Actually got a text (from Portland) right before and I welled up with tears. "It was kind of unspoken, just but we're just, whatever happens happens," 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. 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. 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. A new year means another NWSL Draft, with the occasion almost the starting point for excitement to build for the new season. 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. Racing Louisville FC -- Kayla Fischer, MID/FWD (Ohio State University), 17. 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. Draft day often includes trades with swapping of picks and player movement. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. The 2023 NWSL College Draft is scheduled for Thursday afternoon in Philadelphia, and it will be Angel City FCs second foray into the annual event. DeMarco played five seasons for the Demon Deacons, playing 74 games and starting 69, as she scored 11 goals and seven assists in 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. "I would love to be able to do it again with them this year. After landing Debinha in free agency, adding Michelle Cooper AND Alex Spaanstra just feels like an embarrassment of riches for this team. And he taught me so much in soccer, and I developed very well as a (striker) there. 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. 9:27 pm ET, at Teams may request three timeouts during the draft for further discussion, rule clarification or trade discussion. 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 Pride traded two picks (the 29th and 34th) to the Spirit in exchange for $75,000 in allocation money. Either way, theres a good chance Youngs odds rise to -300 ($300 wins $100) or higher in the next few weeks. After multiple virtual drafts, the event returns to the United Soccer Coaches Convention, and 48 players will hear their name called at the Philadelphia Convention Center. 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. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) turning pick no. Who else was picked? I said: professional soccer player. This signing also creates more flexibility in how the team can use Adriana. 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? 25: Tori Hansen (center back, North Carolina), No. Read the full story on Pro Soccer Wire. And, you know, from there, obviously, it was a match. 2 pick Michelle Cooper with draft-day trade. Almada, Puig & all the players to watch, Man Utd ratings: Garnacho the star of the show , Swanson is unstoppable! traded the no. Portland Thorns -- Lauren Kozal, GK (Michigan State University), 33. 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. 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. Pro Soccer Wire has been in Philly for five hours, and has already heard rumblings of further aggressive moves into the first round. Teams will make their selections on Jan. 12, with NJ/NY Gotham FC getting the first pick. 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. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. I owe a lot to him and I have nothing but great things to say about my experiences at both Vanderbilt and Virginia. But we have to find a way.". 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. 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. 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. Overseas viewers were able to watch the draft live, for free, on the NWSL's YouTube channel. North Carolina was up next with the sixth pick, and had a bit of a surprise: they went for Notre Dame striker Olivia Wingate. Im excited to be working with this staff and Mark. You can watch the draft on Paramount+ and CBS Sports YouTube page from 3-8 pm PT. Bosselmanns 81% save percentage helped her set a single season record for fewest goals allowed in a season (13) by a Gonzaga goalkeeper. A team notorious for pulling off big moves to obtain higher picks (albeit under different management and leadership) sat out the first two rounds. 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. The draft will get underway at 6:00pm Eastern, with the first hour being broadcast on CBS Sports Network. Mar 1, 2023 Updated 8 min ago. Houston Dash. 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 | ET at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, and weve got you covered on 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. That leaves a lot of leadership to replace and has turned a presumed strength into a question mark. Portland flipped the 48th pick to previous trade partners the Houston Dash for a 3rd round natural pick in next years NWSL draft along with $10,000 of that allocation money the Thorns sent the Dash previously. Given his quotes above, no surprises for guessing which one. Portland has wrapped up the first round by taking Santa Clara striker Izzy DAquila. This was part of the first deal with Orlando when Washington traded $75,000 of allocation money for their 29th and 34th picks. They later explained the moves. 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. Read the full story on Pro Soccer Wire. We havent seen anyone in this draft that has a final pass like her; and shes a goalscorer. NJ/NY Gotham FC -- Iliana Hocking, DEF/MID (University of Arizona), 45. The 510 Gonzaga Bulldog started and played all 18 games of the Zags 2022 season, leading them to a total of ten shutouts. North Carolina Courage -- Sydney Collins, DEF/MID (California University), 9. They also acquired the 19th overall pick from Chicago, sending a 2023 international roster spot, the 23rd overall pick, and a 2024 third-round pick to the Red Stars in the exchange. WebHouston acquired Ordez and the No. 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. 400th player to be drafted into the NWSL. And there you have it! 10: Alexa Spaanstra (winger, Virginia), No. 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. Power Rankings: Who are the favorites to be the next USMNT head coach? 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. Another trade as Washington sent allocation money to Houston to get a deal done. Defensive midfielder that will add some bite, which is to say a very San Diego sort of defensive midfield presence. Welcome, @emilysonnett! They picked upprolific dribbler Kayla Fischer from Ohio State, and then Notre Dames Brianna Martinez with the very next pick. But she's not getting caught up in that. That time goes down to three minutes in the second through fourth rounds. 