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Alyssa and Gisele Thompson, Two of the Brightest Stars in Girls Soccer, Shine at Harvard-Westlake

September 24, 2021
Alyssa Thompson won Gatorade National Player of the Year as a sophomore, training alongside her sister Gisele—both Stanford commits.

48 goals. 14 assists. 19-0 record. State championship. Gatorade National Player of the Year—as a sophomore.

Alyssa Thompson's achievements at Harvard-Westlake would be remarkable for any player. That she accomplished them while training alongside her younger sister Gisele makes the story even better. Both sisters are committed to Stanford, having pushed each other since childhood—even competing in boys' tournaments to sharpen their skills.