Sat Apr 05 21:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Alyssa Thompson Shines as Angel City FC’s Rising Star, Earns USWNT Call-Up

**Thousand Oaks, CA** – Alyssa Thompson, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft, is making waves in the league and with the US Women’s National Team (USWNT). Angel City FC Sporting Director Mark Parsons declared Thompson the NWSL’s best player after three games, citing her impressive performances, including a goal against Seattle Reign FC that secured a 2-1 victory.

Thompson, 20, has already scored two goals this season, adding to her impressive 2024 tally of five goals and seven assists. This success follows her return to the USWNT, where she scored her first senior international goal against Iceland in October.

USWNT head coach Emma Hayes praised Thompson’s development, highlighting her improved positional play and decision-making. Hayes observed Thompson’s performance in Angel City’s recent game and emphasized her growth from her early days with the national team. Thompson is currently part of the USWNT roster preparing for upcoming matches against Brazil.

Angel City FC’s success is not solely attributed to Thompson. The team boasts a young, burgeoning talent pool, including Thompson’s sister, Gisele, and players like Kennedy Fuller and Riley Tiernan. This young core has propelled Angel City to an unbeaten start, a franchise first. Their success highlights the team’s cohesive identity and the individual brilliance blossoming within the squad.

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