ESPN: USA forward Sophia Wilson (née Smith) expecting child ESPN Mar 5, 2025, 12:49 PM ET https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/44122585/usa-forward-sophia-wilson-nee-smith-expecting-child

Menu ESPN Log In scores Soccer Soccer News Scores Schedule Transfers USMNT USWNT Leagues & Cups Tables Teams Subscribe to ESPN+ Tickets USA forward Sophia Wilson (née Smith) expecting child ESPN Mar 5, 2025, 12:49 PM ET Share LikeLike Open Extended Reactions LikeWow 27 United States and Portland Thorns FC star Sophia Wilson (née Smith) confirmed she is expecting her first child on Wednesday. The prolific forward shared a post on Instagram showing her holding an ultrasound alongside husband, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson, that read: "Life just keeps getting sweeter." "We are overjoyed to share that @sophsssmith and her husband Michael are expecting their first child!," NWSL team Portland added in a post on X. "The Thorns are proud to support her through this incredible new chapter." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sophia Wilson (@sophiawilson) Wilson, 24, was the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NWSL College Draft for the Thorns and has been a star for the franchise ever since, finishing the 2023 season as the league's top scorer. She was handed a two-year contract extension in 2024 that made her the league's best-paid player. Wilson is also a star of the women's national team having scored 25 goals in 54 appearances since her debut in 2020. She was named U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year in 2022 and scored three goals as the USWNT claimed Olympic gold in Paris in 2024, with her partnership with Trinity Rodman and Mallory Swanson dubbed "Triple Espresso." Terms of UsePrivacy PolicyYour US State Privacy RightsChildren's Online Privacy PolicyInterest-Based AdsAbout Nielsen MeasurementDo Not Sell or Share My Personal InformationContact UsDisney Ad Sales SiteWork for ESPNCorrections ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN'). ESPN BET is available in states where PENN is licensed to offer sports wagering. Must be 21+ to wager. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Copyright: © 2025 ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. USMNT's Tyler Adams to recruit Bournemouth TST team in June play Why Michael B. Jordan would want Kyrie Irving on Bournemouth's TST side (1:17) ESPN Mar 5, 2025, 10:00 AM ET Share LikeLike Open Extended Reactions LikeInteresting 29 United States men's national team midfielder Tyler Adams will lead the recruitment for Bournemouth and their entry into The Soccer Tournament from June 4-9 in Cary, North Carolina. Bournemouth will join Borussia Dortmund, Villarreal, English Championship club Plymouth Argyle and Wrexham as the professional clubs currently scheduled to participate in TST's 48-team men's field. Editor's Picks Hope Solo to lead team in million-dollar TST 30dESPN News Services "It's great that AFC Bournemouth are taking part in TST," Adams said of the event. "The competition has been growing in popularity each summer and I'm excited to see how our team competes this year. The club has seen huge interest in the States over the last couple of years and this event will help to showcase ourselves even further." It will be the first time Adams has a role in the annual $1 million winner-take-all event, which is taking place for the third time. Adams, who captained the United States at the 2022 World Cup, underwent back surgery last summer and his Bournemouth debut was delayed until October 2024. Bournemouth did not specify whether Adams will play in TST or not beyond the recruitment. Adams last month recorded his first Premier League assist in a 4-1 victory over Newcastle. After the back and hamstring injuries of last season, Adams has played in 16 games in this Premier League season, with three assists. "I think he has been the player we expected, probably even better. He has played a lot and, moreover, full games in a short time. He has played very well," Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola told reporters. "With Tyler, the problem last season was simply availability. He's had big problems with injuries, with his hamstrings, with his back afterwards. "Now that he's fully fit, available, full of energy, we're seeing the player that he is. And I think he's a player that fits very well into our system, the way we want to play. I hope we can keep him where he is, because he's been very important." Tyler Adams has impressed Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola with his play this season. Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images Bournemouth are in seventh place, above Brighton on goal difference in the Premier League standings and chasing a European qualifying spot. On Saturday, they reached the FA Cup quarterfinals for only the third time as they knocked out Wolverhampton. Bournemouth travel to Tottenham on Sunday in Premier League action. "This is a great way to watch the Cherries in the U.S. at the biggest 7v7 festival there is," Bournemouth minority owner and actor Michael B. Jordan said. "TST is excited to announce the addition of another Premier League club to our field," TST CEO Jon Mugar added. "Bournemouth has had a couple of great seasons in the EPL and we can't wait to see their approach to winning TST." Other notable entries into TST's 48-team field include former Premier League stars Luis Nani (Nani FC) and Sergio Agüero (Copa Portero All-Stars). Adams also recently joined the ownership group of USL League One's Westchester SC. In the women's competition, former United States goalkeeper Hope Solo will lead a team, Solo FC, and another team of ex-USWNT players -- including Heather O'Reilly, Ali Krieger and Carli Lloyd -- will play as well. The 48-team men's field will begin with group play split into 12 groups of four. A total of 32 teams will advance to knockout rounds, culminating in the $1 million winner-take-all championship game on June 9. Terms of UsePrivacy PolicyYour US State Privacy RightsChildren's Online Privacy PolicyInterest-Based AdsAbout Nielsen MeasurementDo Not Sell or Share My Personal InformationContact UsDisney Ad Sales SiteWork for ESPNCorrections ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN'). ESPN BET is available in states where PENN is licensed to offer sports wagering. Must be 21+ to wager. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Copyright: © 2025 ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Jose Mourinho on Celtic, Rangers move in future: 'Why not?' play Mourinho brings back 'special one' comment ahead of Europa League playoffs (1:10) ESPN Mar 5, 2025, 07:31 AM ET Share LikeLike Open Extended Reactions LikeInteresting 99 Jose Mourinho has opened the door to one day managing Celtic or Rangers, with buoyant matchday atmospheres enough to entice him to the Scottish Premiership. Mourinho's Fenerbahce host Rangers, who are without a permanent manager, on Thursday in the first leg of their Europa League round-of-16 tie. "Why not in the future?" Mourinho told a news conference on Wednesday when asked about a potential move to the Ibrox. "People say that the Scottish league is a league of two teams, but it is a league of passion and passion in football is everything for me. "To play in empty stadiums or where there is not that fire of the passion, for me that does not make any sense. Editor's Picks Man United's $120m gamble: Why they need to go all-in to win the Europa League 5hMark Ogden Rodrygo, Modric show why the Champions League is Real Madrid's competition 18hAlex Kirkland and Graham Hunter People's Puskas Award: Watch the nominees for world's best amateur goal of the year 5hChris Wright "Celtic and Rangers are big clubs with big fanbases, big emotions, big responsibilities and big expectations, so why not?" Rangers will be led by former midfielder Barry Ferguson on Thursday, with his temporary spell in charge coming after Philippe Clement was sacked last month. It is not the first time that Mourinho has refused to rule out a move to another club. In Decemeber, the Portuguese coach said it was feasible that he could one day return to Real Madrid, where he spent three seasons between 2010 and 2013. 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