Sophia Smith is one of the most productive strikers in world football at the moment. The American forward is currently making history one step at a time by firing on all fronts for both club and country.
With two more goals on Wednesday, May 1, in a thrilling 3-2 victory against NWSL newcomers Bay FC, the 23-year-old is already well on her way to having her finest goal-returning season to date.
She’s not only sweeping the home scene, either. She is a pillar of the USWNT assault and almost a lock to be included in Emma Hayes’ team for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Smith still has a lot of time on her side, and she will definitely keep setting records over her illustrious career.
On April 21, Sophia Smith scored her 50th goal since making her NWSL debut in the 27th minute of the Portland Thorns’ 4-1 victory over the Houston Dash.
At 23 years, 254 days, she became the youngest player to accomplish this accomplishment. Star striker Sam Kerr, who accomplished this feat in 2017 at the age of 23, 308 days, was overtaken by Smith. Her resume, which includes 40 goals and 10 assists, reflects her prolific scoring ability.
Smith won the Golden Boot last season despite the Thorns being two points behind the shield champions San Diego Wave, thanks to his 11 goals and five assists in 17 games.
With seven goals and three assists in her first seven games this term, she is on pace to tie or surpass her previous record. She recently recorded a brace with the Thorns, one of which being the game-winning strike.
With it, Smith became the 10th player to score more than once in a league game—only two players have accomplished this feat more frequently.
Naturally, Kerr has accomplished this accomplishment 14 times, while Megan Rapinoe, who recently retired, has done so 11 times.
The striker, who draws inspiration from Wambach, is pursuing his goal of being the best in the world with determination and is headed in the right direction.
