FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Santa Clara defender Danielle Slaton was selected by the Carolina Courage on the first pick of Monday's draft by the Women's United Soccer Association.
Seven of the first eight picks are in the U.S. women's team player pool.
Florida forward Abby Wambach was selected second by Washington, and North Carolina midfielder Jena Kluegel, who has 15 international appearances, was selected third by Boston.
Virginia midfielder Lori Lindsey was taken by San Diego with the fourth pick, followed by Arizona State midfielder Stacey Tullock, selected by Philadelphia, and Franklin Pierce forward Mina Mustonen, a member of Finland's national team who was drafted by New York.
Santa Clara defender Anna Kraus went to Atlanta with the seventh pick and North Carolina defender Danielle Borgman was chosen eighth by San Jose.
Teams drafted 32 players over four rounds.
University of Utah all-time leading scorer Amy Kofoed was the 25th selection by San Diego.
Atlanta traded its second-round pick to New York for future considerations, and the Power used the pick to draft Florida goalkeeper Meredith Flaherty.
San Jose dealt its second-round selection to Philadelphia for future considerations, and the Charge used it to take Azusa Pacific midfielder Andrea Alfiler.
Four players were selected in the draft from both Florida and North Carolina.