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Sophia Smith
NameSophia Smith
Birth date10 August 2000
Birth placeWindsor, Colorado, U.S.
Height5 ft 6 in
PositionForward
CurrentclubPortland Thorns FC
Youthyears12015–2018
Youthclubs1Real Colorado
Years12018–2019
Clubs1Stanford Cardinal
Caps133
Goals124
Years22020–
Clubs2Portland Thorns FC
Nationalyears12016–2017
Nationalteam1United States U17
Nationalyears22017–2020
Nationalteam2United States U20
Nationalyears32020–
Nationalteam3United States
MedaltemplatesCountry, United States Sport, Women's football W, 2022 CONCACAF W Championship, 2022 W, 2023 SheBelieves Cup, 2023 W, 2024 SheBelieves Cup, 2024

Sophia Smith is an American professional soccer player renowned for her explosive pace and clinical finishing. She plays as a forward for the National Women's Soccer League club Portland Thorns FC and the United States women's national soccer team. A key figure in the new generation of American stars, she has already secured major honors at both the club and international levels, including the NWSL Championship and the CONCACAF W Championship.

Early life and education

Born in Windsor, Colorado, she was a multi-sport standout at Fossil Ridge High School before focusing solely on soccer. She developed her skills with the elite youth club Real Colorado, competing in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy. Her prolific talent earned her a scholarship to Stanford University, where she played for the Stanford Cardinal under coach Paul Ratcliffe. In her sophomore season, she was instrumental in leading the Cardinal to the 2019 NCAA Championship, earning the tournament's Most Outstanding Offensive Player honor.

Club career

Selected first overall by Portland Thorns FC in the 2020 NWSL College Draft, she made her professional debut in the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup. She quickly established herself as a premier attacker in the National Women's Soccer League, winning the NWSL Rookie of the Year Award in 2020. Her breakout season came in 2022, where she led the league in scoring, won the NWSL MVP, and powered the Thorns to victory in the 2022 NWSL Championship. She also claimed the NWSL Championship MVP award for her performance in the final. In 2023, she helped Portland secure the NWSL Shield.

International career

A standout at youth levels, she represented the U.S. U17 team at the 2016 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup and captained the U.S. U20 team. She made her senior debut for the United States women's national soccer team in November 2020. A tournament-winning force, she was the top scorer and best player at the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship, earning the CONCACAF Women's Player of the Year award. She was a pivotal member of the U.S. squad at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup and has also lifted the SheBelieves Cup on multiple occasions.

Style of play

Praised for her exceptional speed and direct dribbling, she is a constant threat in one-on-one situations and on the counter-attack. Her low center of gravity and quick changes of direction draw comparisons to legendary forwards. She possesses a powerful and accurate shot with both feet, making her a versatile finisher from inside the penalty area. Coaches like Vlatko Andonovski have highlighted her intelligent movement off the ball and her ability to combine with teammates like Mallory Swanson and Alex Morgan.

Personal life

She is the younger sister of former Colorado Buffaloes football player Savannah Smith. Her athletic lineage includes a father who played college basketball at the University of Northern Colorado. Outside of soccer, she has secured notable Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals and endorsement partnerships with major brands like Nike and Gatorade.

Career statistics

Her club statistics include regular season and playoff appearances for Portland Thorns FC in the National Women's Soccer League. For the United States women's national soccer team, her caps and goals are tracked from her debut through major tournaments such as the FIFA Women's World Cup and the CONCACAF W Championship. Detailed statistics are maintained by official league and federation sources.

Category:American women's soccer players Category:Portland Thorns FC players Category:United States women's international soccer players Category:Stanford Cardinal women's soccer players Category:Players of American women's soccer