21: Messiah Bright (striker, Texas Christian), No. When people tell you the NWSL draft is chaotic, believe them. The 2023 NWSL draft is here, and before the event has even really begun, the league has already seen a flurry of trades. 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. She tormented the Current in the only open preseason game, causing trouble with her speed and size. Houston Dash -- Jyllissa Harris, DEF/MID (University of South Carolina), 23. 9:23 pm ET, at 8:04 pm ET, at 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. 9:17 pm ET, at Defender Emily Sonnett was traded to OL Reign for the 32nd pick and the Reigns natural first round pick next year. Orlando Pride -- Emily Madril, DEF (Florida State University), 4. The most recent update will live just below this paragraph, and go on in descending order to the start of the draft. 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. Previously known as the NWSL College Draft, the annual event has evolved over time. 1 to Angel City FC, per a report by the LA Times. But we still think the Richmond, VA-born Graham is the central midfielder hes envisioning. 1. What do you think? A polished center back, Hansen can help lead the back line while also being a threat from set plays. 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. 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. 16: Kayla Fischer (forward, Ohio State), No. Being an ex defender, its not always nice to defend against either. OL Reign have made very few roster moves so far this off-season. With that, they chose Michelle Cooper, who had won the prestigious Hermann Trophy just days before after a season at Duke that saw the forward score 19 goals and register 11 assists. ", "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. Washington Spirit -- Lyza Bosselmann, GK (Gonzaga), 29. Kansas City Current -- Jordan Silkowitz, GK (Iowa State University), 19. 20: Sophie Hirst (defensive midfielder, Harvard), No. 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. A local player stays in Florida to offer the Pride different looks. "My goodness is she fabulous" @Nicoledouglasss | #ForksUp pic.twitter.com/tgSMVpERMd. Kansas City Current. Courtesy of Wake Forest University Athletics. 8: Sydney Collins (defender/midfielder, Cal-Berkeley), No. 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. Forty-eight new players have been drafted into the league amid several bombshell trades. 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. 2: Kansas City Current Kansas City picked up midfielder/defender Gabrielle Robinson at No. With the 11th pick, North Carolina takes forward Haley Hopkins, from Virginia. 1 spot in NWSL history. Luckily for Kuhlmann and the Spirit, shes heading to a club with a medical team helmed by one of the worlds best, Dawn Scott. 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. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. It was a busy night for the Kansas City Current at the 2023 NWSL Draft. Duke star forward Michelle Cooper went No. Defender Emily Madril signed with the league prior to the NWSL Draft, leaving Tori Hansen, Summer Yates, and Kristen Scott as the Prides remaining unsigned draft picks. 4 draft pick, Defender Emily Sonnett was traded to OL Reign. All Rights Reserved. For the 2023 draft the league introduced a new entry mechanism for players under the age of 18 who wish to enter the league. So we're really excited about Michelle. Here's what she had to say: "It feels great. The United States International has been a critical member to the Washington Spirit starring in their NWSL Championship victory in 2021 but now she'll be switching coasts to improve the Reign by leaps and bounds. 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. When you lose 23 goals in two players, it's not the most ideal thing. All 12 clubs will participate and there will be 12 Pick #30: Riley Tanner, Winger, Alabama How we got them. The "Trades" section of the 2023 NWSL Draft's Wikipedia page is just absolutely bewildering. On coming to Orlando and feeling expectations from the club right away, "I'm a player who really likes to be pushed to her limit. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Angel City FC selected 18-year-old high school phenom Alyssa Thomson with the No. The Dash traded the No. 39: Summer Yates (midfielder/forward, Washington), No. And my word does Tanner love a wallop. 23: Allison Schlegel (striker, Penn State), No. Head coach Laura Harvey has made minor changes to her roster leading into the 2023 season. Chicago has been announced as on the clock, which is what was expected. NJ/NY Gotham FC. Nicole Douglas is a very, very special player. 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. Drafted players will be invited to participate in NWSL preseason training by the teams that drafted them in the season immediately following the draft. Its difficult to know what to expect from Kuhlmann as a professional player. The draft was accompanied by the usual NWSL chaos, with extensive trades and deals being made both before and during the draft. The signing of Bright allows Hines to play her in the midfield with the assurance that theres quality at the forward position. Not being under a current professional contract, nor having previously signed a contract to play soccer professionally. 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. Orlando Pride -- Kristen Scott, MID/FWD (University of Central Florida), 42. It could've happened if the Dodgers signed her husband. 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. The only moves they have 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 | Facundo Torres will reportedly sign contract extension, Lions prepare for Cincinnati, Pride beat UCF, and more. Another keeper off the board as the late rounds are seeing teams get future pieces for depth spots. 27: Angelina Anderson (goalkeeper, Cal-Berkeley), No. The draft live stream will continue on Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Lyza Bosselmann came to play this season and didn't hold back in goal! 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. 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