Silkowitz Prepares for NWSL Draft

AMES, Iowa – On Thursday, Jordan Silkowitz will look to become the first Cyclone drafted in the National Women's Soccer League as the four-round 2023 NWSL Draft is slated to begin on Thursday at 6 p.m. (CT) in Philadelphia.

Iowa State soccer social media platforms will be providing live updates throughout this week. Additionally, a full recap will be posted on cyclones.com at the conclusion of the event.

HOW TO WATCH/STREAM

Date	Rounds	Network	Time
Thursday, January 12	1 - 4	CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ and CBS Sports HQ	7 p.m.

IN-DEPTH PROFILE OF JORDAN SILKOWITZ

Jordan Silkowitz | Goalkeeper | Fairfax, Va.

The Fairfax, Va. native started every game this season for the Cyclones and led the Big 12 conference with 100 saves in 2022, highlighted by a pair of 12-save matches against Iowa and Oklahoma State.

Overall, Silkowitz recorded 324 saves during her ISU career and ranks fifth all-time at Iowa State in career saves.

Silkowitz was named the Big 12 Goalkeeper of the week on September 13th after she tied a career-high 12 saves in Iowa State's 2-1 victory over in-state rival Iowa and followed it up with a shutout against South Dakota.

HOW IT WORKS

The Draft will see 12 selections in all four rounds until completed. In Round 1, each team will have five minutes to announce its pick while Rounds 2-4 will see each side allotted three minutes to make its selection. Teams are also eligible to request up to three time-outs during the Draft for further discussion, rule clarification, or trade discussion, and all time-outs taken regardless of round will be three minutes in length.

Finally, below is the list of what selection each NWSL side holds heading into the 2023 Draft as of January 9:

NJ/NY Gotham FC: No. 2, 10, 13, 44

Orlando Pride: No. 3, 21, 25, 29, 34, 39, 41

Racing Louisville FC: No. 4, 16, 17, 28, 31, 40

Angel City FC: No. 1, 27

North Carolina Courage: No. 6, 9, 11, 30

Chicago Red Stars: No. 7, 19, 43

Houston Dash: No. 8, 20, 22

Portland Thorns FC: No. 5, 12, 24, 36, 48

Washington Spirit: No. 14, 26, 37

Kansas City Current: No. 15, 18, 23, 35, 38, 42, 47

OL Reign: No. 32, 46

San Diego Wave FC: No. 33, 45

Players Mentioned

Jordan Silkowitz

Sponsors

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