If it officially happened at the draft, its in this piece. Finally, they sent $25,000 in allocation money to Louisville to acquire the 40th overall pick. Then, it moved to Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ for the remainder of the event. So we're just trying to soak in every moment that we could together.". (Photo of Alyssa Thompson:Peter van den Berg / USA Today). The North Carolina Courage made four picks in the first round of the NWSL Draft. 28, and selected Gonzaga goalkeeper Lyza Bosselmann. That's less about their draft picks, and more about the decision to trade Diana Ordoez to Houston. 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. OL Reign has signed forward Megan Rapinoe to a new contract through the 2023 season, the NWSL club has announced.Rapinoe will return to the Washington club for an 11th consecutive season, and is one of just 10 players who have played in all 10 NWSL seasons.Im back, Seattle! Kansas City picked up midfielder/defender Gabrielle Robinson at No. Angel City FC then traded Ryan's rights and $250,000 to Gotham FC in exchange for the No. The Seattle-based club currently has two picks in the 2023 NWSL Draft the 8th pick in the 3rd round (32nd overall) and the 10th pick in the 4th round (46th overall). 29: Jadyn Edwards (midfielder/forward, New Mexico), No. 1: Alyssa Thompson (forward, U.S. Under-20s/Harvard-Westlake School), No. A midfielder that can be a big addition to the Pride, it was a surprise to see Yates slide this far. 9:57 pm ET, at Angel FC: Alyssa Thompson, F, Total Futbol Academy If youre going to spend $450,000 in allocation money, that player has to be transcendent. WebAngel City FC selected 18-year-old forward Alyssa Thompson as the first overall pick on Thursday in the 2023 NWSL draft. 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. 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. 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. The signing of Bright allows Hines to play her in the midfield with the assurance that theres quality at the forward position. 33: Lauren Brzykcy (goalkeeper, UCLA), No. Want more coverage of the NWSL draft? The NWSL draft is officially here, with the leagues 12 clubs set to make their selections Thursday ahead of the 2023 season. https://t.co/phsSM3DqAO. 2 pick Michelle Cooper with draft-day trade. Teams will make their selections on Jan. 12, with NJ/NY Gotham FC getting the first pick. 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. 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. The draft will also air on CBS Sports Network from 3-4 pm PT. 3 overall. 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. 26: Nicole Douglas (forward, Arizona State), No. 1 to Angel City FC, per a report by the LA Times. 17: Brianna Martinez (right back, Notre Dame), No. 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. 4:54 pm ET, NWSL Power Rankings: Thorns start out on top, NWSL offseason grades: KC Current only getting better, Morgan expects Wave to 'accelerate' in year two, Sam Mewis expected to miss World Cup for USWNT, NWSL expansion set for Utah, Bay Area and Boston, NWSL Draft: What to know about how the draft works, FIFA awards: Morgan second for best player, USWNT Stock Watch: Lynn Williams is rising, Huge World Cup tune-ups highlight Feb. schedule, NWSL investigation leads to serious suspensions, Durant Era in Phoenix has the air of inevitability, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, 4. 10:38pm: NWSL coaches have wrapped their availabilities, and the lights are coming up in the convention center, so its time to call it a night. The Wave are another team that will be happy to grab a sliding player. 18-year-old Alyssa 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. 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. Orlando Pride -- Kristen Scott, MID/FWD (University of Central Florida), 42. As shown in her time with her national team during this years SheBelieves Cup, Adriana can be effective in the midfield or up top. Then Washington delivered the 29th pick plus $30,000 in allocation money to Racing Louisville to move one spot up to select 28th. While they were extremely busy at the draft, most of the attention came on the trade that sent Diana Ordez to Houston. 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. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 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. 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. I dont think it had anything to do with anything other than, these players now, they have needs, said Nahas. 48 into a 3rd rounder + $10k is blowing my mind rn https://t.co/T6leUvUnVN. There will be a five-minute break after the first round and a two-minute organizational break between each later rounds. But we still think the Richmond, VA-born Graham is the central midfielder hes envisioning. And I'm so excited to join this team.". Teams with international keepers continue to add depth for the World Cup. 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. Kansas City Current -- Alexa Spaanstra, MID/FWD (University of Virginia), 11. 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. Another incredible trade, which took place on the night, saw the Kansas City Current acquire the second pick from Gotham in exchange for USWNT star Lynn Williams. Gotham FC then sent A team notorious for pulling off big moves to obtain higher picks (albeit under different management and leadership) sat out the first two rounds. 