Washington Spirit Acquires No. 3 Pick in 2019 NWSL College Draft
January 10, 2019 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Washington Spirit News Release
CHICAGO - The Washington Spirit has acquired the No. 3 overall pick in the 2019 NWSL College Draft via trade from Sky Blue FC. In exchange, Washington sends the No. 29 selection in today's draft and three players to be named later to Sky Blue FC.
With the trade, the Spirit holds five total picks entering today's draft, including four selections in the first round at 3rd, 4th, 7th and 8th overall. Washington also holds the 31st selection in the fourth round.
Round 1
No. 3 | Washington Spirit %
No. 4 | Washington Spirit &
No. 7 | Washington Spirit *
No. 8 | Washington Spirit ^
Round 4
No. 31 | Washington Spirit ###
% The Washington Spirit acquired the No. 3 overall pick in the 2019 NWSL College Draft via trade from Sky Blue FC in exchange for the No. 29 selection in the 2019 draft and three players to be named later.
& Washington acquired the Orlando Pride's natural first-round pick in the 2019 NWSL College Draft and Aubrey Bledsoe in exchange for Shelina Zadorsky.
* Washington acquired the No. 7 overall pick in the 2019 NWSL College Draft via trade from the Chicago Red Stars, in exchange for the No. 20 overall pick in the 2019 College Draft and the Spirit's natural first round selection in the 2020 College Draft.
^ Washington acquired Portland Thorns FC's natural first-round pick in the 2019 NWSL College Draft in exchange for a 2018 international roster spot and future considerations.
### Washington acquired the Houston Dash's natural fourth-round pick in the 2019 NWSL College Draft in exchange for Tiffany Weimer.
National Women's Soccer League Stories from January 10, 2019
- Tierna Davidson Selected No. 1 Overall at the 2019 NWSL College Draft - NWSL
- Washington Spirit Makes Four 1st Round Selections, 5 Total Picks in NWSL College Draft - Washington Spirit
- Washington Spirit Announces Three Players Included in Trade with Sky Blue FC - Washington Spirit
- Sky Blue FC Bolsters Roster with Addition of Dydasco, Haracic and Johnson - Sky Blue FC
- Orlando Pride Select Midfield Pair in 2019 NWSL College Draft - Orlando Pride
- Houston Dash Select Six Players in 2019 NWSL College Draft - Houston Dash
- North Carolina Courage Adds Depth to NWSL Championship Winning Team with Four Selections in 2019 NWSL College Draft - North Carolina Courage
- Utah Royals FC Select Three Players in 2019 NWSL Draft - Utah Royals FC
- Thorns FC Select Midfielder Emily Ogle in 2019 NWSL College Draft - Portland Thorns FC
- Sky Blue FC Picks Eight Players in 2019 NWSL College Draft - Sky Blue FC
- Sky Blue FC Receives Three Players in Trade with Washington Spirit - Sky Blue FC
- Washington Spirit Acquires No. 3 Pick in 2019 NWSL College Draft - Washington Spirit
- NWSL Increases Player Compensation Caps and Roster Size for the 2019 Season - NWSL
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