New Delhi, Sept. 5 -- Chelsea Football Club, Women's Super League champions, have signed 20-year-old USA forward Alyssa Thompson from Angel City for a club-record fee of just under £1 million. This move marks a significant milestone for both the player and the club. Thompson, a rising star in women's football, will join Chelsea on a five-year contract.

Alyssa Thompson has been a remarkable talent since her teenage years. Born in Los Angeles, California, she made history in 2023 when she was selected as the first overall pick in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) draft by Angel City while still in high school. Angel City paid $450,000 (£335,000) to secure her, a record-breaking sum that highlighted her potential. Thompson...