Sophia Smith is unstoppable! USWNT star reaches record-breaking NWSL goal milestone after scoring again in Portland Thorns' emphatic win over rivals Seattle Reign

The 23-year-old forward is enjoying a productive 2024, with W Gold Cup and SheBelieves Cup success enjoyed with the United States. She will also be hoping to figure in Emma Hayes’ plans when a bid for Olympic gold is opened in Paris later this year.

For now, Smith’s focus is locked on domestic matters. She continues to catch the eye in NWSL competition, with the target found again in her latest outing. The highly-rated Thorns star converted an 80th-minute penalty in a comprehensive 4-0 win over the Seattle Reign.

Smith has eight goals through nine appearances this season, taking her to 40 in total across her NWSL career. She has become the youngest player to reach that mark – at 23 years and nine months – with some legendary goal-getters being nudged down that list.

The exciting thing for Smith, the Thorns and USWNT is that there is still plenty of potential to be unlocked in her game. She is far from being the finished article, but is fast closing in on 50 appearances for her country and has more experience under her belt than many players of her age – meaning that the history books will continue to be rewritten.