Alyssa Thompson has joined Chelsea. The young soccer player left her team in Los Angeles for a new start in England.
Alyssa Thompson is 21 years old. She is a soccer player who has become known quickly. She was picked first in the 2023 NWSL draft by Angel City. Now she plays for Chelsea, the top team in England. This means she left her family and home in Los Angeles.
Thompson always wanted to play for big clubs like Chelsea. She said, "I’ve always wanted to play in Europe and be part of a team like Chelsea." She is happy to join a team that wins a lot, like her time with the U.S. national team.
Leaving Angel City was tough for Thompson. It was a dream to play there with her sister Gisele. The U.S. team coach Emma Hayes talked to her about it. She asked how Thompson would manage without her sister. This helped Thompson decide.
At Chelsea's training place, Thompson is learning her new life. She says it is like going to college away from home. She sees how much she needed her parents. London is cold compared to sunny Los Angeles. But her teammates help her. They include U.S. friends Naomi Girma and Cat Macário.
Thompson started for Chelsea in September. She scored her first goal in the Champions League soon after. Coach Sonia Bompastor guides her. She teaches her to fit into the team and think about winning. Thompson is changing her play style for English games.
Thompson looks forward to her next game against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. Her first one ended in a draw, and she scored. She likes big crowds and the fun of tough matches.
