2018 NWSL College Draft
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| 2018 NWSL College Draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Sport | Soccer |
| Date | January 18, 2018 |
| Time | 11:00 AM ET |
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Overview | |
| 40 total selections in 4 rounds | |
| First selection | Andi Sullivan, Washington Spirit |
| Most selections | Washington Spirit (7 picks) |
| Fewest selections | Orlando Pride (2 picks) |
The 2018 NWSL College Draft was the sixth annual meeting of National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) franchises to select eligible college players. It was held on January 18, 2018, at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]
- Draft order was determined by the final 2017 regular season standings.
Results
Key
| + | Denotes player who has been selected as NWSL Most Valuable Player |
| * | Denotes player who has been selected for an NWSL Best XI or NWSL Second XI team |
| ^ | Denotes player who has been selected as NWSL Rookie of the Year |
| # | Denotes player who has never appeared in a competitive NWSL game (regular season, playoff, Challenge Cup, or 2020 Fall Series) |
Picks
Notable undrafted players
Below is a list of undrafted rookies who appeared in a competitive NWSL game in 2018.
| Nat. | Player | Pos. | Original NWSL team | College | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Elizabeth Ball | D | Portland Thorns FC | Penn State | |
| Bridget Callahan | M | Orlando Pride | UCF |
Trades
Summary
In 2018, a total of 27 colleges had players selected. Of these, six had a player drafted to the NWSL for the first time: Alabama, Oregon State, TCU, UC Irvine, Washington and Yale.
Schools with multiple draft selections
| Selections | Schools |
|---|---|
| 6 | Duke |
| 3 | North Carolina |
| 2 | BYU, California, Penn State, Wake Forest, Washington, West Virginia |
Selections by college athletic conference
| Conference | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 13 |
| Big East | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Big Ten | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Big West | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Big 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Colonial | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ivy League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Pac-12 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| SEC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| West Coast | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Selections by position
| Position | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Defender | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| Midfielder | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 14 |
| Forward | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
