1 overall pick. "I would love to be able to do it again with them this year. The 2023 NWSL Draft started at 6 p.m. Kuhlmann decided to go back home to Colorado for her final year of eligibility and play for the Buffaloes. 9 (No. 36: Lindsi Jennings (center back, Louisiana State), No. Houston Dash. Round Pick Team Player Pos Height Weight Country College Transactions . In her final season at Duke, Graham hit a career high seven assists. 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. The Dash traded the No. 9:46 pm ET, at So I think that they they both prepared me well. After four rounds of twelve picks, the draft concluded with 48 new players entering the league for the 2023 season. End of the season GK appreciation post! 8:54 pm ET, at But we still think the Richmond, VA-born Graham is the central midfielder hes envisioning. 40: Delaney Graham (midfielder/defender, Duke). 9:35 pm ET, at 8:22 pm ET, at 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. But she's not getting caught up in that. 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. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. NWSL Announces Full 2023 Season Schedule. Almada, Puig & all the players to watch, Man Utd ratings: Garnacho the star of the show , Swanson is unstoppable! Speculation is that it's USWNT defender Emily Sonnett. The 2023 NWSL Draft was broadcasted on the CBS Sports Network for the first hour, from 6pm to 7pm ET. Stroud really does feel like a more athletic version of Jared Goff another comp Dane has mentioned. Picks: Chicago Red Stars. That's less about their draft picks, and more about the decision to trade Diana Ordoez to Houston. There are plenty of ways to build a roster in the NWSL but the draft, especially this one, has talent up and down. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images). Join us for live analysis from Steph Yang in Philadelphia as we track all the first-round picks and deals on the night. 0. Mar 1, 2023 Updated 8 min ago. "My goodness is she fabulous" @Nicoledouglasss | #ForksUp pic.twitter.com/tgSMVpERMd. 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. She's great around the goal, and that's what we need. Angel FC: Alyssa Thompson, F, Total Futbol Academy If youre going to spend $450,000 in allocation money, that player has to be transcendent. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Before speaking to reporters, Alexa Spaanstra had to wait. Alyssa Thompson is absolutely that and more. 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. San Diego Wave FC -- Lauren Brzykcy, GK (University of California, Los Angeles), 34. You can find the NWSL's complete rules here. "Being able to play in front of my family and friends is something that's really important to me. ET on CBS Sports Network as well. 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. A local player stays in Florida to offer the Pride different looks. 33: Lauren Brzykcy (goalkeeper, UCLA), No. Timeouts are three minutes long and cannot be "stacked." 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. The crowd here, with plenty of Gotham fans in attendance, is buzzing. After the game, Pride Head Coach Seb Hines raved about the rookie. 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.. 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. Another keeper off the board as the late rounds are seeing teams get future pieces for depth spots. Portland Thorns -- Lauren Kozal, GK (Michigan State University), 33. 46: Natalie Viggiano (midfielder, Wisconsin), No. As the National Womens Soccer League Draft enters its second decade, the rights to the No. With the 11th pick, North Carolina takes forward Haley Hopkins, from Virginia. The draft will get underway at 6:00pm Eastern, with the first hour being broadcast on CBS Sports Network. All Rights Reserved. Angel City FC then traded Ryan's rights and $250,000 to Gotham FC in exchange for the No. Here's how the picks shook out in the third round, with overall selection numbers in parentheses: During the third round of the draft, commissioner Jessica Berman announced a trade between OL Reign and the Washington Spirit that sends a "player to be named later" to the Pacific Northwest. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NWSL draft on Thursday. 6:16pm:Kansas City uses that pick to select Duke and U.S. Under-23 forward Michelle Cooper. Forty-eight new players have been drafted into the league amid several bombshell trades. "As a little girl, you never know what to expect (in pro women's soccer)," she said. While Spaanstras profile is definitely that of a creative winger, Hopkins can play anywhere across the front line, giving Sean Nahas some versatility to work with up top. ", "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. 