Sisters Alyssa and Gisele Thompson get NIL deals with Stifel Financial Corp. | Photo courtesy of Stifel Financial Corp.
Stifel Financial Corp. has signed teenage soccer standouts Alyssa (18 years old) and Gisele Thompson (17 years old) to sponsorship deals as part of its long-standing support of rising athletes. Stifel’s multiyear agreements with the soccer stars reinforce the brand’s focus on financial education and empowerment for teens and young adults.
Thompson Sister Highlights and Successes:
- The Thompson sisters have risen to prominence through their success with the U.S. National Youth teams, the semi-pro Santa Clarita Blue Heat, and the acclaimed Southern California club Total Futbol Academy, where they played for the club’s boys’ MLS NEXT squad.
- After being accepted to Stanford University, Alyssa decided to turn pro in early 2023.
- Alyssa was selected No. 1 overall in the NWSL Draft by Angel City FC, becoming the first high school student ever drafted in the league. She intends to pursue her college degree while competing as a professional soccer player.
- Alyssa made her U.S. Women’s National Team debut in September 2022 and was recently named to the 2023 Women’s World Cup roster.
- Gisele was most recently a key member of the U.S. Under-20 Women’s Youth National Team at the CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship.
- One of the top amateur players in the country, Gisele is currently committed to playing at Stanford University after high school.
- In April of 2022, the sisters were the first high school athletes to sign NIL deals with Nike.
With the signing of Alyssa and Gisele Thompson, Stifel is adding to its portfolio of athlete ambassadors, which also includes Olympic champion alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin and NCAA champion golfer Rachel Heck, helping the firm take a leadership role in promoting financial literacy and empowerment among young people.
“Our parents have stressed the importance of education since we were young, so having the chance to join the Stifel family alongside athletes like Mikaela Shiffrin and Rachel Heck is an exciting opportunity and one that we know will be very beneficial to us as we navigate the future,” said Alyssa Thompson.
“Alyssa and I have always talked about the importance of using our platform to inspire others, especially young girls. Through this partnership with Stifel, we’ll be able to take what we learn and share that with others. Not only on the field, but also off the field by encouraging them to seek success in all aspects of their lives,” said Gisele Thompson.
As part of the sponsorship, Stifel will provide Alyssa and Gisele with personalized financial plans and the company’s proprietary products geared toward helping young people build credit, such as a suite of Stifel credit card options and Stifel Wealth Tracker, as well as educational tools and empowerment to better understand the unique opportunities young people face.
Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) is a financial services holding company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, that conducts its banking, securities, and financial services business through several wholly owned subsidiaries. To learn more about Stifel, visit the Company’s website at www.stifel.com.
