Alyssa Thompson set to join Chelsea FC: What move for USWNT star means for NWSL

Angel City Forward and US Women’s National Team -Vleugel player Alyssa Thompson will join Chelsea FC with the Transfer Deadline. There is a verbal agreement for compensation below £ 1 million. according to Athletics. Sources Stateside have confirmed to CBS Sports that the relocation of Thompson is imminent, although the Transfer Fee number has not yet been completed.

The current reported reimbursement would correspond to $ 1.3 million, making Thompson one of the most expensive transfers in women’s football history. Reigning NWSL champions Orlando Proud has recently established a new record of $ 1.5 million with the new acquisition of Lizbeth Jacqueline Ovalle from League MX Women’s Women’s Tigers.

The 20-year-old USWNT international signed earlier this year a contract with Angel City, a new deal until 2028, In addition to her sister, defender Gisele Thompson. Once officially, a five -year contract with Chelsea Is in place for the rising star, which for the first time cracked a large USWNT selection during the FIFA World Cup 2023. The winger has already completed a medical and is ready to join the WSL -winning Chelsea for the coming season.

Attention around the transfer is important for the global market, as rising reimbursements and valuations rise. The move also emphasizes the growing financial power of TOP NWSL and European clubs and their ability to attract top talent in competitions. The arrival of Thompson in Chelsea will place her under a strong offensive side.

Although the Blues striker Mayra Ramirez is recovering through hamstring operation, Sam Kerr is back at full fitness after an ACL injury, and Lauren JamesGuro Reiten, Aggie Beaver Jones and Johanna Rytting Kanyd are among the attackers of Chelsea. The move will also reunite Thompson with USWNT teammates Catarina Macario and Nomi -size.

Although Thompson’s departure is a blow to the play-off hope of Angel City, a potential considerable compensation can offer resources for future high-profile movements.