The 18-year-old phenom will join the professional ranks less than three months after debuting for the U.S. women’s national team.
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Angel City FC made history on Thursday with the selection of 18-year-old phenom Alyssa Thompson first overall at the 2023 NWSL draft in Philadelphia.
The selection made Thompson, who made her international debut in the fall, the youngest draft pick in NWSL history. ACFC coach Freya Coombe voiced her support for the addition of the rising U.S.