January 5, 2023 – National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) News Release
NEW YORK – The National Women’s Soccer League has shared the updated list of players who have registered for the 2023 NWSL Draft presented by Ally. The draft will be hosted at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Thursday, January 12 at 6 p.m. ET in Philadelphia.
The 2023 NWSL Draft presented by Ally will air live on CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ, the free 24/7 streaming sports news network, from 6 to 7 p.m. ET. Coverage of the draft will continue on Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ from 7 p.m. through the end of the event.
The current list of players registered for the 2023 NWSL Draft presented by Ally can be seen below or here. The registration list will be updated on the NWSL’s website on a rolling basis. Players must register by 11:59 pm ET on Monday, January 9, 2023 to be eligible for selection.
More information about this year’s draft, including draft rules and the latest draft order, can be viewed here.
Current list of players registered for the 2023 NWSL Draft presented by Ally in alphabetical order
First Name Last Name University/School Position(s) Hometown Youth Club Citizenship
Played
Jennifer Aalbue Grace College Forward Midfielder Winona Lake, Indiana Lealta FC United States
Nour Imane Addi University of South Alabama Midfielder Mobile, Alabama AS-FAR Morocco
Isabel Aguilar Montreat College Forward Midfielder Frostproof, Florida Winter Haven Kicks United States
Annelize Alexio Northwest Missouri State University Midfielder São Paulo, Brazil CA Aramacan Brazil
Angelina Anderson University of California, Berkeley Goalkeeper Danville, California Mustang SC United States
Amy Andrews Western Illinois University Forward Birmingham, England South Georgia Tormenta FC United Kingdom
Ansley Atkinson Creighton University Forward Midfielder Defender Minneapolis, Minnesota Minneapolis United United States
Keeley Ayala University of the Incarnate Word Forward Wichita Falls Texas D’Feeters Kicks Soccer Club United States
Midfielder
Alexis Bach Western Kentucky University Goalkeeper Lowville, New York FC Stars of Mass United States
Ingrid Barbosa de Castro West Virginia State University Midfielder Campinas, São Paulo N/A Brazil
Defender
Talani Barnett Ohio State University Midfielder Defender Bay Shore, New York HBC Impact United States
Ashley Barron University of Cincinnati Forward Toledo, Ohio Pacesetter Soccer Club United States
Defender
Jennifer Bartlett The College of St. Rose Forward Midfielder Albany, New York FC Albertson Fury United States
Kelis Barton University of Central Florida Midfielder Renton, Washington Crossfire Premiere United Kingdom, United States
Defender
Blythe Beldner Oklahoma State University Forward Midfielder Defender St. Louis, Missouri St. Louis Scott Gallagher SC United States
Jessica Berlin Seattle University Goalkeeper Burke, Virginia Annandale United FC United States
Hannah Blake University of Michigan Forward Auckland, New Zealand Three Kings United / Saint Kentigern College New Zealand, United Kingdom
Midfielder
Sam Blazek Lindenwood University Goalkeeper Diamond Bar, California CDA Slammers FC United States
Jewel Boland Southern Methodist University Forward Portland, Oregon Portland Thorns Academy United States
Lauren Bonavita University of Massachusetts, Amherst Forward Hanson, Massachusetts FC Boston / NEFC United States
Midfielder
Lyza Bosselmann Gonzaga University Goalkeeper Flagstaff, Arizona Sereno ECNL / Utah Royals FC United States
Abby Boyan University of Georgia Midfielder Defender Spring Lake, New Jersey PDA (Players Development Academy) United States
Tanya Boychuk University of Memphis Forward Memphis, Tennessee Vancouver Whitecaps FC Canada
Midfielder
Brooke Boyd St. John’s University Defender Silver Spring, Maryland Maryland United United States
Sophia Braun Gonzaga University Midfielder Defender Beaverton, Oregon Portland Thorns Academy Argentina, United States
Messiah Bright Texas Christian University Forward Desoto, Texas Solar SC United States
Kaytlin Brinkman Cal State Fullerton Forward Antioch, California Diablo FC United States
Midfielder
Adélia Bristot Graceland University Forward Criciúma, South Carolina Valdomiro Vaz Franco’s Academy Brazil
Midfielder
Lauren Brzykcy University of California Los Angeles Goalkeeper San Clemente, California SoCal Blues Hungary, United States
Mary Bunch Davidson College Goalkeeper Raleigh, North Carolina NCFC United States
