Sophia Smith plays soccer for the United States. Sophia wears jersey number 9 and plays forward for Portland Thorns FC in the National Women’s Soccer League.
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On January 16, 2020, the Portland Thorns FC selected Sophia Smith with the first overall pick in the NWSL Draft, launching her professional career at a very young age.
The USA U-20 roster included Sophia. She participated in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in 2018. On November 27, 2020, Sophia played against the Netherlands. She won, earning her maiden cap and became the first player born in the 2000s to play for the senior national team.
She was discovered at a talent camp in December 2019 and made her senior debut for her country in 2020.
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Is this Sophia Smith’s first World Cup?
Smith is now one of 14 players on the American national team competing in their inaugural Women’s World Cup. She also made a big impression on Saturday in the Americans’ 3-0 tournament-opening win over Vietnam with two goals and an assist.
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