No team is hotter than Nahas' Courage right now while other teams in the NWSL playoff picture heading into the week struggled without their internationals.
The NWSL draft is underway, and we'll have all the updates from the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. Angel City took part in a massive four-team trade last week to land the No. 1 pick in the draft (originally held by Gotham FC), which it used to select 18-year-old Alyssa Thompson, who made her USWNT debut in October 2022. Join us for live analysis from Steph Yang in Philadelphia as we track all the first-round picks and deals on the night. First round selectionsAngel City: Alyssa Thompson / Forward / Harvard Westlake HSKC Current: Michelle Cooper / Forward / Duke Orlando Pride: Emily Madril / Defender / Florida St. Gotham FC: Jenna Nighswonger / Forward/Midfielder / Florida St. Portland Thorns: Reyna Reyes / Defender/Midfielder / AlabamaNC Courage: Olivia Wingate / Forward / Notre DameChicago Red Stars: Penelope Hocking / Forward/Midfielder / Penn StateNC Courage: Sydney Collins / Midfielder/Defender / CalNC Courage: Clara Robbins / Forward/Midfielder / Florida St.K