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. With only twelve selections per round, my rudimentary math skills inform me that the Spirit made a quarter of the selections in the third and fourth rounds. But we still think the Richmond, VA-born Graham is the central midfielder hes envisioning. Most of them involved allocation money and picks moving up and down in the third and fourth rounds. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Its not so much that Wingate, who scored plenty with the Fighting Irish, is a bad pick that a few other strikers (Izzy DAquila and Messiah Bright come to mind) that were being talked up more heading into the draft. "My goodness is she fabulous" @Nicoledouglasss | #ForksUp pic.twitter.com/tgSMVpERMd. Jan 11, 2023. Angel City FC kicked off the 2023 NWSL Draft by selecting 18-year-old Alyssa Thompson with the No. Timeouts are three minutes long and cannot be "stacked." 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. Houston Dash -- Lindsi Jennings, DEF (Louisiana State University), 37. 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. traded 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. Mark ParsonsWe have a structural problem that we had to re-balance. She'll also be reunited with her teammate Penelope Hocking in Chicago. Monday Night Football prop bets for Cowboys vs. 30 overall pick in the draft from the Courage. 22: Jyllissa Harris (defender, South Carolina), No. 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. Mark ParsonsWe think were gonna be OK at developing players, and to get people that have the right mindset to take advantage of the environment were going to build is key. 9:17 pm ET, at The Courage used the pick they got in that deal to pick Cal defender Sydney Collins, a very different player. 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 This is a pick that shows how deep the pool is as Hansen is UNC's first pick of the draft. Houston Dash -- Jyllissa Harris, DEF/MID (University of South Carolina), 23. Who else was picked? San Diego traded $100,000 to Gotham FC for the 13th overall pick. Being an ex defender, its not always nice to defend against either. "It's not in our hands at this moment. WebAngel City FC selected 18-year-old forward Alyssa Thompson as the first overall pick on Thursday in the 2023 NWSL draft. Angel City FC -- Alyssa Thompson, FWD (Harvard-Westlake Prep), 2. Orlando Pride -- Messiah Bright, FWD (Texas Christian University), 22. 20: Sophie Hirst (defensive midfielder, Harvard), No. 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. 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. With the 11th pick, North Carolina takes forward Haley Hopkins, from Virginia. Another trade and another keeper off the board as the Dash and Thorns swap picks. 6: Olivia Wingate (forward, Notre Dame), No. 8:36 pm ET, at On Jan. 5, Angel City F.C. The NWSL draft is officially here, with the leagues 12 clubs set to make their selections Thursday ahead of the 2023 season. Head coach Laura Harvey has made minor changes to her roster leading into the 2023 season. 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. 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. The league also has the power to call timeouts at any time to resolve procedural issues or any other reason at its discretion. Remember that OL Reign trade earlier in the night (like 47 trades ago) for a "player to be named later"? But she's not getting caught up in that. North Carolina received Houstons No. Here are your picks for the fourth round, with overall pick So we're really excited about Michelle. 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. 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. So, you know, with the likes of Messiah and Ally Watt, who also is lightning quick, weve got more of a threat in behind.. Gambling problem? The "Trades" section of the 2023 NWSL Draft's Wikipedia page is just absolutely bewildering. Teams will make their selections on Jan. 12, with NJ/NY Gotham FC getting the first pick. In the first round, teams will have five minutes to announce their picks. 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. Forty-eight new players have been drafted into the league amid several bombshell trades. Heres where the Spirit starting mashing the chaos button. I said: professional soccer player. But I mean, hey, you got to start somewhere. 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. 17: Brianna Martinez (right back, Notre Dame), No. 8:04pm: North Carolina coach Sean Nahas has done his availability with reporters, a signal that theyre calling it a night. 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). Houston Dash. 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. 7:39pm: The Red Stars go for Grace Yochum, a midfielder out of Oklahoma State. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 12: A general view during the 2023 NWSL Draftat the Pennsylvania Convention Center on January 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. So I'm just happy to be a part of change and just be a part of history in the making.". All Rights Reserved. The Pride have now signed two of their five draft picks from the 2023 class. I dont think it had anything to do with anything other than, these players now, they have needs, said Nahas. 