Emily Bunnell Seattle University Midfielder Defender Cottage Grove, Minnesota Minnesota Thunder Academy United States
Abbey Burdette University of Tennessee Forward Monrovia, Maryland Maryland United United States
Midfielder
Defender
Jenna Butler North Carolina State University Midfieler Defender Gainsville, Virginia FC Virginia United States
Erin Cembrale Huntingdon College Forward Dunedin, Florida Tampa Bay United United States
Midfielder
Samantha Chang University of South Carolina Midfielder Mississauga, Ontario Unionville Miliken SC Canada
Madison Chavez University of California Irvine Defender Hercules, California Lamorinda United United States
Rylan Childers University of Kansas Midfielder Kansas City, Missouri FC Kansas City United States
Julissa Cisneros Southern Methodist University Forward Moreno Valley, California Surf Soccer Club Mexico, United States
Sarah Clark University of Virginia Midfielder Defender Arden, North Carolina Michigan Hawks United States
Sydney Collins University of California, Berkeley Midfielder Beaverton, Oregon Portland Thorns Academy Canada, United States
Defender
Michelle Cooper Duke University Forward Clarkston, Michigan IMG Academy United States
Chai Cortez University of Oregon Defender Makawao, Hawaii Hawaii Surf United States
Jessica Cravero Florida Institute of Technology Forward Montenero Di Bisaccia, Italy Castelnuovo Vomano Italy
M.E. Craven Auburn University Defender Gainsville, Virginia United Fútbol Academy United States
McKinley Crone University of Alabama Goalkeeper Maitland, Florida Florida Krush United States
Mia Daly University of Southern Indiana Defender Haiku, Hawaii Hawaii Rush United States
Izzy D’Aquila Santa Clara University Forward Auburn, California SoCal Blues United States
Hailey Davidson University of Pittsburgh Forward Prosper, Texas FC Dallas United States
Defender
Mikayla Dayes University of Maryland Forward Brampton, Ontario Toronto Blizzard Canada
Malikae Dayes University of Maryland Defender Brampton, Ontario Toronto Blizzard Canada
Lauren DeBeau Michigan State University Forward Midfielder Shelby Township, Michigan Vardar ECNL United States
Jessica De Filippo University of Arkansas Forward Midfielder Quebec, Canada Lakeshore SC Canada
Isabel Dehakiz Santa Clara University Forward Midfielder Placentia, California Legends FC United States
Giovanna DeMarco Wake Forest University Midfielder Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Match Fit Academy United States
Letycia De Oliveira Bonifacio Northwest Missouri State University Midfielder Defender São Paulo, Brazil Vila Guarani FC Brazil
Karabo Dhlamini Oakland University Midfielder Defender Gauteng, South Africa Mamelodi Sundowns South Africa
Ruby Diodati Michigan State University Defender Mendon, Massachusetts FC Stars ECNL United States
Wasila Diwura-Soale Louisiana State University Forward Midfielder Accra, Ghana Sekondi Hasaacas Ladies FC Ghana
Chelsea Domond Syracuse University Forward Stamford, Connecticut Yankee United United States
Nicole Douglas Arizona State University Forward London, England Chelsea Women Football Club United Kingdom
Georgia Eaton-Collins University of Central Florida Defender Ipswich, Suffolk, England Arsenal Womens Academy United Kingdom
Jadyn Edwards University of New Mexico Forward Mill Creek, Washington Greater Seattle Surf United States
Midfielder
Blue Ellis Syracuse University Forward Midfielder Defender Collierville, Texas Lady Lobos Rush Haiti, United States
Sierra Enge Stanford University Midfielder Cardiff, California SoCal Blues United States
Defender
Molly Feighan Virginia Tech Forward Midfielder Pleasant Valley, New York NYCFC United States
Sami Feller University of Denver Forward Grand Junction, Colorado Real Colorado United States
Midfielder
Kayla Fischer Ohio State University Forward Midfielder Kent, Ohio Cleveland FC United States
Kamryn Fisher University of Maryland Forward Chandler, Arizona Awhatukkee Foothills Soccer Club United States
Midfielder
Danielle Fuentes University of South Alabama Forward Rockville, Maryland FC Bordeaux USA United States
Midfielder
Abby Fusca Elon University Midfielder Defender Vienna, Virgina Vienna Youth Soccer United States
Alesia Garcia Louisiana State University Forward Midfielder Aurora, Colorado Colorado Storm United States
Gabrielle Gayle University of South Alabama Defender Spanish Town, Jamaica N/A Jamaica
Mackenzie George University of Tennessee Forward Defender Lincoln, California Placer United United States
Carlee Giammona Pepperdine University Midfielder Las Vegas, Nevada Heat FC United States
