The Journey: Sophia Smith

The Journey is an original U.S. Soccer series that follows U.S. Women’s National Team players on and off the field as they work toward earning a spot at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

This episode of The Journey follows forward Sophia Smith and her commitment to trusting the process as she chases her dreams be among the best in the world.


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[allistar]

her bubble braid's going to be as iconic as alex's pink headband

[JoseLopez-xxwn]

Watching this and watching her score two first goals in the World Cup…priceless! Wish you the best !

[jasminrodriguez]

She is truly a class act. Great player and an even better human being.

[jat]

Sophia is going to be a force in women’s soccer for years to come! So fun to watch her work. ⚽ 🥇

[m.s...]

Driving 3 hours for practice everyday is a different kinda work ethic 🔥

[ra]

Thank you for these biographies. Well done.
Our nat'l team is looking terrific and hopefully Sophia will be a regular starter for World Cup. Thanks to Sophia's parents too. Great talent thrives with great support. WooHoo!! It's a fantastic time to be a football fan.

[meguminishimura]

Her maturity at this age is just amazing to witness. I basically cried through the whole thing, must be getting old or something!!
The USWNT has such exciting young players and I wish nothing but the best for them.

[T.R.]

cant like this enough, ty 4 making and posting it for all us fans. the look behind the curtain at the sacrifice and effort these young ladies have put into reaching for their dreams is so very inspiring. looking forward to more.

its been a pleasure watching Sophia play for club and country.

[jonloftness]

I had the pleasure of watching Sophia and Colorado Real play against my daughter and her team, Sporting Blue Valley, while in the U.S. Development Academy. While I always encourage young women to work hard for what you want, Sophia is truly at another level. Couple that with Sophia being an awesome person is like hitting the jackpot. All the best Sophia, and congratulations to her parents for all their support over her formative years.

[burninglightwotcc]

Shot out to the parents and their support. True devotion right there, from the whole family

[brioquery]

Love the way she celebrated her first international goal - such child like joy.

[danielszeliga]

Sophia, I just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your undying work ethic and attitude. You're an inspiration out there every single time I see you. Just pure excitement. You, and then MalPal returning better than ever made me love this team again. Thanks so much! Best Always! ❤

[johnzimpelman]

I've had the honor of watching her play in many Thorns games and truly marvelous that she is the league MVP.and finals MVP! Sophie Smith is the present and future of the USWNT.

[adjkuhgajkn]

I am Japanese but today I became a big fan of Sophia ❤

[Emmyj]

I met Sophia smith in Portland, she is so nice and greatful for everything, such an inspiration 😊

[chelsrsmith]

U are the best forward these moment with your teams and the National Teams, she's technically, physically, tactically strong and she's scoring goals any positions she's facing. I wished u all the best to move forward with your game

[marcdavis]

Great family, great coach great story!

[mustanglife]

Such a PHENOMENAL young Lady with unlimited potential, as this is one Yank who can’t wait to witness all you will achieve in your career. Godspeed. 🍻🇺🇸✊🏻🇺🇸🍻

[helenharris]

Sophia and Mallory are very similar. Players. When I watch Sophia on the PITCH, I often pause because it's like I'm watching Barry Sanders all over again. The way she stops on a dime, then does her high dribble/cut, is ridiculous. She deserves all the awards and recognition she gets. Sophia is a cold blooded baller. As she steps on the PITCH, the bar is set high on both sides. In my mind, Sophia and Mallory are already Hall of Famers. They are the joy, strength, and epitome of their sport(Ambassadors).

[gabrielladelgado]

watched her from her college playing to how she is now is just amazing