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The Spirit ends the night with a total of six players selected: four midfielders, one defender, and one forward.
Round 4, Pick 49
With its final pick of the night, the Spirit selects midfielder Courtney Brown from the University of Utah.
Courtney Brown is our final selection! Welcome to the Spirit 👌 pic.twitter.com/CmuKjYkOvb
— Washington Spirit (@WashSpirit) January 13, 2024
Hal Hershfelt shares her excitement
“Can’t wait to see y’all out at Audi Field.”
Hal in the house! Our draftee saying hey to the Spirit fam 👋 pic.twitter.com/rJxCeumzXh
— Washington Spirit (@WashSpirit) January 13, 2024
Round 3, Pick 35
The Spirit selects forward Anna Podojil from Arkansas, where she led the program in goals (50), points (135), and game-winning goals (15).
Playmaker incoming! Anna Podojil is a Spirit 🙌 pic.twitter.com/hheBIh935u
— Washington Spirit (@WashSpirit) January 13, 2024
Makenna Morris shares a message to Spirit fans
“Playing for my hometown is so special to me. It’s been a dream since I was little.”
Our hometown draftee Makenna Morris with a message for the Spirit fam on draft night 🥳 pic.twitter.com/fLXyWMqQfF
— Washington Spirit (@WashSpirit) January 13, 2024
Croix Bethune joins CBS Sports Golazo Network
“I think I’m cheeky, I think I’m savvy, can bring some flair.”
“I can’t wait to join DC and crush that Spirit.”
The #3 pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft joins CBS Sports Golazo Network after getting picked by @WashSpirit. 🖤 pic.twitter.com/D3hF3A6SWB
— Attacking Third (@AttackingThird) January 13, 2024
Round 1, Pick 13
With the 13th overall pick and the club’s fourth pick of the first round, the Spirit has selected DMV native Makenna Morris, a midfielder from Clemson. Makenna attended St. John’s College High School in DC and played club soccer with McLean ECNL.
Makenna Morris is home bound 🏠
Welcome to the Spirit! pic.twitter.com/PWgi3jXGcL— Washington Spirit (@WashSpirit) January 13, 2024
Round 1, Pick 7
With the seventh pick, the Spirit has selected Kate Wiesner, a defender from Penn State.
Taking her talents to DC! Welcome, Kate Wiesner 😎 pic.twitter.com/HXi2kudcqp
— Washington Spirit (@WashSpirit) January 13, 2024
Round 1, Pick 5
With the fifth pick, the Spirit selects Hal Hershfelt, a midfielder from Clemson.
Trading the Orange and purple ➡️ Black and white! Hal Hershfelt is our newest Spirit 👏 pic.twitter.com/hjB5NUFK35
— Washington Spirit (@WashSpirit) January 13, 2024
The Spirit have received the fifth pick and $250,000 in allocation money from the North Carolina Courage in exchange for Ashley Sanchez.
Round 1, Pick 3
With the club’s first pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft, the Spirit has chosen Croix Bethune out of the University of Georgia.
A Dawg in DC!
Welcome Croix Bethune to the Spirit fam 🤩 pic.twitter.com/f2nB1E0Sfj
— Washington Spirit (@WashSpirit) January 13, 2024
How to Watch
ION will air the first two rounds live from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., and all rounds will be streamed live on ION Plus. For most of the Washington, D.C. area, fans can find ION on:
- Xfinity: Channel 813 or 1066
- Cox: Channel 15 or 16
- Verizon: Channel 513
- DISH Network: Channel 250
Can’t find ION on your tv? Visit https://iontelevision.com/find-us. ION Plus is available on Freevee, Fubo TV, Tubi, Roku and more.
Spirit Picks
The Spirit currently holds six picks in this year’s draft.
Round: 1
Pick: 3*
Selection: Croix Bethune
*acquired through a trade with the Chicago Red Stars
Round: 1
Pick: 5
Selection: Hal Hershfelt
Round: 1
Pick: 7
Selection: Kate Wiesner
Round: 1
Pick: 13*
Selection: Makenna Morris
*acquired through a trade with the Seattle Reign at the 2023 Draft
Round: 3
Pick: 35
Selection: Anna Podojil
Round: 4
Pick: 49
For more details on the Spirit’s draft history, click here.
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