Chelsea is gonna make a big move for their Women’s Super League team by getting Alyssa Thompson from Angel City FC. The 20-year-old forward already said yes to the deal and everything, and it’s worth like just under £1 million which is one of the biggest deals ever in women’s football. Thompson coming to Chelsea is gonna make their attack way better.
- Chelsea and Angel City FC pretty much agreed on getting Thompson.
- The deal costs just under £1 million.
- Thompson passed her medical stuff and said yes to joining Chelsea.
Thompson’s Role in Chelsea’s Squad
When Thompson joins Chelsea’s team it’s gonna make their attack a lot stronger. She’s super fast and scores lots of goals which is gonna fit real good with how Chelsea plays. She’s coming right when Chelsea needs to get ready for the Women’s Super League games starting against Manchester City. The team is trying to stay on top and that’s why they’re getting players like Thompson and that Australia defender Ellie Carpenter.
🚨 EXCL: Chelsea reach verbal agreement with Angel City to sign Alyssa Thompson. Deal for 20yo forward worth just under £1m. Medical done & personal terms in place on 5yr contract for #USWNT international to join #CFCW in Deadline Day switch @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/7ApIR4SOPA
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein)
September 04, 2025
Thompson’s Rapid Rise
It’s pretty crazy how Thompson went from being picked first in the 2023 NWSL draft to now playing for Chelsea, she’s really moved up quick in international football. She started playing for the United States Women’s National Team back in October 2022 and now everyone thinks she’s one of the best young players out there. Everyone wants to see how good she’ll do in the Women’s Super League cause it’s really different there.
Investment in Women’s Football
Thompson going to Chelsea shows how women’s football is getting bigger and bigger everywhere. It’s not just cause she’s really good but it shows how people are putting more money into women’s football now. If you wanna know more about what’s going on with Chelsea FC and Major League Soccer where Angel City FC plays, check out the stuff below.
