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. https://t.co/T9wbWnxW9N#BoldTogether pic.twitter.com/LvIOCJWHAq. After four rounds, 48 picks, and approximately 1.2 million trades, the 2023 NWSL Draft is in the books. Timeouts are also a factor throughout the draft. But if the Spirit can help Kuhlmann recover fully and keep the physical and mental trauma of long-term injury nothing more than a story of the past, they will have stolen first round talent with the 37th pick. More trades could occur before or during the draft. 1 to Angel City FC, per a report by the LA Times. Jan 11, 2023. 20: Sophie Hirst (defensive midfielder, Harvard), No. 9:40 pm ET, at 7:23pm: The second round is underway, with San Diego Wave selecting Sierra Enge from Stanford. Every pick, trade, and move from 2023 NWSL draft. The Wave are another team that will be happy to grab a sliding player. A local player stays in Florida to offer the Pride different looks. 9:43 pm ET, at 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. 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. 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. 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 NJ/NY Gotham FC. The 2023 NWSL Draft will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia on Thursday. 1 draft pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft. ET to 7 p.m. "It was surreal. https://prosoccerwire.usatoday.com/lists/nwsl-draft-2023-picks-players-trades/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, No. Chicago Red Stars -- Sophie Jones, MID (Duke University), 44. Another keeper off the board as the Spirit trade up to take Bosselmann. A new year means another NWSL Draft, with the occasion almost the starting point for excitement to build for the new season. Angel City FC -- Angelina Anderson, GK (University of California), 28. 9:13 pm ET, at 9:07pm: The Washington Spirit had absolutely nothing going on, but just went on a brain-bending journey that could only happen at the draft. ", "I played with Kelsey Turnbow who's at San Diego Wave. A key member of LSU's defense, Jennings can provide more depth to Houston. 6-keys: media/spln/soccer/nwsl/free/stories, at She tormented the Current in the only open preseason game, causing trouble with her speed and size. According to Nahas, it was a move Ordez, a native of Prosper, Texas, wanted to be closer to home. section: | slug: how-the-2023-nwsl-draft-works-complete-draft-order-player-pool-selection-process-rules-trade-windows | sport: soccer | route: article_single.us | 16: Kayla Fischer (forward, Ohio State), No. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) It took a massive Sophie Hirst was Houstons first selection in the 2023 NWSL Draft. 14 pick of the evening, Grace Yochum, is the. 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. 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. She spoke to reporters after stepping off the stage. North Carolina Courage -- Haley Hopkins, FWD (University of Virginia), 12. ", On being part of the first draft class entering NWSL after they announced systemic reforms, "I think a lot of organizations go through a lot of problems. The Dash made a blockbuster trade, adding Diana Ordez and the 30th overall pick. The 2023 NWSL Draft was broadcasted on the CBS Sports Network for the first hour, from 6pm to 7pm ET. Their father, Denny Hocking, played Major League Baseball for 13 years for the Rockies, Royals and, of course, the Twins. 41: Kristen Scott (winger, Central Florida), No. That's less about their draft picks, and more about the decision to trade Diana Ordoez to Houston. Kansas City picked up midfielder/defender Gabrielle Robinson at No. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: soccer | pageType: stories | But in the third the Spirit came alive. 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. https://prosoccerwire.usatoday.com/2023/01/12/nwsl-draft-2023-live-picks-order/, OL Reign signs USWNT legend Rapinoe to new contract through 2023, KC Current sign Debinha, put rest of NWSL on notice, Angel City acquires No. 8 for them as a solid, unflashy presence, but it might require a bit of a learning curve. 30 overall pick in the draft from the Courage. 23: Allison Schlegel (striker, Penn State), No. Lyza Bosselmann came to play this season and didn't hold back in goal! I mean, being drafted by any team was a surprise but I'm so incredibly excited for NC Courage, I could not have been a better outcome for me. The 2023 NWSL Draft took place on Thursday, January 12, 2023. So it was that was obviously a shock. 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. 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. 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. Parsons went on to say that the Spirit drafted an 8 (central midfielder), a 10 (attacking midfielder) and two forwards. 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. The USWNT has a new superstar . The latest addition for the Thorns, DeBeau scored 11 goals and assisted four more in 22 starts this past season. When you lose 23 goals in two players, it's not the most ideal thing. 