"It was a moment that should have been celebrated on both sides of the Atlantic. What could prove to be the most expensive transfer in women's soccer history - and already is the largest outgoing transfer in NWSL history - had sent Alyssa Thompson from Angel City and the NWSL to Chelsea of England's Women's Super League. It was a monumental deal,"
"Yet before the ink on the agreement had dried Angel City was already tarnishing what it should have been cheering. Coach Alexander Straus refused to even say Thompson's name, opening a conference call with reporters Thursday by insisting he would not answer questions about "a certain player" or "a certain transfer." It was the second time in four days Straus refused to acknowledge his team's best player. Thompson, of course, has never been "a certain player" or "a certain transfer.""
Alyssa Thompson transferred from Angel City and the NWSL to Chelsea of England's Women's Super League. The transfer could be the most expensive in women's soccer history and is already the largest outgoing transfer in NWSL history. Coach Alexander Straus refused to say Thompson's name on a conference call, insisting he would not answer questions about "a certain player" or "a certain transfer." Angel City had moved to draft and sign Thompson in 2023 with a contract worth an estimated $1 million and she became the club's all-time leader in goals. The coach's refusal and the club's muddled messaging could damage the club's reputation with ambitious young players and concern fans.
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