The 2024 NWSL Expansion Draft was an expansion draft held by the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) on December 15, 2023, for two expansion teams, Bay FC and Utah Royals, to select players from existing teams in the league.[1]
| 2024 NWSL Expansion Draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Sport | Soccer |
| Date(s) | December 15, 2023 |
| Network(s) | CBS Sports Network |
| Sponsored by | Ally |
| Overview | |
| 7 total selections in 12 rounds | |
| League | National Women's Soccer League |
| Expansion teams | Bay FC Utah Royals |
| Expansion season | 2024 |
Format
editBay FC will select first in the expansion draft, followed by Utah Royals.[2] The expansion draft will alternate between both teams across 12 rounds, allowing each team to select up to 12 players.[2]
Each of the NWSL's 12 current teams is permitted to protect nine players, making them ineligible for selection. Furthermore, it is permitted to protect one additional player after the first expansion team selects a player from its roster.[1]
Draft results
edit- Italics indicate players who are not under contract but whose NWSL playing rights remain with the team
| Round | Pick | Team | Nat. | Player | Pos. | Previous team | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Bay FC |  |
Alyssa Malonson | DF | Seattle Reign FC | [3][4] |
| 2 | Utah Royals | |
Elyse Bennett | FW | Seattle Reign FC | [3][5] | |
| 2 | 3 | Bay FC | |
Tess Boade | FW | North Carolina Courage | [3][6] |
| 4 | Utah Royals | |
Paige Monaghan | FW | Racing Louisville FC | [3][7] | |
| 3 | 5 | Bay FC | |
Rachel Hill | FW | San Diego Wave FC | [3][8] |
| 6 | Utah Royals | PASS | [3] | ||||
| 4 | 7 | Bay FC | |
Katelyn Rowland | GK | North Carolina Courage | [3][9] |
| 8 | Utah Royals | PASS | [3] | ||||
| 5 | 9 | Bay FC | PASS | [3] | |||
| 10 | Utah Royals | PASS | [3] | ||||
| 6 | 11 | Bay FC | PASS | [3] | |||
| 7 | 12 | Bay FC | |
Sierra Enge | MF | San Diego Wave FC | [3][10] |
Protected lists by team
editThe following teams acquired expansion draft protections:[11]
- On November 14, 2023, Orlando Pride traded for roster protection from Bay FC.
- On November 15, 2023, Kansas City Current traded for roster protection from Bay FC and Orlando Pride traded for roster protection from Utah Royals.
- On November 17, 2023, Racing Louisville FC traded for roster protection from Bay FC.
- On November 20, 2023, North Carolina Courage and San Diego Wave FC both traded for roster protection from Utah Royals.
- On December 12, 2023, Washington Spirit, Angel City FC, Portland Thorns FC, Houston Dash and NJ/NY Gotham FC all traded for roster protection from Utah Royals FC and Bay FC. Also, Kansas City Current traded for roster protection from Utah Royals FC.
On December 13, 2023, the NWSL released the protected lists from teams participating in the draft.[12]
- Bold indicates players selected in the Expansion Draft
- Italics indicate players who are not under contract but whose NWSL playing rights remain with the team
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "National Women's Soccer League Releases Rules and Procedures for 2024 NWSL Expansion Draft, Presented by Ally". www.nwslsoccer.com. National Women's Soccer League. November 1, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ a b "National Women's Soccer League Announces Asset Selection Order for Expansion Sides Bay FC, Utah Royals FC Ahead of 2024 NWSL Expansion Draft Presented by Ally and 2024 NWSL Draft Presented by Ally". National Women's Soccer League. June 28, 2023. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Seven Players Selected by Incoming Expansion Clubs in 2024 NWSL Expansion Draft, Presented by Ally". www.NWSLSoccer.com. National Women's Soccer League. December 15, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (December 15, 2023). "With the first pick of the 2024 Expansion Draft, @wearebayfc selectss Alyssa Malonson from OL Reign" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (December 15, 2023). "The @UtahRoyalsFC select Elyse Bennett with their first selection of the 2024 NWSL Expansion Draft" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (December 16, 2023). "The @wearebayfc select Tess Boade from the North Carolina Courage" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (December 15, 2023). "The @UtahRoyalsFC select Paige Monaghan from Racing Louisville" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (December 15, 2023). "@wearebayfc has selected Rachel Hill from the San Diego Wave" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (December 15, 2023). "@wearebayfc has selected Katelyn Rowland from the North Carolina Courage" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (December 15, 2023). "With their final pick of the night @wearebayfc select Sierra Enge from the San Diego Wave" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "2023-24 NWSL Offseason Transaction Tracker". www.nwslsoccer.com. National Women's Soccer League. December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ "NWSL Releases Protected/Unprotected Lists Ahead of 2024 NWSL Expansion Draft Presented by Ally". www.nwslsoccer.com. National Women's Soccer League. December 13, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2023.