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Alyssa Paola Thompson (born November 7, 2004) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Women's Super League club Chelsea and the United States women's national team. She was named the national Gatorade Player of the Year in 2021. She was selected first overall in the 2023 NWSL Draft by Angel City while in high school.

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Early life

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Raised in Studio City, California in the Los Angeles area, Alyssa attended The Wesley School in North Hollywood. At age 8, she raced against the fastest boy at the school and won.[3] Thompson's parents Karen and Mario[4] signed Alyssa and her sister Gisele up to Total Futbol Academy (TFA) in 2013, when Alyssa Thompson was 9 years old, for them to compete on boys' teams. After two years, they transferred to Elite Clubs National League club Real So Cal, where they played until the COVID-19 pandemic.[5][6] By the age of 13, Thompson was playing with players four years older than her.[7] Thompson returned to TFA in 2020 and played for its under-19 team in the MLS Next league at the age of 17, and was the only female player in the league.[7][5][6][8]

Thompson attended and played for Harvard-Westlake School during her freshman and sophomore years of high school[9] and scored 48 goals in 18 games.[7][8] National team and club soccer prevented her from playing during her junior season. She was drafted to professional play as a high school senior.[8][10]

Thompson was named Gatorade Player of the Year in April 2021.[11]

Club career

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In 2020, at the age of 15, Thompson verbally committed to joining the Cardinal of Stanford University starting in the 2023 season.[7][5][6][12][13] However, she later decommitted to enter the 2023 NWSL Draft.[5][6][14]

Angel City

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On January 12, 2023, Angel City FC selected Thompson as the first overall pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft.[15][8][10] As part of a three-team trade, Angel City had sent a total of $450,000 to Portland Thorns and Gotham FC to secure the No. 1 pick.[16] At the time, this trade made Thompson "essentially the most expensive player in league history," which was a record previously set by Alex Morgan.[17] Thompson signed a three-year deal with the club.[17]

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video icon Alyssa Thompson's first professional goal with Angel City FC retrieved June 23, 2023

While still attending her senior year of high school at Harvard-Westlake,[18][19] Thompson scored five minutes into her professional debut with Angel City FC, in a friendly match against Club América of Liga MX Femenil.[8] Thompson scored a goal 11 minutes into her NWSL regular-season debut on March 26, 2023, in a 1–2 loss against NJ/NY Gotham FC.[20] On April 11, she scored the game-opener against Portland Thorns FC.[21] She was named NWSL Rookie of the Month for her performance during March–April 2023.[22] Thompson's third regular season goal was the opening goal in the team's 3–2 win against Kansas City Current.[23][24] On June 5, she provided the assist for Sydney Leroux's first goal and game of the season (after returning from an ankle injury in the previous season).[25] Thompson finished her first season for Angel City with four goals and two assists in regular-season games on the way to the clubs first playoffs appearance, and was also named as one of the nominees for Rookie of the Year at the conclusion of the season.[26]

Thompson playing for Angel City in 2024

On May 3, 2024, in Angel City's first game against the Utah Royals, Thompson made her third assist of the season, and became the youngest player in NWSL history and the first player for Angel City to record assists in three consecutive matches.[27] On May 18, 2024, in an away match against Washington Spirit, Thompson started alongside her younger sister Gisele, which marked the first time in NWSL history that two sisters had been named to the starting lineup of the same team.[28] Thompson converted her first penalty kick for Angel City on August 1, 2024, in a shootout against San Diego Wave FC during the 2024 NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup to ensure a spot in the knockout stage of the tournament.[29] Thompson also convereted her first non-shootout penalty for Angel City a few weeks later in a friendly against Liga MX Femenil team FC Juárez on August 18, 2024, her first goal of the 2024 season.[30]