1 overall pick. Drafted players will be invited to participate in NWSL preseason training by the teams that drafted them in the season immediately following the draft. 9:17 pm ET, at 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. and some teams are more willing to take on player development than others. Chicago Red Stars -- Grace Yochum, MID (Oklahoma State), 15. The Gotham fans in the room who came down from north Jersey were shocked, and so was 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. 8:22 pm ET, at NJ/NY Gotham -- Jenna Nighswonger, MID (Florida State University), 5. 7:09pm: Its back-to-back Cavaliers, as North Carolina takes UVA forward Haley Hopkins. And I loved it. I had to hold them off for a little bit just so I can compose myself to come up here. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Orlando Pride -- Summer Yates, MID/FWD (University of Washington), 40. 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. OL Reign -- Natalie Viggiano, MID/FWD (University of Wisconsin), 47. But we still think the Richmond, VA-born Graham is the central midfielder hes envisioning. 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.. 8:41 pm ET, at ET Thursday, but teams did not wait until then to kick off the action.. Head coach Laura Harvey has made minor changes to her roster leading into the 2023 season. Racing made a big move, giving up the fourth overall pick to acquire Paige Monaghan, $150k, and a 2023 international slot from Gotham FC. That's the word I've been using for the past week. 8:04 pm ET, at Nicole DouglasIm just hoping I can bring that attacking ability that I have, my dribbling skills and obviously scoring goals as well. Washington Spirit -- Delaney Graham, DEF/MID/FWD (Duke University), 41. 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. This video is no longer available. 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. ", "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. Luckily for Kuhlmann and the Spirit, shes heading to a club with a medical team helmed by one of the worlds best, Dawn Scott. Hopkins played at Viriginia with Diana Ordoez, who Houston traded away tonight. 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. Gotham FC then sent Moments later, Gotham selects Madrils Florida State teammate Jenna Nighswonger, adding to a midfield that includes Kristie Mewis and Victoria Pickett. 10:23pm: OL Reign have since confirmed that they did in fact acquire Emily Sonnett in a third-round trade with the Spirit, with the USWNT defender being the player to be named later.Pro Soccer Wire will have more on that trade, including perspective from Washington coach Mark Parsons, in the near future. The Brazilian signed this off-season and will be a key part of the starting lineup. Email; On Jan. 5, Angel City F.C. 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. Coopers signing was announced Thursday by the Current, with whom the forward from Duke spent a week in training last summer. I owe a lot to him and I have nothing but great things to say about my experiences at both Vanderbilt and Virginia. 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. Well, ACFC will be central to the proceedings. This video is no longer available. WebHouston acquired Ordez and the No. The draft live stream will continue on Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Angel City FC selected 18-year-old high school phenom Alyssa Thomson with the No. There are reports that the Spirit popped up as having the 14th pick, setting buzz of another trade off, but it looks like its a snafu. Pick #30: Riley Tanner, Winger, Alabama How we got them. 1: Alyssa Thompson (forward, U.S. Under-20s/Harvard-Westlake School), No. "Super excited. Im excited to be working with this staff and Mark. North Carolina Courage -- Clara Robbins, MID/FWD (Florida State University), 10. Portland Thorns FC -- Lauren DeBeau, MID/FWD (Michigan State University), 25. SHARE How Alyssa Thompson became the youngest draft pick in NWSL history CLOSE. Angel City FC then traded Ryan's rights and $250,000 to Gotham FC in exchange for the No. WebThe Chicago Red Stars took part in the 2023 National Women's Soccer League Draft, tonight, selecting Penelope Hocking from Penn State University with their first round pick (seventh overall). 8:04pm: North Carolina coach Sean Nahas has done his availability with reporters, a signal that theyre calling it a night. Welcome, @emilysonnett! The Spirit entered the draft with the 26th and 37th picks, and used allocation to pickup four more. All trades must be approved by the League before they are official and announced to the public. A pick must be made after the timeout. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Back to back picks from Alabama as their strong season is being rewarded. The crowd here, with plenty of Gotham fans in attendance, is buzzing. I don't know what's gonna happen. