The 2015 NWSL draft took place Jan. 16 in Philadelphia. With the World Cup taking place this summer, it was an important draft for many clubs to be able to find depth and fill holes that will be left on their rosters during preparation for and during the tournament itself. Draft day is a time … Continue reading
Tag Archives: 2014 NWSL College Draft
Lines Brings Five Players to the Flash
After escaping last week’s National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Expansion Draft without losing a single player, the Western New York Flash acquired five players in Friday’s NWSL College Draft. “I think we were stuck in the back room again and no one noticed us,” Lines said on the Expansion Draft. “We’re very happy to have … Continue reading
Harvey Continues Reign Rebuild
After making many offseason moves, Seattle Reign head coach/general manager Laura Harvey continued the rebuilding process at Friday’s National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) College Draft. With three draft picks, the team selected Amanda Frisbie (University of Portland), Megan Brigman (University of North Carolina) and Ellen Parker (University of Portland). “Portland Pilots play a similar style … Continue reading
Johnston, DiBernardo and Brock Headed to Chicago
The Chicago Red Stars added quality attacking and defending power to the team’s arsenal in Friday’s second-ever National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) College Draft. Santa Clara defensive midfielder, Julie Johnston, was the team’s first pick—going third overall in the draft. “I’m extremely honored to be selected in the draft, and more importantly by a team … Continue reading
Parsons Brings Versatility to the Spirit
The 2014 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) College Draft saw the Washington Spirit pick up Crystal Dunn, Molly Menchel and Shasta Fisher. The Spirit, finishing a troublesome first season in last place (with a record of 3-14-5), earned the rights to this year’s first overall draft pick and to no one’s surprise, the team selected … Continue reading
2014 NWSL Draft Results
The 2014 NWSL College Draft took place Friday morning in Philadelphia, PA as the league and its nine teams selected 36 fresh faces to the league. North Carolina had three players chosen in the draft with two coming as the top selections to open the draft. Virginia also had all three of its players selected … Continue reading
College Spotlight: Kelsey Wys
Eighteen goalkeepers are eligible for the 2014 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) College Draft; one is Kelsey Wys. The Florida State University graduate, who earned her bachelor’s degree in family and child sciences in spring 2013, was brought to Tallahassee from Coral Springs, Fla., by Seminoles head coach Mark Krikorian. “Kelsey is going to compete … Continue reading
College Spotlight: Morgan Marlborough
If there’s one thing Morgan Marlborough knows well, it’s scoring. The forward, hailing from Lee’s Summit, Mo., burst onto the scene in high school, breaking records across the board. Under head coach Tim Richardson, Marlborough scored 232 goals in just four seasons, including 69 goals as a senior. “[Morgan] makes the other team have to … Continue reading
College Spotlight: Mandy Laddish
The upcoming National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season will see rookie Mandy Laddish either team up with or go head-to-head with a familiar face. Laddish, a senior at Notre Dame University, recently finished up a four-year soccer career under longtime coach Randy Waldrum, who was recently appointed the head coach of the NWSL’s first expansion … Continue reading
College Spotlight: Kassey Kallman
The youngest of six children, Kassey Kallman has followed in four of her older siblings’ steps by recently finishing her Division I soccer career. The Woodbury, Minn. native, who has spent the last four years of her life living in Florida, has been a bright spark for the Florida State Seminoles, guiding the team to … Continue reading
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