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Arizona soccer’s Iliana Hocking selected by NJ/NY Gotham FC in 2023 NWSL Draft

Iliana Hocking experienced a lot at Arizona soccer. From a coaching change to the pandemic, she had to learn to adapt. Now, she can add one more thing to that list. Hocking became the first Arizona Wildcat to ever be selected in the NWSL Draft on Thursday evening.

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Incredibly proud of @IlianaHockingx and can't wait to see her excel at the next level!#BearDown pic.twitter.com/aIqgI8raQg— Arizona Soccer (@ArizonaSoccer) January 13, 2023

The fifth-year midfielder/defender was selected in the fourth round of the 2023 NWSL Draft by NJ/NY Gotham FC on Thursday.