Alyssa and Gisele Thompson, two rising stars in women's soccer, have chosen to remain with Angel City FC through 2028, rejecting lucrative offers from European clubs. Their decision signifies a vote of confidence in the team's new direction under majority owner Willow Bay and sporting director Mark Parsons, who are focused on building a sustainable and successful club.
When Angel City selected Alyssa Thompson with the No. 1 pick in the NWSL draft two years ago, she had two choices: take what the team offered or pass up the chance to play in the NWSL . But last month, when the team came to Thompson and her sister, Gisele, with contract extensions, their choices were almost unlimited. “They both have attracted considerable attention from multiple Champions League clubs,” said Takumi Jeannin, the players’ agent.
Three days before that, he signed former Japanese World Cup veteran Miyabi Moriya. The second reason the timing is right for Angel City is because the Thompsons’ decision to stay through 2028 bucks a growing trend in women’s soccer. Last month Naomi Girma, Alyssa Thompson’s World Cup teammate, became soccer’s first million-dollar woman when she left San Diego and the NWSL to join Chelsea of England’s Women’s Super League for a record $1.1-million transfer fee.
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