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft. 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. 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. Pick #30: Riley Tanner, Winger, Alabama How we got them. Anyone following it has seen huge returns. The 20-year-old is a dynamic forward who figures to contend for a USWNT place in the future. defender Naomi Girma was the No.1 pick, becoming the fourth Stanford player in the last five years to earn that title, the 18-year-old phenom who made her U.S. women's national team debut in October 2022, one of the best leagues in Europe for developing young talent, MLS is back! Kansas City Current -- Mykiaa Minniss, DEF (Washington State University), 36. Im positive because I know Laura and I know the club and I know thats going to be good there. 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. She may figure as a future No. Portland Thorns FC -- Izzy D'Aquila, FWD (Santa Clara University), 13. Alyssa Thompson is absolutely that and more. Houston Dash -- Jyllissa Harris, DEF/MID (University of South Carolina), 23. Leave a comment below. 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. After trading Lynn Williams to Gotham, Kansas City used the No. (Gotham is a winner in this deal, too.). 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. pic.twitter.com/EoeGyRuGLM. Join us for live analysis from Steph Yang in Philadelphia as we track all the first-round picks and deals on the night. All Rights Reserved. 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. Houston Dash. Is it meaningful to have a league around for 10 years to watch growing up? WebRound by round results of the 2023 NWSL Draft, including rookie contract details. Chicago Red Stars -- Allison Schlegel, MID/FWD (Penn State University), 24. They later explained the moves. 2023 NWSL draft: Alyssa Thompson selected by Angel City with top pick. The second keeper off the board of the night. With the entry mechanism, there must be consent of the player and their parent or legal guardian. 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. 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. So I think that they they both prepared me well. When people tell you the NWSL draft is chaotic, believe them. As shown in her time with her national team during this years SheBelieves Cup, Adriana can be effective in the midfield or up top. 1 overall pick on Thursday night in Philadelphia. 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. 2 overall pick Michelle Cooper spoke to reporters after getting selected by Kansas City. Parsons threw a bit of a curveball with this answer since Delaney played in midfield and defense throughout her college career at Duke. Attendance is free and open to the public. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Kansas City Current -- Ashley Orkus, GK (University of Mississippi), 48. "It was definitely a don't talk about it. 1 overall pick. If a team fails to make or forfeit its selection in that time, it loses the opportunity to make its selection for the round. Angel City FC kicked off the 2023 NWSL Draft by selecting 18-year-old Alyssa Thompson with the No. End of the season GK appreciation post! In Silanos final two seasons at Long Beach State she made 39 starts, scoring 27 goals and delivering 9 assists. Teams will have an exclusive signing window for respective players drafted during the NWSL draft. She figures to be an understudy for Morgan Weaver, bringing energy, physicality, and goals to a team that has those in spades already. That time goes down to three minutes in the second through fourth rounds. North Carolina was up next with the sixth pick, and had a bit of a surprise: they went for Notre Dame striker Olivia Wingate. 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. I worked really hard to get to the place that I am right now. 45: Giovanna DeMarco (defensive midfielder, Wake Forest), No. Angel City FC secured the No. The Courage and Dash have made a trade to kick off the #NWSLDraft that gives the Courage the eighth overall pick tonight and Houston's 2024 natural first round pick. And remember to check out "With the First Pick," our NFL Draft podcast that is now twice a week: every 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. 18-year-old Alyssa In order to secure Bosselmann with the 28th pick, the Spirit swapped $75,000 of allocation money with Orlando for their 29th and 34th picks. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia. Sonnetts' inclusion shows why a first round pick needed to be included in the deal but this will leave big shoes to fill in Washington. 21: Messiah Bright (striker, Texas Christian), No. The model enters Week 20 of the 2022-23 NBA season on a stunning 57-30 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning nearly $2,300. 