The approach for the 2022 NWSL Draft is going to be a tricky one from a team perspective.
While the college draft is far from the only talent-driver for the league, it remains a useful place to fill out a roster. But with the COVID-19 pandemic, rising seniors this fall have the chance to return in 2022 and play another season.
Then, there are the players who were drafted in January that already have their rights held. Those players can’t be selected again.
So who are some of the top players to know for the 2022 draft? Below is a look at players from the senior class to watch – with the obvious caveat that several could return for another season, elect to play overseas or to simply retire.
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