Thompson scored her first career brace and her first regular-season goals of the 2024 season on August 24, 2024, in an away match against San Diego Wave FC to secure a 1–2 victory. Thompson became the second teenager after Mallory Swanson to score multiple goals in a regular-season NWSL match.[31] On September 6, 2024, Thompson was named to the NWSL Team of the Month for the first time for the month of August 2024, playing in three games throughout August, Thompson registered 11 tackles won and six shots, three on target.[32] Thompson notched three goals and one assist throughout September to make the Best XI in back-to-back months.[33] Thompson concluded her sophomore season with a record of 5 goals and 7 assists, securing the second-highest assist total in the league, while also leading Angel City FC in total goal contributions.[34]

Thompson playing for Angel City in 2024

On January 29, 2025, ahead of the 2025 season, Angel City announced they had signed a contract extension with Thompson, keeping her and her sister at the club until 2028.[35] On April 12, 2025, Thompson made her 50th-regular season appearance in the NWSL, and contributed an assist and a goal in a 3–1 victory against the Houston Dash, and also became the second-youngest player to reach 10 goals and 10 assists in the NWSL.[36] On May 2, 2025, Thompson assisted her sisters first NWSL goal in a 4–3 victory against Washington Spirit, and became the first sisters to combine for a goal in the NWSL.[37] On May 24, 2025, Thompson converted her penalty kick against Racing Louisville FC, to score the 100th regular-season goal in Angel City's history, and with her goal became the all-time leading regular-season goal scorer for Angel City, ultimately the match ended as a 2–3 defeat. The goal was also Thompson's 25th goal contribution in the NWSL regular season, and made her the youngest player to reach the milestone.[38] On July 26, 2025, Thompson scored her first professional hat-trick, in a friendly against Carolina Ascent FC at BMO Stadium.[39]

Chelsea

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In September 2025, Thompson entered into talks with English club Chelsea regarding a potential transfer.[40] On September 5, 2025, it was officially announced that Chelsea had signed her for a club record fee of just under £1m from Angel City, with the club unveiling her to fans at Stamford Bridge prior to their first WSL match of the season against Manchester City on the same day.[41][42] Thompson made her debut for Chelsea on September 14 during a 3–1 WSL victory against Aston Villa.[43] She scored her first goal for the club on October 15, in the Champions League.[44]

International career

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Thompson in 2025

Thompson has represented the United States on the United States senior national team as well as the under-20 national team.

In 2022, she helped lead the under-20 national team to win gold at the 2022 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship, playing in five matches and scoring three goals.[7][45] At the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica, she played in three matches and scored one goal.[46][47]

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video icon Alyssa Thompson's national team debut at Wembley Stadium retrieved June 23, 2023

Thompson was called up to the senior national team in September 2022 and was the youngest player since Sophia Smith in 2017.[48][49][12] On October 7, 2022, she made her senior national team debut at Wembley Stadium during a friendly against England in front of 90,000 fans.[8][50]

On April 9, 2023, Thompson was called up to the senior team to replace an injured Mallory Swanson in a friendly scheduled for April 11 against Ireland.[51] In June of the same year, she was named to the U.S. squad for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.[52] She made her debut during the team's first group stage match, a 3–0 win against Vietnam.[53]

Thompson recorded her first assist for the senior national team on October 29, 2023, setting up Jaedyn Shaw's goal in a 3–0 win in a friendly against Colombia.[54] After missing the 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup due to a minor back injury,[55] Thompson was called back into the national team in October 2024 for the teams Olympic gold medal victory tour. In what was her tenth cap, Thompson scored her first international goal against Iceland, the first goal in the match to secure a 3–1 victory.[56]

On February 11, 2025, Thompson was called up for the 2025 SheBelieves Cup.[57] She was called up alongside her younger sister Gisele for the first time, which marked the third time sisters have been called up to the same roster on the US senior team.[citation needed] On February 20, 2025, Alyssa started the second SheBelieves Cup match against Australia alongside her sister, and they became the second pair of sisters to play for the national team in the same match.[58]

Playing style

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In July 2023 the BBC said that her "pace and tenacity are stand-out features".[59]

Personal life

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Thompson is of African-American, Filipino and Peruvian descent.[60][61][62][63] Her parents are Mario and Karen[4] and she has two younger sisters, Gisele and Zoe.[13][7] Gisele plays for Angel City FC.[64]

