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Washington Spirit Acquires No. 7 Pick in 2019 NWSL College Draft

Published on January 9, 2019 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Washington Spirit News Release


Boyds, Md. - The Washington Spirit has acquired the No. 7 overall pick in the 2019 NWSL College Draft via trade from the Chicago Red Stars. In exchange, Washington sends the 20th pick in the 2019 College Draft and the club's natural first round selection in the 2020 College Draft to the Red Stars.

With the trade, the Spirit holds five total picks in Thursday's draft, including three selections in the first round at 4th, 7th and 8th overall.

Washington also holds the 29th and 31st selections, both coming in the fourth round.

Round 1

No. 4 | Washington Spirit &

No. 7 | Washington Spirit *

No. 8 | Washington Spirit ^

Round 4

No. 29 | Washington Spirit

No. 31 | Washington Spirit ###

& The Washington Spirit acquired the Orlando Pride's natural first-round pick in the 2019 NWSL College Draft and Aubrey Bledsoe in exchange for Shelina Zadorsky.

* The Washington Spirit acquires 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.

^ The Washington Spirit 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.

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