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Alyssa Thompson Joins Chelsea in Latest Big Money Move in Women's Soccer
Chelsea signed USWNT forward Alyssa Thompson from Angel City FC on a five-year deal with a transfer fee potentially reaching $2 million, prompted by an injury to Mayra Ramírez.
- Chelsea announced the acquisition of 20-year-old U.S. forward Alyssa Thompson, who is joining the club from Angel City ahead of the 2025-26 Women’s Super League season.
- The transfer was set in motion after Chelsea reached an agreement on Thompson’s conditions and a preliminary understanding on Thursday, with the player traveling to London and undergoing a medical examination before the move was finalized.
- Thompson, a versatile winger capped 22 times by the US, scored 15 goals across 69 appearances for Angel City and was the first high schooler picked in the 2023 NWSL draft.
- Chelsea paid just under £1 million with potential add-ons that could raise the fee near $2 million, though a source said it likely won't become a world-record transfer.
- The deal strengthens Chelsea, recent domestic treble winners pursuing a seventh successive league title, and signals high expectations for Thompson's development at an elite club.
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The 20-year-old American striker leaves the US championship for the English league. A transfer that could reach a record amount depending on the bonuses.
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Alyssa Thompson begins Chelsea journey after Angel City FC transfer
Alyssa Thompson’s soccer career will continue in London as a member of the Chelsea Football Club. For Angel City FC’s No. 1 overall draft in the 2023 NWSL draft, the transfer fee wasn’t reported, but reports have it from anywhere from $1.3 million to $1.5 million, with potential add-ons to increase the fee to Angel City. “Chelsea is such an amazing club, one of the best in the world,” Thompson told ChelseaFC.com. “Being able to play with players…
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