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Jelani Scott

Alyssa Thompson Makes NWSL Draft History (Video)

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Angel City FC made history on Thursday with the selection of 18-year-old phenom Alyssa Thompson first overall at the 2023 NWSL draft in Philadelphia.

The selection made Thompson, who made her international debut in the fall, the youngest draft pick in NWSL history. ACFC coach Freya Coombe voiced her support for the addition of the rising U.S. women’s national team star during the draft, telling The Athletic she views Thompson as “the future of Angel City.”

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