Back in the NWSL for the first time in three years, Dash assistant coach Lisa Cole quickly is trying to play catch-up.
Cole is spearheading the Dash's research ahead of Thursday's NWSL Draft in Philadelphia. Head coach Vera Pauw has significant international experience, but she is leaning on Cole to use her connections as they pinpoint which players they want to pick.
The Dash have six picks in the four-round draft, including Nos. 6 and 12 overall. They'll pick three times in the third round and once in the fourth.
"The first couple of rounds, those are potential players for you," Cole said.