Rising soccer star Alyssa Thompson becomes youngest player on U.S world cup squad, eyes history-making debut at Women's World Cup 2023
Posted : 25 July 2023
Alyssa Thompson, a young and talented player with exceptional speed and dribbling skills, made her debut for the U.S. at the 2023 Women's World Cup, where they defeated Vietnam 3-0. She became the second-youngest player to appear for the U.S. at the tournament.
At just 17 years old, Thompson excelled in MLS Next, a competitive league for young talents, and played against boys, showcasing her technical prowess and speed. She even received an NFL draft pick, becoming the first high school player to achieve this feat, with Angel City making a significant trade to secure her as the top pick.
Thompson has lived up to the expectations, impressing with her performances for Angel City in the league, scoring goals and making her mark on the field. She combines technical ability and speed, causing troubles for even the best defenders in the league.
Her inclusion in the U.S. World Cup squad is a significant achievement for Thompson, who has always dreamed of playing in the tournament. Despite the presence of veteran and rising star forwards in the team, coach Vlatko Andunowski believes in her abilities and values her unpredictability on the field.
While it remains uncertain how significant her role will be in the World Cup, Thompson's talent and potential have garnered admiration and respect from her coaches and teammates. Still young, she is adjusting to fame and considers herself fortunate to be a role model for others.
Whether she will reach the heights of football legends like LeBron James or Serena Williams remains to be seen, but Thompson's promising performances and achievements at a young age indicate a bright future in the sport.
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