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Sophia Smith
Apr 16, 2025 8:12 AM

  Born: August 10, 2000, Windsor, Colorado, U.S. (Show more) Sophia Smith (born August 10, 2000, Windsor, Colorado, U.S.) is an American professional football (soccer) player who is considered one of the top athletes in the sport. Smith plays in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) as a forward on the Portland Thorns Football Club (FC) in Oregon and is a member of the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT). Her outstanding achievements on the field helped the USWNT qualify for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Smith is also slated to join the USWNT in competing in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Smith is the youngest of three daughters born ...(100 of 443 words) Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!

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