This year’s NWSL Draft felt bigger than ever before, with a standing-room only crowd huddled into a large ballroom at the J.W. Marriott hotel in Los Angeles. In a year where Seattle Reign FC didn’t have a huge hole to fill in any one position, the team drafted players that could provide solid depth, and a few who could compete for starting spots on the squad.
Seattle Reign: 2017 NWSL Draft Picks
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | College |
| Round: 1 | Pick: 6 | Player: Maddie Bauer | Position: CB, DM | College: USC |
| Round: 2 | Pick: 16 | Player: Katie Johnson | Position: F | College: USC |
| Round: 3 | Pick: 26 | Player: Ari Ship | Position: F, M | College: Cal |
| Round: 4 | Pick: 37 | Player: Kristen McNabb | Position: D | College: Virginia |
While Reign FC coach Laura Harvey continues to focus on international talent as the core of her team, she took this year’s draft really seriously.