MARCH 28, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Trio of Portland Thorns players called up to USWNT for April FIFA window Sophia Smith, Crystal Dunn and Becky Sauerbrunn will be joining the national team.
10 NWSL players to follow ahead of World Cup 2023
The stars of the 2023 NWSL season could be the stars of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup this summer. Here are 10 players you should know.MARCH 22, 2023
USWNT rounding into World Cup form, but work still needs to be done
The USWNT showed it's still a force at the SheBelieves Cup. Here are five things we learned about the team with four months until the World...FEBRUARY 23, 2023
USWNT heads into SheBelieves Cup in tune-up mode but with plenty to prove
The tournament is an opportunity for the No. 1-ranked U.S. to play three quality opponents – each has qualified for the World Cup and is ran...FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Megan Rapinoe returns as USWNT's SheBelieves Cup roster announced
Forward Sophia Smith is still nursing a foot injury and won't play in the Americans' upcoming three matches against Canada, Japan and Brazil...FEBRUARY 1, 2023
USWNT starts 2023 with win over World Cup co-hosts New Zealand
The United States women's national team beat New Zealand 4-0 in its first friendly of 2023.JANUARY 18, 2023
Megan Rapinoe, Sophia Smith to miss January friendlies vs. New Zealand
USWNT stars Megan Rapinoe and Sophia Smith will be out injured for the upcoming friendlies vs. New Zealand.JANUARY 5, 2023
Women's World Cup 2023: 10 players to watch this spring
These are the 10 players you should know before the 2023 Women's World Cup kicks off on July 20.DECEMBER 16, 2022
Women's World Cup 2023: Five reasons to get excited right now
From an expanded field to a farewell to superstars to a welcoming of the next generation, this Women's World Cup promises to pack plenty of...DECEMBER 13, 2022
How Sophia Smith Has Risen to the Top of Women's Soccer Having conquered the NWSL with a championship and the title of MVP, the young Thorns star is ready to take on the pressure that awaits the U...
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
This week in NWSL Chaos: An iconic celebration, a city's support and a focus on the game The NWSL season is over, but not without offering us plenty to talk about going into the offseason
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
5 NWSL stars who made their cases for USWNT's World Cup roster
The Portland Thorns have a few players that could help the USWNT three-peat at the 2023 World Cup, Laken Litman writes.OCTOBER 31, 2022
The Pulse: NFL QB intrigue and an NWSL dynasty The Portland Thorns became the first NWSL club to win three league titles. The Tennessee Titans get ready to start a rookie QB.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
MVP Sophia Smith scores and the Portland Thorns beat the Kansas City Current for NWSL title - The Boston Globe This was the Thorns' third championship, the most for any team in the league.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
MVP Sophia Smith scores, Thorns top KC 2-0 for NWSL title
Sophia Smith, the season’s Most Valuable Player, scored early and the Portland Thorns won their third National Women’s Soccer League championship with a 2-0 victory over the Kansas...OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Portland Thorns win NWSL Championship over KC Current The Portland Thorns became the first team in NWSL history to win three league championships on Saturday night, besting the Kansas City Curre...
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Portland Thorns' Sophia Smith wins NWSL MVP Portland Thorns forward Sophia Smith has been named NWSL MVP, the league announced on Thursday. Smith beat out North Carolina’s Debinha, Chi...
OCTOBER 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Mallory Pugh and Sophia Smith: 'Bonafide superstars' and the future of USWNT
The next generation of USWNT stars is already here. "They're just taking everything to the next level," Megan Rapinoe says of Mallory Pugh a...OCTOBER 17, 2022
USWNT lose to England, Spain: 3 takeaways from winless window
The USWNT had a lot to deal with on and off the pitch in this month's window. Doug McIntyre's looks back at the last two matches.OCTOBER 11, 2022
Sophia Smith and Naomi Girma star against England as VAR players spoiler Plus midfield takeaways and the debut of 17-year-old Alyssa Thompson
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
USWNT player grades vs. England: Sophia Smith stars, Crystal Dunn is back, but defenders struggled The U.S. women's national team lost at sold-out Wembley Stadium after a beautiful tying goal was ruled out on video review, but they were ab...
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
England 2 - 1 USWNT: Hemp's No 9 audition, Sophia Smith and players stand together The European champions defeated the world champions at Wembley on Friday night – we look at the key talking points
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
USWNT vs. England: Strong emotions heading into 'really special' friendly at Wembley
As they prepare to face England, USWNT players are grappling with the findings of the investigation into player abuse in women's professiona...OCTOBER 6, 2022
