The San Diego Wave made NWSL history on Thursday when they signed Texas forward Trinity Byars. She's the first NCAA player to be signed directly to the league after the NWSL eliminated the draft.
With the draft gone, collegiate and young players have the opportunity to become free agents and sign with NWSL teams this offseason. The players can sign directly with the clubs. The elimination of the draft was included in the NWSL's new collective bargaining agreement reached this summer.
