The Kansas City Current proved once again they are not shy about making big moves. They started the 2023 draft with a trade, sending U.S, National Team regular Lynn Williams to the NJ/NY Gotham in exchange for the second overall pick.
The Current selected Duke University forward Michelle Cooper with the second overall pick. Cooper declared for the draft after her sophmore season at Duke.
In two seasons she scored 31 goals and 16 assists for the Blue Devils. In her first year at Duke, she scored 12 goals with 5 assists. Cooper followed it up with 19 goals and 11 assists.