In the 2023 NWSL Draft, the Washington Spirit drafted six players: Nicole Douglas, Lyza Bosselmann, Riley Tanner, Lena Silano, Civana Kuhlmann, and Delaney Graham.
| Round & Overall Pick | Player | Position | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.26 | Nicole Douglas | Forward | Arizona State University |
| 3.28 | Lyza Bosselmann | Goalkeeper | Gonzaga University |
| 3.30 | Riley Tanner | Forward | University of Alabama |
| 3.34 | Lena Silano | Forward | Long Beach State University |
| 4.37 | Civana Kuhlmann | Forward | University of Colorado |
| 4.40 | Delaney Graham | Midfielder | Duke University |
Nicole Douglas
- Nicole Douglas played five seasons with the Sun Devils, accumulating 60 goals and 21 assists in 89 appearances.
- In 2021, Douglas led all college players in scoring with 19 goals over 20 matches.
- First Team All-Pac-12
- Second Team All-American Honors
- Third Team All-American
Lyza Bosselmann
- Lyza Bosselmann appeared in 62 matches and had a goals against average (GAA) of 0.87, making 182 saves – stopping almost 80% of shots on target.
- West Coast Conference Goalkeeper of the Year
Riley Tanner
- Riley Tanner scored eight goals and 11 assists across 45 appearances.
- Second Team All-SEC Honors
Lena Silano
- Lena Silano scored 27 goals and had 10 assists across 62 matches.
- First Team All-Big West Honors
- Big West Offensive Player of the Year
Civana Kuhlmann
- Civana Kuhlmann won two national championships and three Pac-12 titles while playing for Stanford.
- Kuhlmann recorded 12 goals and six assists over 19 appearances.
Delaney Graham
- Delaney Graham set new school records for most career starts (103) and most career minutes played (8,767).
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