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. With the entry mechanism, there must be consent of the player and their parent or legal guardian. Facundo Torres will reportedly sign contract extension, Lions prepare for Cincinnati, Pride beat UCF, and more. ET on Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ from with the first hour from 6 p.m. I don't know what's gonna happen. 34: Lena Silano (forward, Long Beach State), No. Players must be notified of the trade before details can be made public. 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 latest addition for the Thorns, DeBeau scored 11 goals and assisted four more in 22 starts this past season. Kansas City Current -- Rylan Childers, MID (Kanas University), 43. 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. The Los Angeles team then traded Ryan and $250,000 in allocation money to NJ/NY Gotham FC for the No. 48: Madelyn Desiano (right/left back, UCLA), No. The team then traded Ryan as well as an additional $250,000 in Allocation Money to Gotham FC in exchange for the No. Chicago has been announced as on the clock, which is what was expected. Current betting big on No. In the two biggest trades of the evening, Lynn Williams moves to Gotham FC, and Diana Ordonez moves to the Houston Dash. Fans outside the United States can watch the whole draft on NWSL.com and the leagues YouTube channel. 8: Sydney Collins (defender/midfielder, Cal-Berkeley), No. 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, I cant wait to see my development and give it my all for the club and our fans.. 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. 23: Allison Schlegel (striker, Penn State), No. Washington Spirit -- Lena Silano, FWD (Long Beach State University), 35. 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. "It's not in our hands at this moment. 9:30 pm ET, at Bosselmanns 81% save percentage helped her set a single season record for fewest goals allowed in a season (13) by a Gonzaga goalkeeper. After four rounds, 48 picks, and approximately 1.2 million trades, the 2023 NWSL Draft is in the books. And I loved it. https://t.co/phsSM3DqAO. North Carolina was up next with the sixth pick, and had a bit of a surprise: they went for Notre Dame striker Olivia Wingate. A polished center back, Hansen can help lead the back line while also being a threat from set plays. Parsons went on to say that the Spirit drafted an 8 (central midfielder), a 10 (attacking midfielder) and two forwards. 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. They show up at every game and are just amazing. Her 17 goals in 2021 set a school record for TCU and was tied for fourth nationally. 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. The NWSL draft is officially here, with the leagues 12 clubs set to make their selections Thursday ahead of the 2023 season. 5 pick adding depth to championship roster Updated: Jan. 12, ", Current GM Cami Levin Ashton on trading Lynn Williams, "That's always the tough part of this job, in making decisions at the end of the day. ET at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, and weve got you covered on 2 overall pick Michelle Cooper spoke to reporters after getting selected by Kansas City. Kansas City picked up midfielder/defender Gabrielle Robinson at No. 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. 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. So far, it's looking like the wheeling and dealing has paid off for Yael Averbuch West. 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. Kansas City Current -- Michelle Cooper, FWD (Duke University), 3. DeMarco played five seasons for the Demon Deacons, playing 74 games and starting 69, as she scored 11 goals and seven assists in Well, ACFC will be central to the proceedings. They later explained the moves. Chicago Red Stars -- Sophie Jones, MID (Duke University), 44. The rookie forward signed a three-year deal, keeping her in Orlando through the 2025 NWSL season. 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. 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. With a record 12 trades during the draft, the Washington Spirit were able to take control of the draft in the third round after the North Carolina Courage used their draft capital to amass four first-rounders. 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. The draft live stream will continue on Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Spirit are making up for their lack of a first round pick by owning the third round to improve depth across the board. 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. 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. The Dash made a blockbuster trade, adding Diana Ordez and the 30th overall pick. And I'm just excited to be able to learn from her and be able to train next to her every day.". That's the word I've been using for the past week. Email; On Jan. 5, Angel City F.C. 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. 1: Alyssa Thompson (forward, U.S. Under-20s/Harvard-Westlake School), No. Destinies Fulfilled, Childhood Dreams Realized At The 2023 NWSL Draft. 