Sophia Smith had an incredible 2022, and it has been capped with yet another award. The 22-year-old forward added another trophy to her case today by being named the 2022 Biosteel U.S. Soccer Female Player of The Year.
Smith became the 19th different player to win the award in its 38-year history and the youngest to win the award since Mia Hamm was honored in 1994. Smith led the NWSL in points, with 14 goals and 3 assists in 18 games, leading the Portland Thorns to an NWSL Championship. For her performance in the final, she was named the NWSL Championship Game MVP, and she also won the league MVP.