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Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian has made enormous efforts and investments when it comes to supporting women’s sports. Notably, as the co-owner of the NWSL soccer team Angel City FC, he has made massive progress. The American internet entrepreneur is further delighted that his soccer club has acquired some great picks in next week’s NWSL draft.

Ohanian’s soccer team is reportedly on the verge of singing the ‘top sprinter’, Alyssa Thompson, after picking her in the NWSL draft. The U.S. national team forward Thompson, with her sprinting abilities, has already stunned the soccer community. Ohanian marveled at the new signing and reacted on social media.

Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian reacts to NWSL draft news

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The American internet entrepreneur has often used his online platform to closely follow every transfer news and other updates regarding his soccer team, Angel City FC. Notably, Alexis Ohanian was quite surprised when rumors linking Alyssa Thompson to Angel City FC started emerging on social media. One of the reports stated, “Alyssa Thompson has reportedly registered for the NWSL draft, per @JeffKassouf”

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The Reddit cofounder also took note of the transfer rumors of the U.S. national team forward. Ohanian further reacted to the news by using an emoji.

 

Thompson, who is just an 18-year-old, has already stunned the sporting realm with her sprinting abilities. She previously became the second fastest athlete to complete a 100 meter run in California. The US soccer star is further being called a “top sprinter” for completing the 100 meters track in just 11.74 seconds.

Notably, one of the women’s soccer social media accounts also pointed at rumors surrounding the player joining Angel City FC. They stated, “BTW Alyssa Thompson runs the second fastest 100 meters in California 11.74 seconds. Angel City might literally be runnin’in 2023”

Ohanian was clearly astonished by the record, as he reacted to their post.

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Other picks from Angel City FC for the NWSL draft

The National Women’s Soccer League’s team has made top picks in the NWSL draft as they are gearing up for the upcoming season. The American soccer player, Yazmeen Ryan, is another top pick by Angel City FC as they plan to add more attacking options to their squad.

Ryan was previously playing for Portland Thorns and she has been now been acquired for $200,000 in allocation money. The trade will further go down as the second-most expensive deal in NWSL history in terms of allocation of money.

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From the picks, we can safely say that Alexis Ohanian’s team are making their intentions clear for the next season. Do you think Angel City FC, with their new signings, will win the league in 2023? Let us know in the comments section.