At just 19 years old, Alyssa Thompson has become one of the brightest stars in U.S. women’s soccer. Bursting onto the scene with blazing speed and unmatched confidence, she’s already wearing the red, white, and blue on the global stage.
What sets Alyssa apart isn’t just her skill — it’s her poise. She became the first high schooler to be drafted No. 1 overall in the NWSL and hasn’t missed a beat competing against older, experienced players.
With her background as a multi-sport athlete and her fearless style of play, she represents the new era of U.S. soccer — bold, diverse, and hungry.
At Sports News 4 You, we celebrate rising stars like Thompson who are rewriting the rules and proving that age is just a number when it comes to greatness.