The U.S. women’s team is undergoing a generational shift with players like Sophia Smith preparing to take over the reins. 

Learn more about the young American star ahead of her Olympic debut in Paris. 

Sophia Smith is 23 years old. She was born on Aug. 10, 2000. 

Sophia Smith is listed as 5-foot-6. 

Sophia Smith was born to parents Kenny and Mollie, who were collegiate athletes. Kenny Smith played basketball at the University of Wyoming and Mollie Smith played collegiate volleyball.

Sophia Smith was born and raised in Windsor near Fort Collins, Colorado. 

Sophia Smith attended Fossil Ridge High School in Fort Collins, Colorado, where she played soccer and basketball. 

Sophia Smith has two older sisters named Gabrielle and Savannah. 

Sophia Smith attended Stanford University where she played soccer for two seasons and helped lead her team to the 2019 NCAA Championship. She forwent the remainder of her collegiate eligibility to turn pro. 

Sophia Smith is not married, but she announced her engagement to NFL wide receiver Michael Wilson on June 15 via social media.

Sophia Smith was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated in the June 2023 edition along with national teammates Rose Lavelle, Alex Morgan and Trinity Rodman. 

Sophia Smith started competing in soccer when she was 5 years old and continued to play youth soccer for Real Colorado from 2014 to 2018. 

Sophia Smith wears the No. 9 jersey for the Portland Thorns FC and the No. 11 jersey for the U.S. women’s national team. 

Sophia Smith was the first player born in the 2000s to play for the USWNT. She also enjoys reading, spending time with family and interior design.