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 | 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. (Gotham is a winner in this deal, too.). Training with the full team and being in that environment [last preseason], I thought, 'Wow, I can do this.' The Dash then shuttled that 32nd pick to Portland for the 36th overall pick and $20,000 in allocation money, and picked up the 48th overall pick by sending their 2024 natural third-round pick and $10,000 in allocation money to Portland. 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. 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. Given all shes already been through, we cant help but root for a dramatic storybook turnaround to the stardom she deserves. Nicole DouglasIm just hoping I can bring that attacking ability that I have, my dribbling skills and obviously scoring goals as well. Keeping the ball rolling with all the moving picks Edwards will need molding but can be a big contributor. Another grad transfer and another forward to the Spirit. Email; On Jan. 5, Angel City F.C. 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. Its difficult to know what to expect from Kuhlmann as a professional player. Bright has played extensively during the preseason, starting up top for the Pride. 8:04 pm ET, at This signing also creates more flexibility in how the team can use Adriana. 26: Nicole Douglas (forward, Arizona State), No. 4th Round, No. 8:56 pm ET, at 27: Angelina Anderson (goalkeeper, Cal-Berkeley), No. She's a technical savvy player. 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. She may figure as a future No. 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. (Photo of Alyssa Thompson:Peter van den Berg / USA Today). The draft was accompanied by the usual NWSL chaos, with extensive trades and deals being made both before and during the draft. So I'm willing to do anything that is possible just to make sure that I'm doing everything I can for the organization. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. The 2023 NWSL Draft will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia on Thursday. 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. The draft eligible list 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). Alyssa Thompson is absolutely that and more. ET at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, and weve got you covered on everything you need to know to follow along. The Red Stars need attacking players and they're getting one in Schlegel. Chicago Red Stars -- Grace Yochum, MID (Oklahoma State), 15. The 2023 NWSL Schedule. Its always been a dream of mine to play professional soccer, and I finally get to do that with such an amazing team, Bright said in the press release. 9: Clara Robbins (midfielder, Florida State), No. And remember to check out "With the First Pick," our NFL Draft podcast that is now twice a week: every Hocking also saw her twin sister Iliana head to NJ/NY Gotham FC creating a new sibling rivalry in the league. 11: Haley Hopkins (forward, Virginia), No. The most recent update will live just below this paragraph, and go on in descending order to the start of the draft. The 5-foot-9 attacker played in 102 collegiate games with TCU (all starts), scoring 49 goals and recording 17 assists in 6,635 minutes. I'm walking into an amazing organization where the fans are, I think, the best in the NWSL. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2023 draft was the first to take place in-person since 2020, when it was held in Baltimore. You can watch the draft on Paramount+ and CBS Sports YouTube page from 3-8 pm PT. The Los Angeles team then traded Ryan and 38: Ella Shamburger (center back, Vanderbilt), No. 23: Allison Schlegel (striker, Penn State), No. Shes a threat in multiple aspects of the game, Hines said. The draft will get underway at 6:00pm Eastern, with the first hour being broadcast on CBS Sports Network. 1 to Angel City FC, per a report by the LA Times. The Washington Spirit have been central to the chaos this time acquiring OL Reign's third round pick and their natural first round selection in exchange for a player to be named later. 9:50 pm ET, at FULL DETAILS: https://t.co/CcALr0DHMR pic.twitter.com/LNq0wNPiE1, NC Courage (@TheNCCourage) January 12, 2023. 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. an Orlando City and Orlando Pride community, Orlando Pride Sign 2023 NWSL Draft Pick Messiah Bright, So, were really doing this independent thing. 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. 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.. 47: Ashley Orkus (goalkeeper, Ole Miss), No. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. KC made a major move, trading USWNT forward Lynn Williams to Gotham FC for the second overall pick. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. 29: Jadyn Edwards (midfielder/forward, New Mexico), No. 0. There are plenty of ways to build a roster in the NWSL but the draft, especially this one, has talent up and down. 19: Shae Holmes (defender, Washington), No. 