USWNT's Sophia Smith Joins The Pod

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USWNT's Sophia Smith Joins The Pod

FromFútbol with Grant Wahl

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Aug 18, 2022

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On this episode, Grant talks to Sophia Smith, one of the rising stars in world soccer, about the Portland Thorns, her recent time with the US Women's National Team, the big year ahead before the World Cup, and more.
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Aug 18, 2022

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