The 2023 NWSL Draft is almost upon us, and the league has released the list of all players who have registered so far.
Registration closes on Monday, Jan. 9, and the draft is set for 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, Jan. 12, in Philadelphia. The list includes 110 players so far, with more players expected to join.
Just Women’s Sports breaks down what you need to know ahead of the draft — and which players you should watch.
How many rounds are in the draft?
The draft includes four rounds of 12 picks each, with a total of 48 players to be selected.
Who has the first overall pick?
NJ/NY Gotham FC holds the first overall pick, followed by the Orlando Pride, who have the second and third picks.
The Portland Thorns have the last pick of each round after winning their third NWSL championship this season.
Who are players to watch?
So far, no players from national champion UCLA or runner-up North Carolina have entered the draft pool.
But quite a few players from the Alabama Crimson Tide, who lost to the Bruins in the semifinals, have thrown their names in the ring. Among them are star defender Reyna Reyes, who scored a career-high eight goals this season.
Forwards Riley Mattingly Parker and Ashlynn Serepca and goalkeeper McKinley Crone are also on…
