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How family and determination forged teenager Alyssa Thompson's World Cup talent

LOS ANGELES — Mario Thompson knew his oldest daughter, Alyssa, was special before she started third grade.

Los Angeles Times

Are the United States still the team to beat at the Women’s World Cup?

Group E preview: The defending champions are trying to become the first team in history to win three World Cups in a row, but has Europe caught up?

The Independent UK

Ten Players With Breakout Potential at the Women’s World Cup

As many teams have to navigate injuries to key players, veterans and rookies alike will look to step up on the biggest stage.

Sports Illustrated

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Future Power Players: Athletes Under 25 Set to Dominate Sports

A fresh-faced group of ultratalented, social-savvy and downright impressive athletes are already making their mark as they get ready to dominate the sports world.

Sports Illustrated

LOCALIZE IT: America's star-studded women's World Cup team has community ties from coast to coast

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The Independent UK

National Women's Soccer League experiencing youth movement as teenagers take the field

There's a youth movement going on in the National Women's Soccer League

The Independent UK

Benjamin Hochman: Injury to Becky Sauerbrunn ends a St. Louis era on U.S. women’s soccer team

No American sport has a reciprocal relationship between its players and its fans like women’s soccer does. It’s like there’s this unwritten responsibility for a pro player to inspire and interact genuinely with the next generation.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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World Cup veterans Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe will lead U.S. Women’s National Team

The roster includes a mix of both familiar faces and newcomers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Biggest Surprises and Snubs of the USWNT 2023 World Cup Roster

Coach Vlatko Andonovski’s squad features a mix of mainstays and unexpected additions, with some top talent just missing the cut.

Sports Illustrated

USWNT announce World Cup squad with help of Joe Biden, Taylor Swift and John Cena

Blake Lively and Megan Thee Stallion also feature in the video, which runs through all 23 players selected by USA coach Vlatko Andonovski

Daily Mirror

Joe Biden, Taylor Swift and star-studded cast name US Women’s World Cup squad

Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe are among previous World Cup winners who return as the US attempt to defend their title

The Independent UK

Morgan and Rapinoe heading to their fourth World Cup as USA name squad

Alex Morgan, Kelley O’Hara and Megan Rapinoe are heading to their fourth Women’s World Cup after being selected for this year’s tournament

The Guardian - US

Will Alyssa Thompson make USWNT World Cup team? Jill Ellis, Carli Lloyd think so.

LOS ANGELES — Although the U.S. roster for this summer's Women's World Cup won't be publicly announced until next week, coach Vlatko Andonovski has already begun letting players know who made the team — and who didn't.

Los Angeles Times

The Future Is Now for the USWNT

As the U.S. chases an unprecedented third straight World Cup title, a new generation of stars will lead the way.

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United States Women's World Cup 2023 squad: most recent call ups

Vlatko Andonovski recently called up 26 players for two friendlies against Ireland

Los Angeles Times

Angel City's Alyssa Thompson at the forefront of change in U.S. women's soccer

LOS ANGELES — Alyssa Thompson has English class on Wednesdays. Nothing unusual about that, a lot of high school students have English class on Wednesday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

USWNT beats Ireland, 1-0, in its last game before the World Cup roster is set

ST. LOUIS — The U.S. women’s soccer team edged the Republic of Ireland, 1-0, on Tuesday in a game that served as the last contest before the World Cup roster is named and a tribute to hometown star Becky Sauerbrunn.

Chicago Sun-Times

U.S. national team preparing for World Cup without Mallory Swanson

Swanson has not had surgery to repair the tear in her left patella as of Monday morning. The team announced Swanson will share her timeline for return “when she’s ready.”

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Sports Illustrated

NWSL Top Pick Added to USWNT Ahead of Match vs. Ireland

The 18-year-old just debuted for Angel City FC last month.

Los Angeles Times

For America Ferrera, Angel City fandom and ownership go beyond the pitch

LOS ANGELES — America Ferrera has decided to confront her fears.

Sports Illustrated

Alyssa Thompson Set a New Standard for Girls in Soccer

While going head to head with male players in an MLS youth academy, the 2023 NWSL top draft pick didn’t just keep up with the boys—she stood out among them.

The Guardian - UK

The NWSL returns for 2023 with more fans and global domination on agenda

We look at the new season with its many title contenders and exciting new faces on the pitch, as well as big ambitions off it

The Guardian - UK

From Mary Fowler to Vicky López: nine set to light up women’s football

In this week’s newsletter, we highlight some of the most talented youngsters coming through in world football

Los Angeles Times

How the Santa Clarita Blue Heat became a hotbed for rising women's soccer stars

LOS ANGELES — As Alyssa Thompson grinned and grimaced her way through a series of interviews following Thursday's NWSL draft, a squat man with a salt-and-pepper beard and black hair graying around the temples stood in the shadows and smiled.

Sports Illustrated

NWSL Draft Recap: Grading Each Club

Angel City made waves by selecting Alyssa Thompson with the first pick of the evening.

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