The NWSL announced the dates and times of the two drafts that will take place in 2021. Both will be held in the city of Los Angeles. But if you wonder why two and not one, the answer lies in the two teams that will join the league next year.
Angel City FC and San Diego NWSL (team that has not yet released its official name) will take the courts in 2022. And each time a new institution is introduced, a special draft is made so that they can choose players than the other teams. from the league put them on a special list so that they can be selected by the new team (s). It will be the draft that most attracts the attention of fans in California. You will be able to see it live on Thursday, December 16 at 7 PM Eastern time (6 PM Mexico). It is typically streamed on Twitch for fans outside of the United States, but we’ll keep you posted when it’s confirmed.
The second, which is the collegiate, is the one that is celebrated every year, in the pure style of sports such as American football. The opportunity for the stars of college soccer to step up to the pro. They have to meet certain requirements to qualify, such as being a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, waiving college eligibility, among other things. This draft will be held two days later, on Saturday, December 18, at 2 PM ET (1 PM Mexico).
If you are a fervent supporter of women’s soccer, you cannot miss these important events. They are going to be very exciting!
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