In conjunction with the announcement of the Boston Breakers ceasing operations, NWSL will conduct a Dispersal Draft of the Boston roster at 3 p.m. CST on Tuesday, Jan. 30. All Breakers players will be placed into a Dispersal Draft pool – including players selected in the 2018 College Draft. The weighted draw for the Dispersal Draft Order will be determined the morning of Monday, Jan. 29.
Players may opt-out of the draft by 11 a.m. CST on Monday, Jan. 29 to pursue opportunities outside of the NWSL and would not become discovery eligible to return to the league until after the end of the 2018 season.