Category: Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith Scores Twice for US in in 3–0 Victory Over Vietnam to Open the Women’s World Cup

AUCKLAND, New Zealand—Fresh-faced newcomer Sophia Smith teamed with captain Lindsey Horan to give the United States a balanced performance as the Americans breezed to another opening victory at the Women’s World Cup. Smith scored twice and the two-time defending champions beat tournament first-timers Vietnam 3–0 Saturday for the Americans’ 13th straight victory in a World…


MVP Sophia Smith Scores, Thorns Top KC 2–0 for NWSL Title

WASHINGTON—Sophia Smith and the Portland Thorns overcame challenges off the field this season with a championship on it. Smith, the season’s Most Valuable Player, scored early and the Thorns won their third National Women’s Soccer League title Saturday night with a 2–0 victory over the Kansas City Current. The Thorns also won NWSL championships in…