Defender
Kat Gonzalez Marshall University Midfielder Blakeslee, Pennsylvania Penn Fusion SA Dominican Republic, United States
Makenna Gottschalk New Mexico State University Goalkeeper Denver, Colorado Westminster AFC United States
Delaney Graham Duke University Forward Midfielder Defender Atlanta, Georgia NASA Tophat United States
Tameir Grosvenor Texas Wesleyan University Forward Desoto, Texas Sting United States
Meredith Haakenson University of Michigan Forward Midfielder Maple Grove, Minnesota Minnesota Thunderbird Academy United States
Brionna Halverson Saint Louis University Defender Bolivar, Missouri KCFC Futura United States
Kaylee Hammer Kennesaw State University Goalkeeper Germantown, Tennessee Lady Lobos Rush United States
Jyllissa Harris University of South Carolina Midfielder Hazlet, New Jersey PDA (Player Development Academy) United States
Defender
Zoe Hasenauer University of Oregon Forward Simi Valley, California Real SoCal United States
Midfielder
Libby Helverson Florida Gulf Coast University Forward Midfielder Defender West Des Moines, Iowa Sporting Iowa United States
Natalee Henry Northwestern State University Forward Tomball, Texas Challenge Soccer Club United States
Defender
Nicole Henry Northwestern State University Midfielder Tomball, Texas Challenge Soccer Club United States
Defender
Enya Hernandez Portland State University Goalkeeper Menifee, California Milan Academy United States
Moneserrat Hernandez Cal Poly San Luis Opispo Forward Midfielder Watsonville, California Santa Cruz Breakers Mexico
Elaily Hernandez-Repreza Washington State University Midfielder Defender Huntington Park, California Legends FC United States
Kelsey Hill Pepperdine University Defender Elk Grove, California San Juan SC United States
Iliana Hocking University of Arizona Midfielder Defender Anaheim, California SoCal Blues United States
Penelope Hocking Penn State University Forward Midfielder Anaheim, California SoCal Blues United States
Haley Hopkins University of Virginia Forward Newport Beach, California Slammers FC United States
Chaylyn Hubbard Texas Christian University Defender Houston, Texas Challenge Soccer Club United States
Bryana Hunter University of Arkansas Midfielder Defender Pflugerville, Texas Lonestar SC United States
Lindsi Jennings Louisiana State University Defender Montgomery, Texas Colorado Storm United States
Gabby Johnson Virginia Tech Midfielder Midlothian, Virginia Fredericksburg FC United States
Haley Johnson University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Forward Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin SC Waukesha United States
Midfielder
Megan Johnson Louisiana State University Forward Midfielder Baton Rouge, Louisiana Baton Rouge SC United States
Mikhail Johnson Northern Arizona University Midfielder Defender Williamsburg, Virginia Fredericksburg FC United States
Lauren Karabin Monmouth University Forward Wall Township, New Jersey Wall SC Stingrays United States
Midfielder
Defender
Aida Kardovic Creighton University Midfielder Kassel, Germany FC Nürnberg, FFC Turbine Potsdam Serbia
Natalie Kelchner Marist College Goalkeeper Fairfield, Connecticut Connecticut FC United States
Emily Kelly University at Buffalo Goalkeeper Wilson, New York WNY Flash United States
Lauren Kozal Michigan State University Goalkeeper Ada, Michigan Midwest United United States
Rafferty Kugler University of Kentucky Midfielder Defender St. Louis Park, Minnesota Minneapolis United United States
Civana Kuhlmann University of Colorado Forward Denver, Colorado Colorado Rush United States
Camille Lafaix Cal Poly San Luis Opispo Forward Los Gatos, California San Jose Earthquakes DA United States
Midfielder
Juliana Lima West Virginia State University Defender Charleston, West Virginia N/A Brazil
Anna Loftus Louisiana Tech Midfielder Milton Keynes, Bucks MK Dons Academy United Kingdom
Juelle Love Creighton University Forward Midfielder Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Penn Fusion SA United States
Savannah Madden University of Texas, Austin Goalkeeper San Diego, California San Diego Surf United Kingdom, United States
Emily Madril Florida State University Defender Boise, Idaho Gulf Coast Texans United States
Karlee Maes University of New Mexico Forward Albuquerque, New Mexico Rio Rapids United States
Defender
Brianna Martinez University of Notre Dame Midfielder Albuquerque, New Mexico New Mexico Rush United States
Defender
Sydney Martinez University of South Florida Goalkeeper Rincon, Georgia Jacksonville Armada United States