Thompson also runs track, and in April 2022, ran 100m in 11.74 seconds, which was the second fastest 100m sprint in 2022 up to that date in California.[8][65]

Endorsements

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In May 2022, Thompson and her sister Gisele signed a name, image, and likeness deal with Nike at ages 17 and 16 respectively, becoming the first high school athletes to do so.[66] In July 2023, she appeared in a commercial for Volkswagen.[67]

Television and film

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Thompson was featured in episode 3 of the documentary series Angel City in 2023.[68]

Thompson appeared in the Netflix documentary series, Under Pressure: The U.S. Women's World Cup Team, which followed the U.S. women's national team as they competed in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.[69] She also appeared alongside her sister Gisele as cameos in the Netflix film Family Switch.[70]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played February 22, 2026[71]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Angel City FC 2023 NWSL 20 4 2 0 — — 1[c] 0 23 4
2024 26 5 — — — 4[d] 0 30 5
2025 16 6 — — — — 16 6
Total 62 15 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 69 15
Chelsea 2025–26 Women's Super League 14 6 2 1 1 0 5 1 — 22 8
Career total 76 21 4 1 1 0 5 1 5 0 91 23

International

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As of match played March 1, 2026[2]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
United States 2022 2 0
2023 7 0
2024 4 1
2025 13 2
2026 1 0
Total 27 3
Scores and results list United States's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Thompson goal.
List of international goals scored by Alyssa Thompson
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1 October 24, 2024 Q2 Stadium, Austin, Texas, United States  Iceland 1–0 3–1 Friendly [72]
2 June 26, 2025 Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, Colorado, United States  Republic of Ireland 4–0 4–0 [73]
3 June 29, 2025 TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States  Republic of Ireland 4–0 4–0 [74]

Honors and awards

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United States U20

Individual

References

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Alyssa Paola Thompson (born November 7, 2004) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for in the and the United States women's national soccer team (USWNT). Known for her speed, skill, and versatility on the wing or centrally, Thompson has emerged as one of the brightest young talents in women's soccer, earning accolades for her rapid rise from high school standout to international star. Born in Studio City, California, to parents Karen and Mario Thompson, she grew up alongside her sisters Gisele—a fellow professional soccer player—and Zoe, with her family fostering a strong emphasis on through backyard drills and balanced teenage life. At , Thompson excelled in soccer and track, becoming California's sixth-fastest 100-meter runner in 2022 while scoring 48 goals and providing 14 assists in 17 games during her sophomore year, earning her the National Girls Soccer Player of the Year award. She bypassed , training with boys' teams at Total Futbol Academy to hone her game against tougher competition, and signed a groundbreaking Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal with Nike in 2022 as the first high school athlete to do so. Thompson's professional career began in 2023 when Angel City FC selected her as the No. 1 overall pick in the NWSL Draft—the youngest player ever drafted at 18 and the first straight out of high school—where she quickly impressed by winning Rookie of the Month honors for March/April and contributing 15 goals and 11 assists over 62 regular-season appearances. On the international stage, she made her USWNT debut as a substitute at age 17 years and 334 days against England in October 2022, becoming the youngest debutant since 2016. She earned her first start on April 11, 2023, against the Republic of Ireland, the first teenage starter since 2018; as of November 2025, she has earned 24 caps, scoring three goals—including her first against Iceland in October 2024—and providing key assists in major tournaments like the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. In September 2025, she transferred to Chelsea FC Women in a deal that set a record for the highest transfer fee in NWSL history, reportedly around £1 million, marking a significant milestone for the league and positioning her among Europe's elite. Since joining Chelsea, she has made an impact, scoring her first Women's Super League goal on November 8, 2025, against London City Lionesses.

