Gisele Thompson
Gisele Olivia Thompson is an American professional soccer player who plays as a right back for Angel City FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States national team.
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Her one year older sister Alyssa also plays for Angel City. They have a younger sister Zoe who also plays soccer.
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Her first pro goal (May 2, 2025) was assisted by her sister—the first sister-to-sister goal in NWSL history.
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She began training with boys’ teams at age 8, joining Total Futbol Academy with her sister.
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She played in the United Women's Soccer league (a semi-pro league) while still in high school.
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She featured in Netflix’s “Family Switch” with her sister—both made cameo appearances.
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Together with her sister, they are the first high school athletes in the U.S. to sign an NIL deal with Nike.
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She is of African-American, Filipino, and Peruvian descent.
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She also ran track when she was younger.
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Gisele’s favorite childhood dish was her grandma’s bistec apanado (breaded steak).
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She is an avid baker: famous in the family for her chocolate chip cookies and baking chocolate cakes for her grandpa.
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