Meagan McClelland Rutgers University Goalkeeper Kearny, New Jersey PDA (Player Development Academy) United States
Kala McDaniel University of Washington Midfielder Defender Rancho Cucamonga, California Arsenal FC (CA) United States
Marykate McGuire University of Mississippi Forward Portsmouth, Rhode Island New England Football Club United States
Molly McLaughlin Xavier University Midfielder Granger, Indiana Indiana Fire Juniors United States
Aaqila McLyn Washington State University Forward Long Beach, California Beach FC United States
Midfielder
Defender
Sabrina McNeill Auburn University Forward Midfielder Whitby, Ontario Oshawa Kicks United States
Brenna McPartlan Louisiana State University Midfielder Blackburn, England Manchester City United Kingdom
Morgan Messner Penn State University Goalkeeper Ortley Beach, New Jersey Penn Fusion SA United States
Paige Metayer University of California, Berkeley Midfielder Irvine, California SoCal Blues United States
Ida Miceli Niagara University Forward Defender Toronto, Ontario Woodbridge Strikers Canada
Chloe Mills University of North Carolina Wilmington Midfielder Defender Newburgh, Indiana Sporting SI United States
Mykiaa Minniss Washington State University Defender Colorado Springs, Colorado Real Colorado United States
Sarah Mirr Loyola University Maryland Forward Midfielder Pleasanton, Florida Pleasanton Rage United States
Reese Moffatt Oregon State University Defender Langley, British Columbia Vancouver Whitecaps FC Canada
Libby Moore University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Midfielder Defender Wilmington, North Carolina Wilmington Hammerheads FC United States
Carla Morich Old Dominion University Forward Midfielder Hamburg, Germany Eimsbuetteler TV Germany
Maliah Morris Clemson University Forward Germantown, Maryland Bethesda SC United States
Elicia Mulvaney Young Harris College Forward Bracknell, Berkshire London Bees United Kingdom
Midfielder
Gwen Mummert Mississippi State University Defender Berlin, Germany 1.FC Union Berlin Germany
Ariana Munoz University of North Florida Forward Jacksonville, Florida Armada FC Peru, Spain, United States
Midfielder
Dani Murguia University of Georgia Forward Midfielder Cleburne, Texas FC Dallas United States
Emily Nelson University of Massachusetts Lowell Forward Midfielder Peabody, Massachusetts Aztec SC United States
Mallory Olsson University of Central Florida Forward Crystal Lake, Illinois Sockers FC Chicago United States
Ashley Orkus University of Mississippi Goalkeeper Birmingham, Alabama Concorde Fire United Sates
Jenae Packard University of the Pacific Midfielder Brentwood, California Diablo FC United States
Sydney Parker DePaul University Defender Winnetka, Illinois FC United United States
Riley Mattingly Parker University of Alabama Forward Flower Mound, Texas Solar SC United States
Midfielder
Mackenzie Pluck Duke University Forward North Wales, Pennsylvania PDA (Player Development Academy) United States
Midfielder
Alyssa Poarch University of Maryland Forward Middletown, Delaware FC Delco United States
Midfielder
Darya Rajaee University of Central Florida Midfielder Gainsville, Florida Orlando Pride DA United States
Mackenzie Rastatter Grambling State University Midfielder Aptos, California Santa Cruz Breakers United States
Defender
Emma Regan University of Texas, Austin Midfielder Defender Burnaby, British Columbia Vancouver Whitecaps Canada
Reyna Reyes University of Alabama Midfielder Garland, Texas FC Dallas United States
Defender
Margot Ridgeway University of Michigan Defender Fair Haven, New Jersey Cedar Stars DA United States
Clara Robbins Florida State University Forward Midfielder Defender Stafford, Virginia Fredericksburg FC United States
Kat Robinson Ohio State University Goalkeeper Albuquerque, New Mexico Rio Rapids SC United States
Jesi Rossman Monmouth University Forward The Villages, Florida FC Europa PA United States
Midfielder
Defender
Amanda Schafer University of Maryland Forward Pembroke, Massachusetts Scorpians ECNL United States
Defender
Ally Schlegel Penn State University Forward Parker, Colorado Real Colorado United States
Midfielder
Kristen Scott University of Central Florida Forward Orlando, Florida Orlando City United States
Camryn Scully University of the Pacific Defender Newark, Delaware Continental FC United States
Courtney Sebazco Southern Methodist University Midfielder Fort Worth, Texas Solar SC United States
Olivia Sekany University of Washington Goalkeeper Livermore, California Pleasanton RAGE United States
