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Sophia Wilson is returning to Portland Thorns for 2026 season

Sophia Wilson will return to the Portland Thorns for the 2026 NWSL season after exercising the player option in her contract. The 25-year-old U.S. women’s national team forward missed the 2025 campaign while on maternity leave, but is set to resume her career with the club where it began after she was selected No. 1 in the 2020 NWSL College Draft, and became a central figure in Portland’s sustained success.

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GOAL's World-Class Club: Hampton usurps Earps in 2025

Every summer, GOAL publishes its exclusive list of the 25 players who have proven themselves truly elite by consistently producing top performances

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Why Denver is the perfect choice for NWSL expansion side

With record early ticket sales and plans for soccer-specific stadium, the expansion franchise is already gaining momentum

United States v Germany: Women's Football Semifinal - Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 11

Portland Thorns star Sophia Wilson announces pregnancy

NWSL champion shares news as she prepares for new chapter ahead of the start of the 2025 season

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GOAL Post: Mailbag on Bethune, Sullivan and best hair in MLS

GOAL US writers answer your questions on topics of interest to soccer fans in the U.S. and beyond

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USWNT star Smith marries longtime partner, NFL's Wilson

USWNT striker Sophia Smith married Michael Wilson, the two shared on social media

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Pulisic, Rodman and U.S. Soccer's year-end award nominees

U.S. Soccer has announced its nominees for year-end awards across all national teams

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Smith, Rodman & Swanson to rival Bonmati for The Best award

Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati and USWNT trio Sophia Smith, Trinity Rodman and Mallory Swanson are contenders for The Best FIFA Women's Player award.

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Lionesses boss Wiegman reacts to surprise USWNT roster

Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman denied that she was disappointed that U.S. stars Sophia Smith, Trinity Rodman and Mallory Swanson won't face England.

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'Year of surprise' - USWNT's Hayes wants to maintain momentum

Hayes is embracing the challenge, including a 24-member squad that features some new names, along with some major absentees

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World Cup 2026 Golden Boot Odds: Top Goalscorer Predictions

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Caffeine-free: No Triple Espresso for USWNT in Euro friendlies

The gold medal-winning trio left off squad with "nagging injuries" as Hayes names a much-changed roster for two European fixtures

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USWNT vs Argentina: First caps, second chances, third friendly

With a third match in a week, and Emma Hayes promising rotation among the players, how will the USWNT line up vs Argentina?

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Ballon d'Or Feminin: Official 30-player rankings revealed

The Barcelona midfielder has defended the prize she won 12 months ago - but where did the other nominees place in the final reckoning?

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Ballon d'Or Feminin: Can Bonmati hold off USWNT gold medallists?

The last three Golden Ball winners have represented Barcelona and Spain, and it looks likely that at least one of those themes will continue

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Unsurprisingly, USWNT's Smith shines even in limited minutes

As displayed in a victory over Iceland, Hayes' current USWNT roster is shaping up to be packed with prolific strikers

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Depth perception: Thompson opens, then Shaw, Smith seal it

The USWNT beat Iceland 3-1, and proved once again how lethal this team can be, displaying depth even when it isn't at full strength