The NWSL Draft is set for Friday and consists of four rounds, each with 14 selections, with 56 picks overall. Over 200 player prospects have declared for the draft already, setting up an early look at potential top targets. Who are the players considered to be first round prospects that will change the look and feel of the draft? Look no further than players coming off breakout seasons and balancing international duty.
Here’s our top prospects of the 2024 NWSL Draft:
1. Croix Bethune (Midfielder, Georgia)
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The midfielder has excellent creative ball handling and an ability to connect in tight spaces that would make her an asset for NWSL teams looking to expand attacking chances.
She made the most of her single season with the Bulldogs, scoring four goals and recording five assists over 15 games. She helped the team reach the Sweet 16 of the 2023 NCAA College Cup and now exits the SEC with SEC Tournament MVP honors and SEC All-Tournament Team selection. Before her transfer to the University of Georgia, Bethune played at USC and was a two-time Pac-12 midfielder of the year,…
