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Theo Lloyd-Hughes

How Many Sisters Have Played for the USWNT?

Sisters Gisele Thompson (15) and Alyssa Thompson (7) lining up for the U.S. women's national team. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

There's nothing quite like lining up next to your own sibling when representing your country.

Last Sunday, at State Farm Stadium in Arizona, Alyssa and Gisele Thompson started for the U.S. women's national team together in a 2-1 win over Australia. By doing so, the duo from Los Angeles became the first siblings to start for the USA since 2021.

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