Sophia Smith contributes to reborn US attack at the Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sophia Smith contributes to reborn US attack at the Olympics

Associated Press  

Sophia Smith is having a blast at the Olympics, and a lot of it has to do with the U.S. team’s formidable front three. But it’s so much fun playing with them.” It’s a marked contrast to last year’s Women’s World Cup, when Smith left the field in Melbourne in tears after the United States was sent home early by Sweden. Smith scored both of her goals in the team’s 4-1 victory on Sunday over Germany that clinched the Americans a spot in the quarterfinals at their first major tournament under coach Emma Hayes. “I think that was my sixth game in charge maybe, so I’m still learning about them, let alone what they’re learning about each other.” Smith, 23, has made 52 appearances with the national team since her debut in 2020, scoring 22 goals. So coaching her is so much fun because she absorbs it.” Back home, Smith is in her fifth season with the Portland Thorns in the National Women’s Soccer League.

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Bond between Alyssa Naeher and Mallory Swanson was a game changer for U.S. Soccer
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Bond between Alyssa Naeher and Mallory Swanson was a game changer for U.S. Soccer

LA Times  

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With jolt of joy, revamped U.S. women’s soccer beats Brazil for Olympic gold
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LA Times  

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New York Times  

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U.S. women's soccer, reinvigorated by a trio of stars, will play for Olympic gold

NPR  

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Sophia Smith goal propels U.S. past Germany, Americans clinch spot in Olympic final
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sophia Smith goal propels U.S. past Germany, Americans clinch spot in Olympic final

LA Times  

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Coach Emma Hayes’ consistency carries the US to the Olympic semifinals in women’s soccer

Associated Press  

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U.S. women’s soccer embracing a ‘growth mindset’ amid renewed hopes of Paris gold

LA Times  

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Swanson hopes opening win at Olympics is just the start as US prepares to face Germany
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Associated Press  

MARSEILLE, France — After all that Mallory Swanson went through last year, she’s grateful to be in France for the Olympics. Swanson was the team’s leading scorer with seven goals in six games to start last year when she injured her knee in a friendly match against Ireland in the run-up to the Women’s World Cup. “To be a part …

New coach Emma Hayes conducts 1st practice with US women’s soccer team, preparing for Paris Games
6 months, 3 weeks ago

New coach Emma Hayes conducts 1st practice with US women’s soccer team, preparing for Paris Games

Associated Press  

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Sophia Smith wows in her Women’s World Cup debut after Olympic disappointment
1 year, 5 months ago

Sophia Smith wows in her Women’s World Cup debut after Olympic disappointment

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Just before the Tokyo Olympics, Sophia Smith got the disappointing phone call from U.S. women’s national team coach Vlatko Andonovski. Smith now is among 14 players on the U.S. national team who are playing in their first Women’s World Cup. Just 22, she became the youngest U.S. player to score multiple goals in a World Cup …

Sophia Smith scores twice for US in 3-0 victory over Vietnam to open the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Sophia Smith scores twice for US in 3-0 victory over Vietnam to open the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

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 Cup match. Smith, …

US talents Sophia Smith, Alyssa Thompson headline the rising stars at the Women’s World Cup
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US talents Sophia Smith, Alyssa Thompson headline the rising stars at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

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U.S. women’s basketball defeats Japan for seventh consecutive Olympic gold
3 years, 4 months ago

U.S. women’s basketball defeats Japan for seventh consecutive Olympic gold

LA Times  

Players on the U.S. women’s basketball team celebrate after beating Japan to win the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday. For the seventh straight Olympics, no one was better in the women’s basketball tournament, the Americans unbeaten and mostly unchallenged as they routed host Japan 90-75 Sunday morning. Brittney Griner scored 30, A’ja Wilson had 19 and the …

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3 years, 4 months ago

US women favorite to win 7th consecutive gold medal in Japan

Associated Press  

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