Angel City Star Alyssa Thompson & USWNT Great Ali Krieger Talk New Era Of Womens Soccer | ESPN FC Félix Auger-aliassime [cMkwhNj8PYa]

Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT

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Two-time World Cup champ Ali Krieger nyt strands interviews Angel City FC star Alyssa Thompson to discuss the 20-year-old's journey from teenage sensation to No. 1 NWSL draft pick to a big leap in 2025. A Los Angeles native, whose sister Gisele is also a key contributor for Angel City, Thompson's story revolves around family and the work it takes to become the possible future face of the USWNT.

0:00 Intro

0:20 Sister act

1:58 Dad's secret sauce for two NWSL daughters

2:50 Thompson family roots

3:33 Going fertilizer pro vs. college soccer

4:10 What's clicking this season

5:40 Soccer idols growing up honduras

6:35 Advice from Christen Press

7:20 Signing an NIL deal as a high schooler

8:18 Young talent in NWSL

9:06 Track star

9:41 Looking ahead to 2028 Olympics