Overview

• Chelsea announced the 20-year-old U.S. international has signed a contract running through 2030.
• Angel City characterized the transfer as the National Women’s Soccer League’s record outgoing fee and one of the highest globally in the women’s game.
• Financial terms were not disclosed, but The Athletic reported a base fee of at least $1.3 million with potential add-ons.
• Thompson was the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft and has 15 goals and 11 assists in 62 regular-season matches, plus 22 USWNT caps and three goals.
• Chelsea coach Paul Green called Thompson a dynamic winger with electric pace and said the club looks forward to her development.