Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian delighted by Angel City FC star Alyssa Thompson crediting teammate Christen Press for looking after her
Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian recently expressed his delight at Angel City FC star Alyssa Thompson crediting teammate Christen Press for her recent phenomenal streak. Thompson highlighted Press' exceptional mentorship, acknowledging her invaluable guidance.
The 19-year-old has been displaying electrifying performances in the past few matches this season. She scored her first two goals of the season against San Diego Wave, helping the team to earn a 2-1 victory. The Angel City FC forward was named in the NWSL Team of the Month for the first time for August 2024 on September 6, 2024.
In an interview with ION, Thompson praised and acknowledged Press' guidance. She lauded Press' significant role as a mentor and teammate.
"I think Christen Press has been a huge help for me this season," Thompson said. "She is really kind of taking me under her wing and just has been an amazing teammate and a mentor. I think her...just like...her energy has really helped me and I think that's helped me alot like coming into these few games."
Following Thompson's admiration for her teammate, Ohanian praised the camaraderie.
"Things we love to see," Ohanian wrote on X.
Thompson signed with Angel City FC on January 11, 2023, with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2023 NWSL draft and became the youngest player ever drafted into the league and the first to be drafted straight out of high school.
Serena Williams' daughter Olympia became the youngest co-owner of a professional sports team after joining the tennis legend and Alexis Ohanian to become a part of Angel City Football Club
In July 2020, Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian acquired a share in the National Women’s Soccer League Angel City Football Club, a team for Los Angeles, in Olympia’s name. Following this, their oldest daughter became the youngest person to co-own a professional sports team.
Similar to her parents, Olympia is developing a passion for sports, including football. She was enthusiastically seen attending Angel City Football Club's game last year.
Before exchanging their vows on November 16, 2017, in New Orleans, Williams and Ohanian welcomed Olympia on September 1, 2017 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Angel City FC have other high-profile celebrity stakeholders, including Natalie Portman, America Ferrera, Mia Hamm, Sophia Bush, Abby Wambach, and Eva Longoria.