In the 2023 NWSL Draft, the NJ/NY Gotham FC drafted Jenna Nighswonger with fourth overall pick and followed by Iliana Hocking with the 44th.
| Round & Overall Pick | Player | Position | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | Jenna Nighswonger | Forward | Florida State University |
| 4.44 | Iliana Hocking | Midfielder | University of Arizona |
Jenna Nighswonger
- In 2022, Jenna Nighswonger recorded six goals and 16 assists in 22 games while leading Florida State University to its third consecutive College Cup.
- ACC Tournament MVP
- United Soccer Coaches and College Soccer News First Team All-American
- Her 34 career assists with the Seminoles rank her second all-time in school history.
Iliana Hocking
- Iliana Hocking started 84 matches and logged 4331 minutes — both are second-most in University of Arizona history.
- Scored 5 goals and had 4 assists.
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