It’s hard to imagine the U.S. women’s national team in this version without Sophia Smith in it.
As the American attacking corps has gone into a revamp with legendary players like Abby Wambach, Megan Rapinoe — and even Alex Morgan fading into the background, players like Crystal Dunn, Trinity Rodman and Smith have become the 2.0 of a national team eager to return to its historic spot as the preeminent world No. 1.
Smith is a player who can certainly take them there. But who is she? From her playing days at Stanford to her immediate impact on U.S. Soccer’s senior squad, here are five things you should know
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