Early life and youth career

Early life

Alyssa Thompson was born on November 7, 2004, in , . She is the daughter of Karen Thompson, an of Peruvian and Italian descent, and Mario Thompson, an elementary school principal of African American and Filipino descent. This mixed heritage reflects her African American, Filipino, and Peruvian background. Thompson grew up in Studio City alongside her two younger sisters, Gisele and Zoe. Raised in a supportive family environment in , Thompson was introduced to soccer at a young age through informal play in the backyard with her sister Gisele before starting elementary school. She began participating in local youth teams during elementary school, where her natural athleticism quickly became evident. For her elementary education, Thompson attended The Wesley School, a private institution in North Hollywood, California, beginning around .

Youth career

Thompson began her competitive youth soccer journey at age nine, joining the Total Futbol Academy (TFA) in in 2013, where she initially trained and played with boys' teams to challenge herself against higher competition. In 2015, she transitioned to Real So Cal, a prominent girls' academy program, continuing her development until 2020, during which she honed her skills as a forward known for her speed and technical ability. She returned to TFA later that year, competing on their under-19 boys' team in the league as the sole female player, a rare opportunity that further elevated her game against elite male peers. This progression through top youth clubs underscored her rapid ascent in soccer circles. At in Studio City, , Thompson starred on the varsity girls' soccer team starting as a , leading the Wolverines to multiple titles and earning all-league honors throughout her high school career. In addition to soccer, she excelled in , becoming California's sixth-fastest 100-meter runner in 2022. As a in the 2020-2021 season, she recorded 48 goals and 14 assists in 18 games, culminating in her selection as the National Girls Soccer Player of the Year, recognizing her as the top high school player in the country. She graduated from in 2023, balancing her academic commitments with an increasingly demanding soccer schedule. Thompson's talent drew early attention from U.S. Soccer, earning her initial call-up to the U-15 Women's Youth National Team (WYNT) in 2018 for the Concacaf Girls' U-15 Championship, where she contributed to the team's success. She advanced to the U-17 WYNT in 2022, participating in training camps and the , showcasing her versatility in forward roles. By 2022, she had also earned call-ups to the U-20 WYNT, including participation in the 2022 , where she scored one goal. These selections highlighted her technical prowess and athleticism in national team environments. Opting to forgo , Thompson decommitted from her verbal commitment to in late 2022 and declared for the 2023 NWSL College Draft, becoming the first high school senior to be selected first overall by . This bold decision allowed her to transition directly to professional soccer, bypassing the traditional college pathway and accelerating her career trajectory.

Professional career

Club career

Thompson was selected as the No. 1 overall pick by Angel City FC in the 2023 NWSL College Draft, becoming the youngest player ever drafted into the league and the first high school student to be chosen. She signed her first professional contract with the club on January 11, 2023. During her tenure with Angel City from 2023 to 2025, Thompson made 62 regular-season appearances and scored 15 goals, establishing herself as a key attacking presence. She earned the NWSL Rookie of the Month award for March–April 2023 after contributing significantly in her debut season. In May 2024, at age 19, she became the youngest player in league history to record assists in three consecutive matches. By May 2025, Thompson reached her 25th NWSL goal contribution (goals plus assists) as the youngest player to achieve the milestone. Earlier that year, on January 29, 2025, she agreed to a three-year contract extension with Angel City, securing her place with the club through 2028. On September 5, 2025, Thompson transferred to in the for a fee just under £1 million, setting a new record for an outgoing NWSL player. She made her debut for Chelsea on September 14, 2025. As of November 16, 2025, Thompson has recorded 10 appearances and 3 goals for the club across all competitions, with her first goal coming in a match against on October 15, 2025. Her third goal came in a 1-1 WSL draw against on November 16, 2025. Her move marked a significant step in adapting to the faster-paced and more tactical demands of the , building on her foundational milestones as the first high school-aged player in NWSL history.

