Alyssa Thompson’s Chelsea Rumors Gain Further Speculations Ahead of Bay FC Game

Angel City FC have already endured a hectic week in the transfer market. The NWSL side has been completing surprise exits for midfield duo Katie Zelem and Alanna Kennedy to London City Lionesses. But the departures may not stop there. That’s because the transfer buzz around Angel City star Alyssa Thompson just got louder.

Ahead of ACFC’s clash against Bay FC today, the 20-year-old forward has been listed as out with an “excused absence” in the NWSL availability report, fueling speculation about her rumored move to Chelsea. Last week, Guardian reporter Tom Garry reported that the Blues have contacted the Los Angeles-based club and are eager to complete a deal before the transfer window closes next Thursday.

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor is seeking a world-class winger, and Thompson’s meteoric rise since her 2022 debut makes her one of the most sought-after young talents in women’s football.

UPDATE: Chelsea’s target Alyssa Thompson is listed as OUT with “an excused absence” in the NWSL availability report ahead of Angel City game against Bay FC today. https://t.co/3ja8WZgXd6 pic.twitter.com/YfoACe4iTy

— Chelsea Women (@CFC__Women) September 1, 2025

(This is a developing story…)

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