Alyssa Thompson: Chelsea's Record Signing Treats Move "Like College"
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Alyssa Thompson, the 21-year-old American soccer star, is adapting to a new life and football culture in England. Her high-profile move to Chelsea required leaving her family and Los Angeles behind.
Thompson became a headline name when Angel City selected her first in the 2023 U.S. draft. Now, as Chelsea's record signing, she faces a different challenge.
She compares the experience to her friends going away for college. Thompson is learning under Chelsea's manager, Sonia Bompastor, as she settles into the English champions' team.