The Orlando Pride began their 2023 NWSL Draft by selecting defender Emily Madril in the first round with the third overall pick. The former Florida State center back is the eighth first-round selection in Pride history and the first to come from a Florida school.
The 5-foot-7 Navarre, FL native decided to forego her last season of eligibility in Tallahassee to begin her professional career. Madril was a regular in the Seminoles’ starting lineup during her 2017 freshman season, playing in 21 games (starting 20), recording 1,652 minutes, with one goal and four assists.