Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

From left to right, Women of Color Club leader Nicola Dadlani '25, girls' soccer alumnus and USWNT member Alyssa Thompson '23 and club leaders Eva Vaca '24 and Bronwyn Vance '24 stand together for a photo after Thompson's visit.

Alyssa Thompson ’23 speaks to students at Women of Color Club event

Kayla Graff, Staff Writer
February 16, 2024

Alyssa Thompson ’23, spoke about her soccer career at the Women of Color Club (WOCC) on Feb. 2. Thompson was the first overall pick in the 2023 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Draft, and currently...

Alyssa Thompson ’23 called up to the United States Women's National Team

Alyssa Thompson ’23 called up to the United States Women’s National Team

Alexander Dinh
October 5, 2022

Alyssa Thompson ’23 was called up to the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) for the upcoming international window on Sept. 29. Thompson among the USWNT will play friendly matches against...

Alyssa Thompson '23 and Gisele Thompson '24 pose with a soccer ball wearing Nike gear. The sisters are the first high school athletes in history to sign an NIL deal with Nike.

Thompson sisters sign historic NIL deal with Nike

Ella Yadegar
May 31, 2022

Girls soccer players Alyssa Thompson ’23 and Gisele Thompson ’24 announced a deal with Nike on May 16. The sisters are the first high school athletes ever to sign a name, image and likeness (NIL) deal...

JUMPING FOR JOY: Jessica Thompson ’23 pole vaults in a track meet against Fontana High School. Thompson placed first in Mission League for pole vault and long jump, setting the school pole vault record at 12 feet 8 inches.

Track and field team finishes league season

Danny Johnson
May 28, 2022

The track and field team concluded its Mission League season in the Mission League Finals at Notre Dame High School on April 28. The boys ended with a record of 5-2, and the girls finished 4-0. At the...

Thompson prepares a shot during a U-20 USWNT practice for the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Women’s Championship.

Alyssa Thompson competes with U-20 USWNT

Leo Saperstein
March 24, 2022

Alyssa Thompson ’23, forward for the Under-20 (U-20) United States Women’s National Team (USWNT), defeated Mexico 2-0 in the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football...

Forward Alyssa Thompson '23 prepares to take a free kick in a Division I California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) State playoff game in the 2020-2021 season.

Alyssa Thompson plays with USWNT in CONCACAF U-20 Tournament

Charlie Seymour
March 1, 2022

Girls soccer team forward Alyssa Thompson ’23 was one of 20 players named to represent the Under-20 (U-20) United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) in the Confederation of North, Central America...

Holding the CIF SoCal State Championship trophy, the Thompson sisters pose for a photo after handling Pacifica High School 6-1

Thompson sisters receive Cal-Hi Sports player of the year awards

Leo Saperstein
September 12, 2021

Sisters Alyssa Thompson ’23 and Gisele Thompson ’24 were named state players of the year by Cal-Hi Sports after leading the girls soccer team to an 18-0 overall record during the 2020-2021 season. Alyssa...

Alyssa Thompson '23 smiles as she receives an accolade.

Soccer star Alyssa Thompson wins Gatorade Player of the Year

James Hess
June 19, 2021

Varsity girls soccer player Alyssa Thompson ’23 was named Girls Soccer Gatorade Player of the Year on June 17. She is only the eighth sophomore to ever receive the honor and the third athlete in school...

Girls soccer wins CIF SoCal State Regional Championship

Amelia Scharff
June 6, 2021

The girls soccer squad won the Division I CIF SoCal State Regional Championship in a 6-1 win over Pacifica High School on June 5 at Ted Slavin Field. This win wraps up the squad’s 2021 undefeated, 19-0...

The squad embraces after a goal at Ted Slavin Field in a game against San Clemente High School on May 14.

Girls Soccer wins CIF-SS Division I Championship

Amelia Scharff
June 1, 2021

The girls soccer team defeated Villa Park High School in the Division I CIF-SS Championship on May 29 at Fred Kelly Stadium. This 5-0 win against the Spartans advances the Wolverines to the regional playoffs...

Jessica Thompson '23 soars through the air in the long jump event at a Mission League meet against St. Francis High School on April 17.

Track and field team remains undefeated

Amelia Scharff
June 1, 2021

The girls and boys track and field teams have remained undefeated this season, holding a 7-0 record and looking to send members to the CIF-SS playoffs. Recently, the squad celebrated senior night on May...

Girls soccer defeats San Clemente High School in second round of playoffs

Charlie Seymour
May 16, 2021

The girls soccer team defeated San Clemente High School 3-0 in the second round of CIF-SS Division I Playoffs at home on May 14. As the first seed position in the tournament, the team was given a bye for...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School
alyssa thompson