1 draft pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft. This is a live article that will be updated frequently. We are officially halfway through the 2023 NWSL Draft. Washington Spirit -- Lena Silano, FWD (Long Beach State University), 35. 30 overall pick in the draft from the Courage. The Orlando Pride announced the signing of forward Messiah Bright this afternoon to a three-year deal, lasting through 2025. It was a unique edition to the draft brought on by global circumstances and this year's 2023 draft includes new processes. Chicago Red Stars -- Grace Yochum, MID (Oklahoma State), 15. 4 draft pick, Defender Emily Sonnett was traded to OL Reign. She tormented the Current in the only open preseason game, causing trouble with her speed and size. 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. Angel City FC then traded Ryan's rights and $250,000 to Gotham FC in exchange for the 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 | Kansas City Current -- Rylan Childers, MID (Kanas University), 43. What we dont see is her leading the line and playing on the back shoulder and trying to make runs., We see her between lines like she started to do at the end of her career, and what weve seen is this final pass and the ability to arrive late and score goals is special, and something we want to complement the great attacking players we have.. 1 overall pick on Thursday night in Philadelphia. Making a trade & back on the clock! 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. Portland Thorns FC -- Izzy D'Aquila, FWD (Santa Clara University), 13. 18: Jordan Silkowitz (goalkeeper, Iowa State), No. 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. All 12 clubs will participate and there will be 12 draft picks per round for a total of 48 selections. Moments later, Gotham selects Madrils Florida State teammate Jenna Nighswonger, adding to a midfield that includes Kristie Mewis and Victoria Pickett. 2 overall pick to select forward Michelle Williams from Duke. I played against Alex Loera in the defense at Kansas City. 39: Summer Yates (midfielder/forward, Washington), No. 14: Grace Yochum (central/attacking midfielder, Oklahoma State), No. 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. Almada, Puig & all the players to watch, Man Utd ratings: Garnacho the star of the show , Swanson is unstoppable! Anyone following it has seen huge returns. Kansas City Current -- Ashley Orkus, GK (University of Mississippi), 48. Did you see your mom celebrating in the audience? Izzy D'Aquila, the final pick of the first round, spoke to reporters after the emotional moment when her name was called. 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. She's a technical savvy player. Forward Diana Ordez and the #30 pick go to Houston. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 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. Kansas City Current -- Ella Shamburger, DEF (Vanderbilt University), 39. 10:06 pm ET, at And there you have it! 12: Izzy DAquila (striker, Santa Clara), No. Chicago Red Stars -- Penelope Hocking, MID/FWD (Penn State University), 8. Training with the full team and being in that environment [last preseason], I thought, 'Wow, I can do this.' 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. 10: Alexa Spaanstra (winger, Virginia), No. 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. I owe a lot to him and I have nothing but great things to say about my experiences at both Vanderbilt and Virginia. The Thorns made two late-round trades with Houston: they traded the 36th overall pick and $20,000 in allocation money to acquire the 32nd overall pick, andalso sent the 48th overall pick to Houston to acquire the Dashs natural 2024 third-round pick and $10,000 in allocation money. Fans outside the United States can watch the whole draft on NWSL.com and the leagues YouTube channel. It's very encouraging and exciting to go now to a league that is working on progress.". If drafted players are waived and not selcted off waivers by a diffferent club, the player becomes discovery eligible. But in the third the Spirit came alive. 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, 2021. Being an ex defender, its not always nice to defend against either. 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. https://t.co/T9wbWnxW9N#BoldTogether pic.twitter.com/LvIOCJWHAq. Mark ParsonsWe have a structural problem that we had to re-balance. 23: Allison Schlegel (striker, Penn State), No. Ive learned that thats the biggest difference between Civana before she went through three years of injury, and after just how she learned to navigate the mental health.. 7: Penelope Hocking (forward, Penn State), No. Over 250 players registered for the draft this year, with incredible talent all across the board. Lyza Bosselmann came to play this season and didn't hold back in goal! 8:01 pm ET. 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. 42: Rylan Childers (attacking midfielder, Kansas), No. The 2023 NWSL Draft will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia on Thursday. While the Spirit have a lot of quality in attack, there arent a ton of players on the squad who consistently break central lines. 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. 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. 32: Lauren Kozal (goalkeeper, Michigan State), No. 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. 