Angel City’s Thompson Absent for NWSL Game Due to Chelsea Links
Angel City forward Alyssa Thompson will be sitting out of their upcoming NWSL game against Bay FC due to an excused absence amid rumors linking her to Women’s Super League champions Chelsea.
There have been reports circulating that Chelsea is interested in signing the 20-year-old Thompson, with hopes of finalizing a deal. The NWSL transfer window closed on Aug. 25, leaving Angel City in a tough spot to find a replacement for Thompson, who has been a key player with eight goal involvements in 16 league appearances this season.
While Chelsea is eager to secure a long-term deal with Thompson, sources have indicated that Angel City is reluctant to part ways with the talented forward. With Thompson missing the upcoming game, speculations are rife that a move to Chelsea might be on the horizon.
It’s worth noting that two of Thompson’s teammates, defender Naomi Girma and midfielder Catarina Macario, are already part of Chelsea’s squad. Sources reveal that negotiations are ongoing, and Chelsea has until Thursday, Sept. 4 to finalize the deal before the WSL transfer window closes.
This is not the first time Chelsea has shown interest in Thompson, as they have been keeping an eye on both her and her younger sister Gisele, 19, for some time now. Stay tuned for more updates as this exciting transfer saga unfolds.