14 pick of the evening, Grace Yochum, is the. 8:04 pm ET, at She started 19 games, scored 12 goals and dished 6 assists. Anyone following it has seen huge returns. 8:56 pm ET, at The 2023 NWSL Draft will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia on Thursday. 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. North Carolina Courage -- Sydney Collins, DEF/MID (California University), 9. Here's what she had to say: "It feels great. 26: Nicole Douglas (forward, Arizona State), No. 19: Shae Holmes (defender, Washington), No. In the first round, each team will have five minutes to announce their picks. Chicago Red Stars -- Grace Yochum, MID (Oklahoma State), 15. Thompson, a senior at Harvard-Westlake in Los Angeles, becomes the first high schooler to be drafted in the No. 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. Kansas City Current -- Ashley Orkus, GK (University of Mississippi), 48. The team as well as the coaching staff have welcomed me with open arms, and they drive me to be the best person I can be on and off the pitch. Teams may request three timeouts during the draft for further discussion, rule clarification or trade discussion. 9:37 pm ET, at The draft will also air on CBS Sports Network from 3-4 pm PT. 19' | First Half Riley Tanner fires one in! Given his quotes above, no surprises for guessing which one. 4: Jenna Nighswonger (attacking midfielder, Florida State), No. This signing also creates more flexibility in how the team can use Adriana. As the Spirits newly hired Senior Director of Performance, Medical and Innovation, Scott has been given the resources to build a staff of professionals to deliver individualized physical, medical and mental supports. 2023 NWSL Draft: Portland Thorns select 4 players including defender Reyna Reyes with No. 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. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) 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. I owe a lot to him and I have nothing but great things to say about my experiences at both Vanderbilt and Virginia. https://t.co/T9wbWnxW9N#BoldTogether pic.twitter.com/LvIOCJWHAq. 43: Sophie Jones (defensive midfielder, Duke), No. 10:25 pm ET, at 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. 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). So we're really excited about Michelle. Its difficult to know what to expect from Kuhlmann as a professional player. And remember to check out "With the First Pick," our NFL Draft podcast that is now twice a week: every The Wave are another team that will be happy to grab a sliding player. Angel City sent their No. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Teams will have an exclusive signing window for respective players drafted during the NWSL draft. Only 18, the Los Angeles native is expected to contribute right away and has unlimited potential if Angel City are able to develop Thompson well. Angel City FC -- Angelina Anderson, GK (University of California), 28. (Gotham is a winner in this deal, too.). CBS Sports Poppy Miller will lead broadcast coverage alongside analysts Jordan Angeli, Jen Cooper, Lori Lindsey and Saskia Webber, as well as reporter Marisa Pilla. Head coach Laura Harvey has made minor changes to her roster leading into the 2023 season. 6-keys: media/spln/soccer/nwsl/free/stories, at What do you think? San Diego Wave FC wrapped up their second NWSL Draft on Thursday with their third selection, midfielder Giovanna DeMarco from Wake Forest University. 28: Lyza Bosselmann (goalkeeper, Gonzaga), No. It's crazy how fast it's all happening. Pick #30: Riley Tanner, Winger, Alabama How we got them. Ahead of the new season, teams chose the best players in the U.S. college system, with Angel City selecting Alyssa Thompson as the No.1 pick. Both the 2021 and 2022 editions were done virtually. And he taught me so much in soccer, and I developed very well as a (striker) there. 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. 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. 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. 45: Giovanna DeMarco (defensive midfielder, Wake Forest), No. 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. Like clockwork, Kansas City are taking another center back. 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? 1 overall pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft. 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. Here are your picks for the fourth round, with overall pick numbers in parentheses. Get to Know the Rookies - Round 3. 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. 1 overall pick changed hands last week. 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. ", 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?' North Carolina traded Diana Ordez and the 30th overall pick to Houston to acquire the eighth overall pick, the Dashs natural 2024 first-round pick, and $100,000 in allocation money. 