Press Release

2016 NWSL College Draft to be held on Jan. 15 in Baltimore; Thorns FC with top two picks

2015 NWSL College Draft

CHICAGO (Nov. 19, 2015) - The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) will hold the 2016 NWSL College Draft on Friday, Jan. 15, 2016 at the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Convention in Baltimore. Thorns FC currently hold the top two overall selections in the Draft.


2016 NWSL College Draft
NSCAA Convention
Baltimore Convention Center
One West Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Friday, Jan. 15, 2016
Start time: TBA
Room: TBA


The draft will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center and will be open to the public and media. Further details will be provided in the coming weeks.


The latest order for the 2016 NWSL College Draft can be found here. You can also find the selections from the 2013, 2014 and 2015 drafts on NWSLsoccer.com.



Many of the top players in the country, who are eligible to register for the draft following their senior season, will be on display in the 2015 NCAA Division-I Women's Soccer Championship tournament. The tournament continues this weekend with the second round on Nov. 20 and 22.


The 2015 NCAA Women's College Cup will be held on December 4 and 6 at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C.