Months After Alexis Ohanian Embraced Her ‘LA Takeover’, USWNT Star Admits Idolizing Serena Williams and Venus Williams in Childhood

Alyssa Thompson, the young starlet of the USWNT, was a surprise selection by Angel City FC in the 2023 NSWL draft. Fans were excited to witness the potential of the young striker in the league. Meanwhile, Thompson revealed the phenomenal tennis legends who inspired her to reach such heights at a young age.

Angel City FC valued exceptional talents across the NSWL roaster after they were established in 2020. Eventually, they selected Alyssa Thompson as their top overall pick in the 2023 National NWSL draft in January. During a recent interview, Thompson expressed her highest regard for the Williams sisters, whom she looked up to as role models in life.

What did the USWNT star have to say about Serena Williams and Venus Williams?

Thompson had great esteem for her idol, Serena Williams, and her sister Venus Williams from her childhood. Alyssa Thompson remarked her journey from high school soccer to the professional level was an inspiration from the tennis legend’s achievement at the highest stage of the game. The American striker played for Harvard-Westlake for two years with 48 goals and 11 assists in 17 games.

The former Gatorade national player of the year was ecstatic to be selected in the roaster of Angel City FC. Thompson remarked, “Definitely Serena Williams, her and Venus. Me and my sister always looked up to them cause they both like amazing players at the highest stage together and we always wanted to do that”.

Alyssa Thompson was 17 years old when she was first called up to the senior U.S. women’s team in 2022 and made six appearances for the team. Serena Williams’ spouse and the co-owner of Angel City, Alexis Ohanian, did not hesitate to draft the young prodigy for their upcoming season. Meanwhile, the American entrepreneur also tweeted about his excitement after Alyssa Thompson was added to their team.

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How did Alexis Ohanian celebrate Angel City FC’s o. 1 pick for the season?

The American entrepreneur and investor shared the news of Alyssa Thompson’s selection by Angel City in a unique way on his Twitter. Serena William’s side and Nike unveiled their first draft pick on billboards across the major area of Los Angeles. Alexis Ohanian shared the instance where he wrote, “Love to see it, L.A. Takeover featuring Alyssa Thompson x @nikefootball x @weareangelcity”

Alyssa Thompson and her sister Gisele were the first-ever high schooler who signed a NIL deal with Nike. She marked her electrifying performances with three goals in thirteen appearances in NSWL. Eventually, the second-youngest debutant in the USWNT was aiming to make a difference with Angel City FC as the season commences.

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