. Leave a comment below. 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. 25: Tori Hansen (center back, North Carolina), No. ET to 7 p.m. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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. That time goes down to three minutes in the second through fourth rounds. 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. RAW: SOCCER: 18-YR-OLD IS YOUNGEST PICK IN NWSL DRAFT. Odds & lines subject to change. Arsenal ratings: Saka & Martinelli tear Everton apart! 1 draft pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft. According to Nahas, it was a move Ordez, a native of Prosper, Texas, wanted to be closer to home. Louisville traded the 28th overall pick to Washington for the 29th overall pick and $30,000 in allocation money, and then traded the 40th overall pick to the Spirit for a further $25,000 in allocation money. 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. The Spirit are making up for their lack of a first round pick by owning the third round to improve depth across the board. With the 12th pick, Portland takes midfielder Isabella "Izzy" D'Aquila from Santa Clara. 46: Natalie Viggiano (midfielder, Wisconsin), No. The Dash traded the 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. 8:04pm: North Carolina coach Sean Nahas has done his availability with reporters, a signal that theyre calling it a night. The 2023 NWSL Schedule. The NWSL draft is underway, and we'll have all the updates from the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. WebRound by round results of the 2023 NWSL Draft, including rookie contract details. 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. A key member of LSU's defense, Jennings can provide more depth to Houston. 16: Kayla Fischer (forward, Ohio State), No. I said: professional soccer player. 6-keys: media/spln/soccer/nwsl/free/stories, at Shes a threat in multiple aspects of the game, Hines said. 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. NJ/NY Gotham FC. But she's not getting caught up in that. 10: Alexa Spaanstra (winger, Virginia), No. 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. In Silanos final two seasons at Long Beach State she made 39 starts, scoring 27 goals and delivering 9 assists. Portland Thorns -- Lauren Kozal, GK (Michigan State University), 33. I played against Alex Loera in the defense at Kansas City. Try a week on us. OL Reign -- Natalie Viggiano, MID/FWD (University of Wisconsin), 47. Odds & lines subject to change. Forty-eight new players have been drafted into the league amid several bombshell trades. 9:23 pm ET, at Washington made a deal with OL Reign to send Emily Sonnett for Seattles 32nd pick and their 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, There will be a five-minute break after the first round and a two-minute organizational break between each later rounds. 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. The 510 Gonzaga Bulldog started and played all 18 games of the Zags 2022 season, leading them to a total of ten shutouts. If drafted players are waived and not selcted off waivers by a diffferent club, the player becomes discovery eligible. 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