This week, Alyssa Thompson will make history as the youngest player to represent the United States in a World Cup in the last 28 years. At just 18 years old, she is already a rising star in women’s soccer, having made her professional debut with Angel City FC in March this year.

Who is Alyssa Thomson?

Alyssa Thompson is an 18-year-old soccer player who is the youngest player to represent the United States in a World Cup in the last 28 years. She made her professional debut with Angel City FC at the age of 18 and has the potential to become a soccer star with her mix of speed and tenacity

Thompson’s journey to the World Cup has not been without sacrifices. She missed her high school graduation and junior high graduation due to soccer commitments. But all her hard work will pay off as she takes the field in the Women’s World Cup against Vietnam, kicking off the US team’s title defense in Australia and New Zealand.

With a mix of speed and tenacity, Thompson’s potential for stardom is evident. She represents a diverse background, with Peruvian and African American-Filipino ancestry, and her rise to prominence is inspiring for young players of color.

Her decision to go pro straight out of high school proved fruitful, as she became the youngest-ever National Women’s Soccer League draftee and the first high school athlete to sign an NIL deal with Nike. Thompson’s remarkable journey has led her to play alongside some of her childhood idols in the US Women’s National Team, and she’s already making waves with major brands, starring in commercials for Volkswagen.

As Thompson steps onto the World Cup stage, she aims not only to fulfill her dream but also to excel and contribute to the team’s success. With her speed and creativity on the field, she could prove to be a game-changer for the US in their quest for another World Cup victory. The future of US women’s soccer is in safe hands with the young and talented Alyssa Thompson leading the way.