There’s still one last match remaining to see the 2025 NWSL season conclude, but it surely marked the end of something much bigger. Earlier today, Christen Press and Ali Riley played their last game at home for Angel City after having announced their decision to retire at the end of the campaign. Given the double significance of the occasion, it was only natural for any ardent fan not to miss the game. But who would have thought that coming in support of Press and Riley would also be a very special name: none other than Alyssa Thompson.

Yes, you heard it right! The USWNT forward has returned to Angel City after having left for Chelsea in a $1.4 million club record fee, not to play, of course, but to support her former veteran teammates on Sunday’s clash against Portland Thorns. Thomps

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