23-year-old Portland Thorns forward Sophia Smith signed a two-year contract extension, becoming the highest-paid NWSL player at over $500,000 annually.

Portland Thorns forward Sophia Smith, 23, signed a two-year contract extension, making her the highest-paid player in the NWSL, with a reported annual salary of over $500,000. The deal runs through the 2025 season and includes an option for 2026. Smith, who was the NWSL's most valuable player and the U.S. Soccer player of the year in 2022, had several options but ultimately decided to remain with the Thorns.

March 27, 2024
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