"Chelsea won a sixth successive WSL title last season as part of a stunning domestic treble. But, as with all top sides, the Blues have looked to improve further with the addition of United States forward Alyssa Thompson from Angel City as they continue their pursuit of a maiden Champions League crown. The 20-year-old has already played 22 times for the US and is one of the most exciting attacking talents in the world."
"She became the youngest draft pick in NWSL history when she went number one overall in the 2023 NWSL Draft to Angel City at the age of 18. US national coach Emma Hayes - the former Chelsea manager - said Thompson had "easily been one of the best players in the NWSL this year". Thompson's speed, creativeness and aggression makes her a forward that no defender looks forward to facing. She is also known for her lightning speed and ability to dribble with the ball."
"Not only have Chelsea added Thompson to their ranks, they have also signed talented Australia full-back Ellie Carpenter from Lyon. The 25-year-old joined on a four-year deal after four successful years in France, where she won two Champions League trophies. Carpenter, who played under Blues boss Sonia Bompastor at Lyon, won the first of her 87 international caps aged 15 and at 16 became the youngest woman to play football at an Olympics."
A busy summer saw England retain their European crown and the world record transfer fee broken twice, while several high-profile players moved to the Women's Super League. Chelsea won a sixth successive WSL title and a domestic treble, then signed 20-year-old US forward Alyssa Thompson from Angel City to boost Champions League ambitions. Thompson has 22 US caps, was the youngest number-one NWSL draft pick in 2023, and is noted for speed, dribbling, creativeness and aggression. Chelsea also signed Australia full-back Ellie Carpenter from Lyon on a four-year deal; Carpenter has 87 caps, two Champions League trophies and debuted internationally aged 15.
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