While most of the attention in Chicago is on the MLS SuperDraft, the United Soccer Coaches convention is a hive of activity as players, coaches, and journalists hold a variety of events celebrating soccer in the United States. Today it was the turn of the National Women's Soccer League as the top-tier domestic women's league held its 2019 College Draft.
As expected, the Chicago Red Stars took Stanford defender Tierna Davidson with the number one pick after her late declaration to skip her senior year in favor of a move to the pros.
FCD's Julie James, fresh off an NCAA quarterfinal appearance with Baylor, was selected 11th by Sky Blue FC.