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NWSL Announces Updated List of Players Registered for 2023 NWSL Draft Presented by Ally

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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