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. January 13, 2023 11:00 AM PHILADELPHIA (Jan. 13, 2023) - With the upcoming season just months away, the 2023 National Womens Soccer League (NWSL) Draft took place Thursday evening during the United Soccer Coaches Convention at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Oh and heres Douglas scything through UCLAs entire defense. 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. 19' | First Half Riley Tanner fires one in! RAW: SOCCER: 18-YR-OLD IS YOUNGEST PICK IN NWSL DRAFT. That time goes down to three minutes in the second through fourth rounds. Enjoy some of her top saves throughout the historic season! 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. 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. Please check your email for a confirmation. Yep, it was Sonnett. 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. 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. and some teams are more willing to take on player development than others. 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. I worked really hard to get to the place that I am right now. 1 draft pick amid wild series of NWSL trades, USWNT World Cup roster projection: Where things stand after SheBelieves Cup, Press confirms third knee surgery as World Cup doubts grow, EA Sports reveals 10 highest-rated MLS players in FIFA 23, The 10 MLS newcomers you need to know for 2023, Wayne Rooney has seen enough of Ravel Morrison at D.C. United, Dansby Swanson: NWSL would've moved Mallory Swanson to keep us in same city. 27: Angelina Anderson (goalkeeper, Cal-Berkeley), No. Messiah Bright joins the Orlando Pride from TCU after being selected with the 21st overall pick. Orlando Pride -- Emily Madril, DEF (Florida State University), 4. There (have ben) so many different leagues. The NWSL Draft took place on Thursday in Philadelphia, and some teams mightve walked away better off than others. 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! SHARE How Alyssa Thompson became the youngest draft pick in NWSL history CLOSE. And with the final pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft, the Thorns made a trade. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images). If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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. 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. First, they traded $75,000 in allocation money to Orlando to get the 29th and 34th overall picks. 8:22 pm ET, at The experience thus far is something I have been truly grateful for. Pick #30: Riley Tanner, Winger, Alabama How we got them. The Dash traded a pick in next year's draft and allocation money to make sure they could select Desiano immediately out of UCLA to close out the draft. 0. If a team fails to make or forfeit its selection in that time, it loses the opportunity to make its selection for the round. 1. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Read the full story on Pro Soccer Wire. No. In a normal draft, a high schooler going first overall would've been the wildest thing to happen, but in this 2023 NWSL draft, it was anything but normal. Teams will have an exclusive signing window for respective players drafted during the NWSL draft. Portland Thorns - Lauren Debeau (Michigan State) OL Reign has acquired a player to be named later from the Washington Spirit. Kansas City Current -- Michelle Cooper, FWD (Duke University), 3. ", "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. 1 overall by her hometown club, Angel City and became the youngest player ever drafted by the league. 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. https://t.co/T9wbWnxW9N#BoldTogether pic.twitter.com/LvIOCJWHAq. Alyssa Thompson opted to forgo college in order to declare for the NWSL draft, where she was selected No. 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. 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. ET at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, and weve got you covered on The eligibility requirements include: The full list of registered players is here. Here are your picks for the fourth round, with overall pick numbers in parentheses. Not being under a current professional contract, nor having previously signed a contract to play soccer professionally. Racing Louisville FC -- Brianna Martinez, DEF/MID (Notre Dame University), 18. Houston Dash -- Jyllissa Harris, DEF/MID (University of South Carolina), 23. Portland Thorns FC -- Reyna Reyes, DEF/MID (University of Alabama), 6. I'm walking into an amazing organization where the fans are, I think, the best in the NWSL. She started 19 games, scored 12 goals and dished 6 assists. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 12: A general view during the 2023 NWSL Draftat the Pennsylvania Convention Center on January 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. RAW: SOCCER: 18-YR-OLD IS YOUNGEST PICK IN NWSL DRAFT. (Gotham is a winner in this deal, too.). The 510 Gonzaga Bulldog started and played all 18 games of the Zags 2022 season, leading them to a total of ten shutouts. This caused the entire draft to grind to a halt, but the Spirit went from getting next to nothing out of the draft to making some major moves for the future, and probably the present. The Reign previously had first and second-round picks but they were traded away. The team then traded Ryan as well as an additional $250,000 in Allocation Money to Gotham FC in exchange for the No. 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. 