Alyssa Thompson's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Alyssa Thompson. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Alyssa Thompson is a professional soccer player renowned for her role as a forward. She currently plays for Angel City FC in the NWSL and represents the United States women's national team. Acknowledged for her exceptional talent, she received the prestigious national Gatorade Player of the Year award in 2021. Notably, Thompson was the first overall pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft by Angel City, an accomplishment she achieved while still attending high school.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

April 2021: Named Gatorade Player of the Year

In April 2021, Alyssa Thompson was named Gatorade Player of the Year.

2021: Gatorade National Player of the Year

In 2021, Alyssa Thompson was named the national Gatorade Player of the Year.

2022: Won Gold at CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship

In 2022, Alyssa Thompson helped lead the under-20 national team to win gold at the 2022 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship, playing in five matches and scoring three goals. She also played in three matches and scored one goal at the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica.

January 12, 2023: Selected First Overall in NWSL Draft

On January 12, 2023, Angel City FC selected Alyssa Thompson as the first overall pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft. She signed a three-year deal with the club.

March 26, 2023: NWSL Regular Season Debut

On March 26, 2023, Alyssa Thompson scored a goal 11 minutes into her NWSL regular-season debut in a 1–2 loss against NJ/NY Gotham FC.

April 2023: Named NWSL Rookie of the Month

In April 2023, Alyssa Thompson was named NWSL Rookie of the Month for her performance during March–April 2023.

2023: Selected first overall in NWSL Draft

In 2023, while still in high school, Alyssa Thompson was selected first overall in the NWSL Draft by Angel City FC.

May 3, 2024: Third assist of the season

On May 3, 2024, in Angel City's first game against the Utah Royals, Alyssa Thompson made her third assist of the season, and became the youngest player in NWSL history and the first player for Angel City to record assists in three consecutive matches.

August 2024: Named to the NWSL Team of the Month

In August 2024, Alyssa Thompson was named to the NWSL Team of the Month. Throughout August, Thompson registered 11 tackles won and six shots, three on target.

August 24, 2024: First career brace

On August 24, 2024, Alyssa Thompson scored her first career brace and her first regular-season goals of the 2024 season in an away match against San Diego Wave FC, securing a 1–2 victory. She became the second teenager after Mallory Swanson to score multiple goals in a regular-season NWSL match.

September 6, 2024: Named to the NWSL Team of the Month

On September 6, 2024, Alyssa Thompson was named to the NWSL Team of the Month for the first time for the month of August 2024. Throughout August, Thompson registered 11 tackles won and six shots, three on target.