In the 2023 NWSL Draft, the North Carolina Courage drafted Olivia Wingate with the sixth pick, Sydney Collins with the eighth, Clara Robbins with the ninth, and Haley Hopkins with the 11th.
| Round & Overall Pick | Player | Position | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | Olivia Wingate | Forward | University of Notre Dame |
| 1.8 | Sydney Collins | Midfielder/Defender | University of California, Berkeley |
| 1.9 | Clara Robbins | Midfielder | Florida State University |
| 1.11 | Haley Hopkins | Forward | University of Virginia |
Olivia Wingate
- Olivia Wingate appeared in 95 games and made 74 starts at Notre Dame.
- She scored 26 goals, with 14 coming from her final season.
- Recorded 11 assists totaling 63 points over five years.
- Wingate earned All-ACC and All-Region
- First Team All-ACC
- United Soccer Coaches Third Team All America
- U.S Women’s National Team – U16 and U18 squads
Sydney Collins
- Sydney Collins was a three-time captain for the Cal Bears and played in 85 games and made 84 starts.
- Third team All-Pac 12 honors and conference and regional accolades.
Clara Robbins
- Clara Robbins is the all-time leader in games played in Florida State University history.
- Ranks 19th all-time in program history for scoring.
- (2) ACC Tournament MVP
- (2) National Champion
- Two All-ACC honors and one All-Region honor
Haley Hopkins
- Haley Hopkins received two All-American selections and two All-ACC selections.
- Scored 56 goals, 21 of which were game winners
- 5 for 6 from penalty spot
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