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. 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. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. A key member of LSU's defense, Jennings can provide more depth to Houston. Keeping it brief here: NJ/NY Gotham FC traded winger Paige Monaghan, $150,000, and a 2023 international roster slot to Racing Louisville to get the fourth overall pick, then traded the 13th overall pick to the San Diego Wave for $100,000 in allocation money. The entire draft will be streamed on Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ. All Rights Reserved. All 12 clubs will participate and there will be 12 The Spirit will also recieve the Reign's natural first round pick in the 2024 NWSL draft. 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. The We are officially halfway through the 2023 NWSL Draft. https://t.co/T9wbWnxW9N#BoldTogether pic.twitter.com/LvIOCJWHAq. So I'm willing to do anything that is possible just to make sure that I'm doing everything I can for the organization. She's a technical savvy player. 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). Get to Know the Rookies - Round 4. But I mean, hey, you got to start somewhere. The "Trades" section of the 2023 NWSL Draft's Wikipedia page is just absolutely bewildering. If a team fails to make or forfeit its selection in that time, it loses the opportunity to make its selection for the round. The Reign previously had first and second-round picks but they were traded away. 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. She may figure as a future No. North Carolina Courage -- Clara Robbins, MID/FWD (Florida State University), 10. 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. 1 spot in NWSL history. 25: Tori Hansen (center back, North Carolina), No. North Carolina received Houstons No. In Silanos final two seasons at Long Beach State she made 39 starts, scoring 27 goals and delivering 9 assists. "But as I moved on throughout different clubs and into college, being a professional soccer player has always been a dream of mine. She has had a great preseason, showcasing the skills she possesses and becoming a great fit for the culture we are building in our locker room. WebAngel City FC selected 18-year-old forward Alyssa Thompson as the first overall pick on Thursday in the 2023 NWSL draft. 20: Sophie Hirst (defensive midfielder, Harvard), No. WebLatest News. For the 2023 draft the league introduced a new entry mechanism for players under the age of 18 who wish to enter the league. The signing sindow is 60 days and begins on the first day the drafted players report for training. Being an ex defender, its not always nice to defend against either. Who else was picked? Odds & lines subject to change. I played against Alex Loera in the defense at Kansas City. 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. After four rounds, 48 picks, and approximately 1.2 million trades, the 2023 NWSL Draft is in the books. 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. 8:09 pm ET, at Shes a threat in multiple aspects of the game, Hines said. first U.S. player to score a hat trick at the U17 Womens World Cup, newly hired Senior Director of Performance, Medical and Innovation, Friday Freedom Kicks: Bill Hamid to Dundee United, MLS opening weekend, fate of B&RU and more, Thursday Freedom Kicks: USWNT win SheBelieves, MLS expansion news, and more, Wednesday Freedom Kicks: New MLS playoff format, Berry to Atlanta, and more, Monday Freedom Kicks: D.C. United moves, jersey/stadium rankings & more. The Courage used the pick they got in that deal to pick Cal defender Sydney Collins, a very different player. 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.. GOAL has all you need to know about the 2023 NWSL Draft. 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. 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! 16: Kayla Fischer (forward, Ohio State), No. section: | slug: 2023-nwsl-draft-tracker-complete-list-of-picks-as-phenom-alyssa-thompson-goes-no-1-to-angel-city-fc | sport: soccer | route: live_blog_single | North Carolina Courage -- Olivia Wyngate, FWD (Notre Dame University), 7. 8:39 pm ET, at Here is everything you need to know. 10: Alexa Spaanstra (winger, Virginia), No. NJ/NY Gotham FC. Is it meaningful to have a league around for 10 years to watch growing up? 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. 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. Speed is a really good attribute to have. But in the third the Spirit came alive. Third on the night was Emily Madril, the defender - previously at Florida State - who spent the latter half of 2022 playing for BK Hacken in Sweden's Damallsvenskan, one of the best leagues in Europe for developing young talent. 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. So it was that was obviously a shock. 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