The Orlando Pride remained busy during Saturday’s NWSL college draft, trading defender Phoebe McClernon while making a slew of selections from the pool of collegiate talent.
Here’s a rundown of the moves general manager Ian Fleming and head coach Amanda Cromwell made during today’s virtual draft.
Pick-by-Pick Recap:
Round 1, Pick 5:
- Forward Mia Fishel from UCLA
Round 1, Pick 10:
- Acquired via trade with OL Reign along with Leah Pruitt (F), Celia Jiménez Delgado (D) and a natural 2023 Second Round pick for McClernon.
- Defender Caitlin Cosme (Duke University)
Round 1, Pick 11:
- Forward Julie Doyle (Santa Clara University)
Round 3, Pick 29:
- Traded to North Carolina Courage for the rights to Deanne Rose
Round 3, Pick 31:
- Forward Jada Talley (University of Southern California)