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Alyssa Thompson needed less than five minutes to tally a stunning goal in her unofficial professional debut — quite the achievement for an afterschool activity.
The 18-year-old scored what was eventually the game-winning goal in Angel City FC’s 3-0 victory over Mexican side Club America on Wednesday in an exhibition match at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. It was the first chance for fans to see the No. 1 pick in the 2023 National Women’s Soccer League Draft on display during preseason as she navigates the jump from high school to the pros.
“This morning, I woke up early because I was a little nervous and a little anxious,” she said after the match. “I went to school with my sister, had English [class]. Then I went back home. I was getting more nervous as time progressed. I was just trying not to think about it that much. My dad took me here and I slept in the car just thinking about the game. And then when I got here, I was just trying to focus and just trying to feel comfortable because I…
