Portland Thorns/USWNT forward Sophia Smith joins Sam and Lynn to discuss her journey to becoming the first player born in the 2000s to play for the national team. Sophia talks about going pro at 21 after winning a national title at Stanford, how she developed such a strong work ethic at such a young age, her approach to mental health, and what comes next in her career. Plus: Lynn and Sam quiz Sophia about all things Gen Z.

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