US sports culture is full of unique peculiarities and there are few traditions more American than the draft. This Thursday evening in Philadelphia, the National Women’s Soccer League hosts its 2023 edition.

How does it work?

Held for footballers seeking professional clubs in the NWSL, eligible athletes independently register for the list from which a maximum of 48 names will be chosen . The 12 NWSL clubs are given one pick each round based on a variety of factors, including their position the previous season. The last-placed team and expansion clubs typically select first. That said, draft picks are often traded for players, money, or future draft picks, and fluctuations in the number and order of selections vary accordingly. Read More