International career

Thompson began her international career with the United States youth national teams, earning her first call-up to the U-15 squad in 2019 before progressing to the U-17 team in 2021 and the U-19 team in 2022. She made a significant impact with the U-20 team at the 2022 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship, where the United States secured the gold medal, and Thompson led the tournament as top scorer with four goals across the competition. Later that year, she featured prominently at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, recording one goal and one assist in five matches. Thompson earned her first senior call-up to the USWNT in September 2022 at age 17, becoming the youngest player selected since Sophia Smith in 2017. She made her debut on October 7, 2022, substituting for in the 84th minute during a 2-1 loss to at , marking her as the youngest USWNT debutant since Mallory Pugh in 2016. At 18 years old, Thompson was the youngest player on the USWNT roster for the , appearing in all three group-stage matches as the team advanced to the round of 16. By October 26, 2025, Thompson had accumulated 24 caps and three goals for the senior USWNT. Her early senior appearances included starts in the 2024 , where she contributed to the team's tournament success. Following limited minutes at the 2023 World Cup, Thompson experienced a resurgence in 2025 under head coach , earning starts in several friendlies and Women's Gold Cup qualifiers, including scoring her second international goal against in October 2024 and adding two more goals in 2025 matches. She was also named to the 2025 roster alongside her Gisele, starting in key games during the tournament win.

Playing style

Alyssa Thompson is renowned for her exceptional pace and speed, often described as "lightning-quick," which allows her to exploit spaces rapidly on the wing and in transitions. Her tenacious pressing and direct forward play make her a disruptive force in high-intensity phases, where she excels in wide attacks and counter-pressing scenarios, contributing to team recoveries and quick turnovers. This aggressive style integrates seamlessly into dynamic team systems, enhancing pressing traps and transitional momentum. Thompson demonstrates versatility across winger and striker roles, frequently operating on the left flank but capable of impacting from the right or centrally. Her strong ability, marked by body feints and explosive diagonal runs, enables effective one-on-one duels and progressive carries, while her crossing prowess—often via inverted cutbacks—creates scoring opportunities for teammates. These attributes position her as an unpredictable threat, comfortable taking risks to dismantle defenses. Despite her youth, Thompson's physicality stands out, combining speed with the grit to engage in duels and maintain composure under pressure, drawing comparisons to emerging USWNT talents like for her potential as a frontline leader. This blend of athleticism and determination allows her to fit into high-pressing units, where she links play effectively and opens channels for others. In 2025, Thompson has shown notable evolution, with improved decision-making and goal-scoring efficiency following a period of resurgence, as evidenced by her enhanced positional awareness and instinctive play in international and club settings. Coaches like have praised this growth, noting her transition to more natural linking and finishing under reduced self-pressure.

Personal life

Family and heritage

Alyssa Thompson is the eldest of three daughters born to parents Karen and Mario Thompson. Her younger sisters are Gisele, born on December 2, 2005, who plays professionally as a defender, and Zoe, born around 2012, an emerging youth soccer talent who has been called up to U.S. under-14 identification camps. The Thompson family has been instrumental in fostering the sisters' athletic pursuits, particularly in soccer. Both parents, former athletes themselves—Mario in , football, and track, and Karen in and cross-country—enrolled Alyssa and Gisele in the Total Futbol Academy at age nine, providing consistent emotional support, transportation to training, and emphasis on balancing sports with family life. This involvement extended to Gisele's professional debut, as she signed a new contract with in 2025, joining her sister on the team. Thompson's heritage is richly multicultural, blending Peruvian and Italian roots from her mother Karen's side—whose parents immigrated from over 30 years ago—with Filipino and African American ancestry from her father Mario. The family celebrates this diversity through exposure to basics and traditional Peruvian dishes like bistec apanado and , prepared by her grandmother, which have helped shape Thompson's sense of identity amid her high-profile career.

