7 Fun Facts About Sophia Smith, USWNT’s Breakout World Cup Star

As the USWNT launches its quest for a historic third consecutive win at the FIFA Women’s World Cup this summer, it’s leaning on the skills of a diverse and talented roster that includes longtime veterans and relative newbies alike. In that second category is 22-year-old Sophia Smith, a forward who’s making her World Cup debut this year — and she’s already making headlines.

Smith scored two goals in the USWNT’s 3-0 opening win over Vietnam on July 21, and she’s well on her way to being one of the breakout stars of the tournament. Growing up in Colorado, she’s been “one to watch” for years, playing on the under-17 and under-20 national teams before getting the call-up to the senior squad.

“I always wanted to be some sort of professional athlete,” Smith revealed in her official USWNT interview. “Or an interior designer with my own HGTV show!” she added. “Anyone can do whatever they want and whatever they set their mind to.”

As Smith emerges as an even bigger star on the international stage this year, here are a few more fun facts to get to know more about her.