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. ET. Racing made a big move, giving up the fourth overall pick to acquire Paige Monaghan, $150k, and a 2023 international slot from Gotham FC. So I'm just happy to be a part of change and just be a part of history in the making.". * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 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. The second keeper off the board of the night. 35: Mykiaa Minniss (center back, Washington State), No. The 2023 NWSL draft is here, and before the event has even really begun, the league has already seen a flurry of trades. Forty-eight new players have been drafted into the league amid several bombshell trades. ET at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, and weve got you covered on everything you need to know to follow along. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. 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. 10:25 pm ET, at 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. traded the no. After trading Lynn Williams to Gotham, Kansas City used the No. Graham also managed remarkable consistency throughout her five year college career, hitting the 20-games played mark every season except for one, and in total playing in 105 games, starting in 103 of them. 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. 43: Sophie Jones (defensive midfielder, Duke), No. Here is everything you need to know. 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. To bring some order to the event, here is every move the picks and the trades pertaining to this years draft, separated by each teams actions. Bright was selected by the Pride with the ninth pick of the second round (21st overall) from TCU in the 2023 NWSL Draft. Washington conducted a litany of deals to end up with six draft picks after walking into the ballroom with just two. 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. Shes a threat in multiple aspects of the game, Hines said. So we're really excited about Michelle. Pro Soccer Wire has been in Philly for five hours, and has already heard rumblings of further aggressive moves into the first round. 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. I'm obviously very aware of Robbie (Church) at Duke in terms of Michelle's coach, and the way he goes about his business is first class and we know we're getting a first class human being as well as a good, first class soccer player. Hocking also saw her twin sister Iliana head to NJ/NY Gotham FC creating a new sibling rivalry in the league. "It's not in our hands at this moment. The draft was accompanied by the usual NWSL chaos, with extensive trades and deals being made both before and during the draft. 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. Racing Louisville FC -- Jaydn Edwards, MID/FWD (University of New Mexico), 30. Timeouts are three minutes long and cannot be "stacked." A wide player who can slot anywhere, it's another good value pick for Washington. The Spirit entered the draft with the 26th and 37th picks, and used allocation to pickup four more. 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. After two years of remote drafts due to the Covid-19 pandemic, NWSL is back to a traditional, in-person format, with the draft taking place in Philadelphia as part of the United Soccer Coaches convention. ET to 7 p.m. 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. Heres how you can get involved and help man the digital wall.. We're thankful, and we thank Lynn for everything and all her contributions to the team. According to Nahas, it was a move Ordez, a native of Prosper, Texas, wanted to be closer to home. 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. 1 draft pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft. So being able to live that out here in the NWSL, and this convention center, they've just done an amazing job, and it's super empowering.". Angel City FC -- Angelina Anderson, GK (University of California), 28. NJ/NY Gotham FC -- Iliana Hocking, DEF/MID (University of Arizona), 45. 0. 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. Their father, Denny Hocking, played Major League Baseball for 13 years for the Rockies, Royals and, of course, the Twins. 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. 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. They picked upprolific dribbler Kayla Fischer from Ohio State, and then Notre Dames Brianna Martinez with the very next pick. Before speaking to reporters, Alexa Spaanstra had to wait. Some NWSL teams have specific positional needs Angel City and Gotham both need midfielders, KC could use another defender, etc. A key member of LSU's defense, Jennings can provide more depth to Houston. 8 for them as a solid, unflashy presence, but it might require a bit of a learning curve. 22: Jyllissa Harris (defender, South Carolina), No. 9:17 pm ET, at NWSL Draft 2023: Prospects, order for clubs and where to watch 1 overall pick. The timing of Silanos runs, along with her anticipation and acceleration, allow her to beat defenders to the ball in the box. Sign up for the Pro Soccer Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, The Angel City star has suffered setbacks in her return from a torn ACL, Another sign that player concerns are starting to be heard, Mallory Swanson on Angel City FC? Orlando, according to Hines, went into the 2023 NWSL Draft looking for solutions to that problem. 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