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. Per NCAA, undrafted players may return to school and retain their collegiate eligibility if they notify their institution's Director of Athletics within 72 hours following the NWSL Draft. After just over four hours of picks, the NWSL 2023 Draft has concluded. That 32nd pick was then traded, along with $30,000 in allocation money, to Houston for the 30th overall pick that they used on Alabama winger Riley Tanner. DeMarco played five seasons for the Demon Deacons, playing 74 games and starting 69, as she scored 11 goals and seven assists in Speculation is that it's USWNT defender Emily Sonnett. As shown in her time with her national team during this years SheBelieves Cup, Adriana can be effective in the midfield or up top. 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. 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. This was part of the first deal with Orlando when Washington traded $75,000 of allocation money for their 29th and 34th picks. SHARE How Alyssa Thompson became the youngest draft pick in NWSL history CLOSE. Forward Diana Ordez and the #30 pick go to Houston. 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. 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. 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.. 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. Unlike last year, the 2023 draft does not feature expansion sides, and there are no compensatory picks in the draft. More trades could occur before or during 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. 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. 31: Riley Mattingly Parker (forward, Alabama), 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. 4: Jenna Nighswonger (attacking midfielder, Florida State), No. The Spirit are a team that needs to improve after finishing second to last and Douglas has great movement that can help them do that. The team wants more goals and someone is going to score them. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images). Kuhlmann also had international success, becoming the first U.S. player to score a hat trick at the U17 Womens World Cup. Round Pick Team Player Pos Height Weight Country College Transactions . 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. Kansas City Current -- Mykiaa Minniss, DEF (Washington State University), 36. I played against Alex Loera in the defense at Kansas City. 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. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 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. 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. After trading Lynn Williams to Gotham, Kansas City used the No. That time goes down to three minutes in the second through fourth rounds. 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. This concludes the first round of the NWSL draft! 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. Though the Spirit left the draft with a hole they didnt have before the draft, they also did some shrewd late round business to make a slew of intriguing picks. 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. San Diego Wave -- Sierra Enge, DEF/MID (Stanford), 14. The 24 hours leading up to the draft brought a flurry of trades, and even more came during the draft itself. Thompson forward, Harvard-Westlake Prep/Total Football Academy, Messiah Bright forward, Texas Christian University, Michelle Cooper forward, Duke University, Izzy DAquila forward, Santa Clara University, Emily Madril defender, Florida State University, Jenna Nighswonger forward/midfielder, Florida State University, Alexa Spaanstra forward, University of Virginia. That would be great.". Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. The Spirit are making up for their lack of a first round pick by owning the third round to improve depth across the board. Luckily for Kuhlmann and the Spirit, shes heading to a club with a medical team helmed by one of the worlds best, Dawn Scott. Well, ACFC will be central to the proceedings. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft. 1. The only moves they have Courtesy of Wake Forest University Athletics. The Courage, who have been so busy its hard to keep up, have added Florida State midfielder Clara Robbins, making it a trio of Seminoles in the first round. Stroud really does feel like a more athletic version of Jared Goff another comp Dane has mentioned. With the 10th pick, Kansas City takes winger/attacking midfielder Alexa Spaanstra from Virginia. 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. ET at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, and weve got you covered on The signing of Bright isnt a surprise as the forward has been impressive this preseason. While Silano may forever be remembered for her absolutely outrageous overhead kick goal that break the internet from time to time, its far from her only highlight. Washington Spirit -- Delaney Graham, DEF/MID/FWD (Duke University), 41. 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. A midfielder that can be a big addition to the Pride, it was a surprise to see Yates slide this far. WebAngel City FC selected 18-year-old forward Alyssa Thompson as the first overall pick on Thursday in the 2023 NWSL draft. 