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Sophia Smith signs new Thorns deal, becomes NWSL's highest paid

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United States women's national team forward Sophia Smith has signed a new contract with the Portland Thorns that ties her to Portland through the 2025 season, with an option to extend the contract through 2026, the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) announced Wednesday.

Smith's new deal makes her the highest-paid player annually in the NWSL, the team told ESPN. Sources later confirmed that information to ESPN.

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