37: Civana Kuhlmann (forward, Colorado), No. The Spirit will also recieve the Reign's natural first round pick in the 2024 NWSL draft. It was an exciting, record-setting draft, one that saw U.S. women's national team forward Lynn Williams traded. Washington Spirit -- Nicole Douglas, FWD (Arizona State University), 27. 9: Clara Robbins (midfielder, Florida State), No. Kansas City Current. 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. Mar 1, 2023 Updated 8 min ago. 26: Nicole Douglas (forward, Arizona State), No. ", RING RING @thekccurrent | @michelle1cooper pic.twitter.com/iRCBLZqPCa. Either way, theres a good chance Youngs odds rise to -300 ($300 wins $100) or higher in the next few weeks. If a player eligible and registered for the 2023 NWSL Draft goes undrafted, they will be assigned as discovery eligible the day following the draft. Another grad transfer and another forward to the Spirit. Lets meet them Douglas was the Spirits first natural pick in the draft and it seems they were impatiently waiting for Douglas to fall to them. Here are your picks for the fourth round, with overall pick This concludes the first round of the NWSL draft! 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. 7:39pm: The Red Stars go for Grace Yochum, a midfielder out of Oklahoma State. But what we knew and felt from OL Reign is they really believed and were invested in this, and they were going to give Emily the opportunity she deserves., We tried to overcommunicate previously, we tried to be clear on this challenge we have, but its tough. 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. Did you see your mom celebrating in the audience? A team may offer a Standard Player Agreement, trade the player's rights to another Team, or waive the player's rights. Being an ex defender, its not always nice to defend against either. Bright offers something the Pride are missing with their other attacking options. 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. The draft will get underway at 6:00pm Eastern, with the first hour being broadcast on CBS Sports Network. Bright was named 2021 United Soccer Coaches First Team All-American and the 2021 Big 12 Tournament Most Valuable Player. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 32: Lauren Kozal (goalkeeper, Michigan State), No. Mar 1, 2023 Updated 8 min ago. 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. 6: Olivia Wingate (forward, Notre Dame), No. After landing Debinha in free agency, adding Michelle Cooper AND Alex Spaanstra just feels like an embarrassment of riches for this team. Yep, it was Sonnett. There were twelve trades made during the draft this year, which is a new record. 27: Angelina Anderson (goalkeeper, Cal-Berkeley), No. The player would be required to register for a subsequent NWSL Draft in order to play in the league in the season following the NWSL Draft. an Orlando City and Orlando Pride community, Orlando Pride Sign 2023 NWSL Draft Pick Messiah Bright, So, were really doing this independent thing. 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. 31: Riley Mattingly Parker (forward, Alabama), No. NJ/NY Gotham FC (acquired in draft day trade with Racing Louisville), Each team is limited to two Under-18 players between its senior roster and the Entry List, Players must be signed to a guaranteed contract within 30 days of being placed on the list and the contract term must run through the season in which the player turns 18, Players will occupy a full roster spot and may be placed on or called up from the list at any time during the season, Players may not be waived or traded until the player has turned 18 or the team has received consent from both the player and parent or legal guardian, Players may not be selected in the expansion process, Players must reside with a parent or legal guardian until their 18th birthday, Players must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States, Under-18 Entry List slots are not tradeable. So far, it's looking like the wheeling and dealing has paid off for Yael Averbuch West. 6-keys: media/spln/soccer/reg/free/stories_live-blog, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. And I'm so excited to join this team.". Racing Louisville FC -- Riley Mattingly Parker, MID/FWD (University of Alabama), 32. Gotham FC then sent And with the final pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft, the Thorns made a trade. So being able to finally get drafted here is means the world.". Then, they turned the 29th pick and $30,000 more in allocation money over to Louisville to move up one spot to No. GOAL has all you need to know about the 2023 NWSL Draft. 4th Round, No. North Carolina received Houstons No. WebLatest News. 4: Jenna Nighswonger (attacking midfielder, Florida State), 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. So we're just trying to soak in every moment that we could together.". 2023 NWSL Draft: Portland Thorns select 4 players including defender Reyna Reyes with No. That would be great.". Angel City sent their No. 9:46 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. 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