Ashlynn Serepca University of Alabama Forward Cornelius, North Carolina Carolina Rapids United States
Midfielder
Shaye Seyffart University of Washington Defender Ringoes, New Jersey PDA (Player Development Academy) United States
Cat Sheppard University of New Hampshire Goalkeeper Nesconset, New York East Meadow SC United States
Lena Silano Long Beach State University Forward Agoura Hills, California Real SoCal United States
Jordan Silkowitz Iowa State University Goalkeeper Fairfax, Virginia McLean Youth Soccer United States
Kionna Simon Oklahoma State University Forward Denton, Texas Solar SC United States
Defender
Kacey Smekrud College of Charleston Forward Midfielder Defender La Grange, Kentucky Kentucky Fire Jrs United States
Lexy Smith Ball State University Defender Rochester Hills, Michigan Michigan Hawks United States
Madeline Smith University of Maryland Goalkeeper Omaha, Nebraska Gretna Soccer Club United States
Fran Soares Cupertino West Virginia State University Forward Belo Horizonte, Brazil São Francisco – BA Brazil
Midfielder
Katie Soderstrom Butler University Forward Midfielder Carmel, Indiana Indiana Fire Jrs United States
Rachel Sorkenn George Washington University Forward Midfielder River Edge, New Jersey World Class FC United States
Croix Soto University of Oregon Defender Pasadena, California SoCal Academy United States
Alexa Spaanstra University of Virginia Forward Brighton, Michigan Michigan Hawks United States
Midfielder
Cecily Stoute University of Georgia Defender Alpharetta, Georgia NASA Tophat United States
Sydney Studer Washington State University Forward Corona, California Legends DA United States
Midfielder
Defender
Rachael Sweigard Columbus State University Midfielder South Lyon, Michigan Michigan Jaguars United States
Riley Tanner University of Alabama Forward Midfielder Caledonia, Michigan Midwest United United States
Jenna Tivnan Syracuse University Defender Easton, Massachusetts New England Football Club United States
Lauren Turner Indiana Wesleyan University Forward Shelby Township, Michigan Carpathia Kickers United States
Midfielder
Defender
Lynette Ureña Diaz Delaware State University Midfielder Defender Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic DV7 SA Dominican Republic
Madeline Vergura University of Utah Forward Midfielder Concord, Massachusetts FC Stars United States
Jenny Vetter Minnesota State University, Mankato Forward Midfielder Mankato, Minnesota Mankato United SC United States
Natalie Viggiano University of Wisconsin- Madison Forward Midfielder Macomb, Michigan Michigan Hawks United States
Anna Vila Palm Beach Atlantic University Midfielder West Palm Beach, Florida Igualada CF Spain
Christa Waterman University of Maryland Defender Perry Hall, Maryland Baltimore Union United States
Trinity Watson Pepperdine University Forward Midfielder Defender San Diego, California San Diego Surf United States
Kayleigh Webb University of Colorado Forward Midfielder Defender San Marcos, California LA Galaxy United States
McKenzie Weinert University of Washington Forward Milwaukie, Oregon Crossfire Oregon United States
Samantha White Michigan State University Defender McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania Beading SC United States
Maisie Whitsett University of Louisville Forward San Diego, California San Diego Surf United States
Defender
Monica Wilhelm University of Iowa Goalkeeper Antioch, Illinois FC United United States
Olivia Wilkes Louisiana State University Midfielder Defender Lancashire, England Manchester United Girls United Kingdom
Jada Wilson San Jose State University Defender Oceanside, California Oceanside Breakers United States
Grace Wiltgen University of Kansas Forward Defender Gurnee, Illinois FC Dallas United States
Olivia Wingate University of Notre Dame Forward Wilmington, Massachusetts FC Stars United States
Abigail Wolf University of the Pacific Defender Fairfield, California San Juan Soccer Club United States
Mackenzie Wood University of Notre Dame Goalkeeper Granger, Indiana Indiana Fire Juniors United States
Autumn Wood Gardner Webb University Forward Middleburg, Florida Clay County SC United States
Summer Yates University of Washington Forward Midfielder Pasco, Washington Pacific Northwest FC United States
Grace Yochum Oklahoma State University Midfielder Houston, Texas Albion Hurricanes United States
Joana Zanin University of South Dakota Forward Pierre, South Dakota Oahe FC Brazil, Mexico, United States
Midfielder
Defender
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