Thompson’s goal in the 86th minute snaps a scoreless battle and gives Alex Straus his first win since taking over as coach on ...

Alyssa Thompson scores in the 86th minute as Angel City ends an eight-game winless streak with a 1-0 victory over the Orlando ...

Most No. 1 draft picks have time to enjoy their success, celebrating with family and friends, or dreaming about their future professional sports careers. Not so for soccer star Alyssa Thompson ...

Only 18, Angel City forward Alyssa Thompson is part of a new wave of soccer players looking to carry the torch of dominance for the U.S. women's national team. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) ...

When Alyssa Thompson scored her first U.S. women's national team goal last week, the reactions were swift and overwhelming. This was more than the average response to a debut goal.

Freya Coombe, Thompson’s coach with Angel City, agreed. Alyssa Thompson, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring against NY/NJ Gotham at BMO Stadium on March 26.

Alyssa Thompson was just a teenager when she made her professional debut with Angel City of the NWSL. Crystal Dunn, an African-American slotted to start at left back in New Zealand, was one of ...

Alyssa Thompson #7 of the United States dribbles the ball past Charlotte Grant #22 and Mary Fowler #11 of Australia during the first half of the 2025 SheBelieves Cup match at State Farm Stadium on ...

Alyssa Thompson celebrates after scoring for the United States against Ghana during a Women’s U-20 World Cup match Aug. 11, 2022, at the Alejandro Morera Soto stadium in Alajuela, Costa Rica.

Alyssa Thompson made her debut for the national team as a substitute for Megan Rapinoe. Brad Smith/ISI Photos/Getty Images “That was so crazy! I don’t know how to describe it.

Most No. 1 draft picks have time to enjoy their success, celebrating with family and friends, or dreaming about their future professional sports careers. Not so for soccer star Alyssa Thompson ...