Endorsements

In May 2022, Alyssa Thompson and her sister Gisele became the first high school athletes to sign a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal with Nike, marking a significant milestone in the evolving landscape of youth athlete endorsements ahead of NCAA rule changes. This agreement highlighted Thompson's rising profile as a top prospect, allowing her to promote Nike's soccer apparel and footwear while still in high school, and it underscored the brand's investment in young female talent in women's soccer. In 2023, Thompson featured prominently in Volkswagen's promotional campaigns as part of the company's sponsorship with U.S. Soccer, including appearances in the "The Juggle" advertisement alongside teammates and to support the U.S. Women's National Team during the . This collaboration leveraged her status as the youngest player on the roster to showcase Volkswagen's vehicles in a dynamic, soccer-themed context, further elevating her visibility in mainstream . Building on her early deals, Thompson expanded her portfolio in 2024 through partnerships with BodyArmor and TOCA Football. In March, she and Gisele joined Team BodyArmor as part of the brand's official hydration partnership with U.S. Soccer, promoting sports drinks tailored for athletes and aligning with Thompson's on-field demands in the NWSL and international play. That same February, the sisters entered a multiyear agreement with TOCA Football, a tech-enabled soccer training company, and acquired an equity stake to collaborate on growing the sport among youth, reflecting their shared commitment to accessibility and innovation in soccer development. By 2025, following her transfer to , Thompson's endorsement reach extended into beauty and fashion, with deals alongside Gisele for Gorjana jewelry and , emphasizing empowerment and style for young athletes in these sectors. These partnerships, now totaling at least eight active deals, demonstrate her evolution from a trailblazing NIL pioneer to a multifaceted , whose early record-setting Nike agreement has paved the way for lucrative, diverse opportunities that amplify her influence as a 20-year-old star in women's soccer.

Media appearances

Alyssa Thompson appeared in episode 3 of the HBO docuseries Angel City, which premiered in 2023 and chronicled the inaugural season of Angel City FC, including her selection as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft. In 2023, Thompson made a cameo appearance alongside her sister Gisele in the Netflix comedy film Family Switch, portraying members of the "Switchblade Sisters" soccer team during a pivotal match scene. Thompson was featured in the Netflix docuseries Under Pressure: The U.S. Team, released in December 2023, which provided behind-the-scenes access to the USWNT's preparation and performance at the , highlighting her role as one of the team's emerging young talents. Following her high-profile transfer to in September 2025, Thompson participated in several media interviews and podcast episodes discussing the move and her adjustment to the . In her first official interview with Chelsea, she expressed enthusiasm about joining the club, noting, "I knew in my heart I wanted to join Chelsea." She also appeared on the BFFR podcast in October 2025, sharing insights into life in and reflections on her time with . Additionally, in an October 2025 interview with , Thompson described the transition as less intimidating than anticipated, emphasizing her excitement for the new challenge. Earlier that month, she joined the Friendlies podcast hosted by to discuss her USWNT aspirations and experiences learning from teammates like .

Career statistics

Club

Alyssa Thompson's club career statistics, encompassing domestic league appearances, goals, and assists, are detailed below. These figures are derived from official match records as of November 16, 2025.

Angel City FC (NWSL, 2023–2025)

SeasonMatches PlayedGoalsAssists
20232042
20242657
20251662
Total621511
Note: Statistics include regular season matches only; cup competitions are excluded from this tally.

Chelsea FC (WSL, 2025–present)

SeasonMatches PlayedGoalsAssists
2025–2026720
Note: Thompson joined Chelsea on September 5, 2025, via a record-breaking transfer from Angel City FC, valued at over $1.3 million, the highest fee for a player moving to the WSL at that time.

Cumulative Club Totals (as of November 16, 2025)

CategoryTotal
Matches Played69
Goals17
Assists11
Note: Totals reflect domestic league performances across NWSL and WSL; Thompson's transition to the WSL in September 2025 represented her first move outside North American professional soccer.

Youth National Teams

Alyssa Thompson represented the at the U-20 level, accumulating 8 caps and 4 goals. She had no recorded appearances for the U-15, U-17, or U-19 teams, though she received call-ups to the U-15 squad in 2022.