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 | No. Orlando Citys Schedule Announced for 2023 MLS Season, Three Positions Orlando May Target in the MLS SuperDraft, Orlando Citys Five Best MLS SuperDraft Picks, Orlando City Players as Favorite Holiday Film Characters, OCSC Announces Roster Decisions Following 2022 Season. We're thankful, and we thank Lynn for everything and all her contributions to the team. They show up at every game and are just amazing. "But as I moved on throughout different clubs and into college, being a professional soccer player has always been a dream of mine. Washington Spirit -- Lena Silano, FWD (Long Beach State University), 35. 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. A pick must be made after the timeout. The This is a live article that will be updated frequently. She tormented the Current in the only open preseason game, causing trouble with her speed and size. 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. 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. Id love to pick his brain about whatever he thinks I can do to get better. Washington conducted a litany of deals to end up with six draft picks after walking into the ballroom with just two. I am beyond excited to be able to stay in purple and call Orlando home for the next few years. Chicago has been announced as on the clock, which is what was expected. So being able to finally get drafted here is means the world.". #BoldTogether #NWSLDraft OL Reign (@OLReign) January 13, 2023 OL Reign -- Shea Holmes, DEF (University of Washington), 20. How do you feel about playing with Debinha? 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. Gotham FC then sent Actually got a text (from Portland) right before and I welled up with tears. 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. 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. First, they traded $75,000 in allocation money to Orlando to get the 29th and 34th overall picks. Either way, theres a good chance Youngs odds rise to -300 ($300 wins $100) or higher in the next few weeks. 2 while the first defender off the board was Emily Madril of Florida State, who landed with the Orlando Pride at 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. 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. The Dash get one of the best goalscorers in the NWSL and the 30th overall pick here in Philly. The fourth round is seeing local scouting take hold. Still, its considered a deep draft particularly at a few positions which ought to give Peters and the 49ers a chance to bring in some quality players despite their We see two of those staying as high players and then we see one actually being a number 8 and looking forward to talking more to that player about that position.. 1 overall pick. Then Washington delivered the 29th pick plus $30,000 in allocation money to Racing Louisville to move one spot up to select 28th. WebLatest News. One of those picks, Haley Hopkins, was drafted right alongside her UVA teammate. Messiah Bright joins the Orlando Pride from TCU after being selected with the 21st overall pick. San Diego Wave FC -- Giovanna Demarco, MID (Wake Forest University), 46. Lyza Bosselmann came to play this season and didn't hold back in goal! Civana Kuhlmann, are you kidding me?! Kansas City Current -- Gabrielle Robinson, DEF/MID/FWD (West Virginia University), 16. A key member of LSU's defense, Jennings can provide more depth to Houston. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Another keeper off the board as the late rounds are seeing teams get future pieces for depth spots. 1 overall by her hometown club, Angel City and became the youngest player ever drafted by the league. 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? A polished center back, Hansen can help lead the back line while also being a threat from set plays. According to Nahas, it was a move Ordez, a native of Prosper, Texas, wanted to be closer to home. Washington made a deal with OL Reign to send Emily Sonnett for Seattles 32nd pick and their ET Thursday, but teams did not wait until then to kick off the action.. At this point in her career shes primarily reliant on service rather than creating her own shot, but theres potential for that to improve, and in the meantime shes still an intriguing talent with an inherent ability to meet the ball at the right place and time to turn it into a shot on goal. There (have ben) so many different leagues. Feb 25 2023 Anna Heilferty Will miss the 2023 season with season-ending knee injury. Kansas City Current. Chicago had an even bigger shock, as they ignored their desperate midfield needs to select Penn State forward Penelope Hocking. Welcome, @emilysonnett! Kuhlmann decided to go back home to Colorado for her final year of eligibility and play for the Buffaloes. Teams may request three timeouts during the draft for further discussion, rule clarification or trade discussion. Arsenal ratings: Saka & Martinelli tear Everton apart! Oh and heres Douglas scything through UCLAs entire defense. Orlando Pride -- Emily Madril, DEF (Florida State University), 4. 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