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Although Angel City made these moves to acquire the top pick for Thompson it is not a done deal. On Attacking Third they said Thompson has not declared for the draft yet and that this big 4-team trade has some contingencies in place in case something (Thompson not entering the draft) happens. 

The reason for turning pro and skipping college is to be able to compete for a WNT roster spot, however the world cup roster is out and she is not on the January camp roster. So, would it be wise for her to skip Stanford when she already has a Nike deal and the attention of the senior national team coaches? She doesn't need the exposure and could play with her sister for one year and then turn pro to prepare for the following world cup. Many things to think about and consider if you're 18 and want to achieve greatness.

There are still a couple days until the deadline to enter your name into the draft and my guess is she will forgo college and turn pro.

I first saw the news about her not making the roster and thought it was a good sign for her keeping her Stanford commitment too. But then that LA Times article spoke with such certainty. Even if not declaring is still an option, it might be hard for her to pass up a chance to stay home and play for the local NWSL team. So I am with you that I think that is what will happen.  I don't suppose there is any way Angel City can secure Alyssa's rights in the draft but she could still play at Stanford next fall, is there?  The NCAA allowed Madison Hailey and Kiki Pickett to play after being drafted but I think that was a Covid-related exception.

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Although Angel City made these moves to acquire the top pick for Thompson it is not a done deal. On Attacking Third they said Thompson has not declared for the draft yet and that this big 4-team trade has some contingencies in place in case something (Thompson not entering the draft) happens. 

The reason for turning pro and skipping college is to be able to compete for a WNT roster spot, however the world cup roster is out and she is not on the January camp roster. So, would it be wise for her to skip Stanford when she already has a Nike deal and the attention of the senior national team coaches? She doesn't need the exposure and could play with her sister for one year and then turn pro to prepare for the following world cup. Many things to think about and consider if you're 18 and want to achieve greatness.

There are still a couple days until the deadline to enter your name into the draft and my guess is she will forgo college and turn pro.

I first saw the news about her not making the roster and thought it was a good sign for her keeping her Stanford commitment too. But then that LA Times article spoke with such certainty. Even if not declaring is still an option, it might be hard for her to pass up a chance to stay home and play for the local NWSL team. So I am with you that I think that is what will happen.  I don't suppose there is any way Angel City can secure Alyssa's rights in the draft but she could still play at Stanford next fall, is there?  The NCAA allowed Madison Hailey and Kiki Pickett to play after being drafted but I think that was a Covid-related exception.