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Hey Alyssa | The Players' Tribune

"As a parent, I would think that I was here to teach you about life, but honey, you have taught me so much more than you will ever know."

Alyssa Thompson's mom shares a message with her daughter as the USWNT forward makes her World Cup debut.



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This story was originally published May 26, 2026 at 8:06 AM.

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