U-20 National Team

CompetitionYearMatchesGoalsAssistsNotes
2022530Helped win gold; youngest player on the roster at 17 years, 138 days.
2022311Scored vs. ; assisted vs. ; reached quarterfinals. Thompson was the youngest player in the tournament.
Total841

Senior National Team (USWNT)

Thompson earned her first senior cap on October 7, 2022, against at age 17 years, 334 days, becoming the youngest debutant since 2016 and the first teenage starter since 2018; by 2025, she had earned 24 caps, scoring three goals—including her first against in October 2024—and providing key assists in major tournaments like the . As of November 2025, she has 24 caps, 3 goals, and 5 assists across various competitions, including the , 2024 Olympics, friendlies, and tournaments.

By Year

YearCapsGoalsAssistsCompetitions
2022200Friendlies (debut vs. England; vs. Germany).
2023701Friendlies (assist vs. Colombia); 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup (2 caps, group stage vs. Netherlands, Portugal); CONCACAF W Gold Cup (3 caps).
2024412Friendlies (goal vs. Iceland); 2024 Olympics (2 caps, gold medal; vs. Zambia, Australia).
20251122Friendlies (goals vs. Republic of Ireland x2, assist vs. Ireland; assist vs. Brazil); SheBelieves Cup; other internationals.
Total2435

Cumulative International Totals

As of November 16, 2025, Thompson has 32 total international appearances (8 youth, 24 senior), 7 goals (4 youth, 3 senior), and 6 assists (1 youth, 5 senior) for U.S. national teams. She holds the record as the youngest player to appear in a match and contributed to U.S. gold medals at the and 2024 Olympics.

Honors and awards

Team honors

Thompson contributed to the United States U-20 team's gold medal win at the 2022 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship, where the U.S. defeated Mexico 2–0 in the final to secure the title and qualify for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. She also helped the U.S. U-20 win bronze at the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica, scoring one goal and providing one assist across four matches. With in the NWSL, Thompson was part of the 2023 team that finished fifth in the and qualified for the , where they lost in the quarterfinals to OL Reign; the 2024 team finished 12th and missed the ; and the 2025 team (prior to her transfer) also finished outside playoff positions, with no league titles or wins achieved during her tenure. After transferring to in September 2025, Thompson joined a squad in second place in the 2025–26 Barclays Women's Super League standings as of November 2025, remaining unbeaten after nine matches. On the senior USWNT, Thompson was a member of the squad that reached the round of 16 at the , where the team advanced from Group E before a 0–0 draw and penalty shootout loss to . She also contributed to the U.S. gold medal win at the in .

Individual awards

Thompson earned the National Girls Soccer Player of the Year award in 2021, recognizing her outstanding performance during her sophomore year at , where she recorded 48 goals and 14 assists. In her professional debut season with , Thompson was selected as the first overall pick in the , becoming the youngest player ever drafted into the league at age 18 and the first directly from high school. She was subsequently named the NWSL Rookie of the Month for March–April 2023, after contributing two goals and two assists in five matches. Thompson received nominations for the U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year award in both and 2023, highlighting her rapid rise through the U.S. youth national teams and early senior international appearances. During the 2024 NWSL season, she set a league record as the youngest player to record assists in three consecutive matches. She was also selected to the NWSL Best XI for and 2024. In 2025, prior to her mid-season transfer to , Thompson was named the NWSL Player of the Week for Week 4 after scoring two goals in a 3-1 victory over the . Following her move to the , she earned honors in her third appearance for Chelsea on October 12, 2025, against Tottenham Hotspur, in a 1-0 win.

References

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  2. https://angelcity.com/acfc-post/alyssa-thompson-to-be-transferred-from-angel-city-football-club-to-chelsea-fc-women
  3. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37637361/nwsl-angel-city-fc-alyssa-thompson-draft-pick-prodigy
  4. https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/14/football/alyssa-thompson-us-soccer-profile-spt-intl
  5. https://www.ussoccer.com/uswnt-stats
  6. https://sbisoccer.com/2025/11/uswnts-alyssa-thompson-delivers-sensational-first-wsl-goal
  7. https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2024/10/family-bond-thompson-sisters-proudly-multicultural
  8. https://www.teamusa.com/profiles/alyssa-thompson-1120646
  9. https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/story/2023-07-18/alyssa-thompson-world-cup-teenage-star-uswnt
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