USWNT and Portland Thorns ahead Sophia Wilson has introduced she is anticipating her first baby.
Wilson, 24, introduced the information in a joint publish on Instagram together with her husband Michael Wilson, a large receiver for NFL aspect Arizona Cardinals.
The pair posted a photograph of themselves with an ultrasound scan accompanied by the caption “life simply retains getting sweeter”.
The Thorns posted a congratulatory message to Wilson on social media and stated the membership was “proud to help her via this unimaginable new chapter”.
Sophia and Michael Wilson each attended Stanford they usually married in January 2025.
Wilson (nee Smith) joined Portland in 2020 as the primary decide within the NWSL draft following her collegiate profession with Stanford Cardinal.
She was named the NWSL’s MVP in 2022 after contributing 15 targets and three assists in 20 league appearances because the Thorns received the NWSL Championship.
The ahead made her senior U.S. debut in 2020 and has been capped 58 occasions by the nationwide aspect, scoring 24 targets. She was a part of the gold medal-winning roster on the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Wilson scored 12 targets and offered six assists in 20 appearances for Portland through the 2024 season. She signed a brand new contract in March 2024 which runs via the 2025 season, with the choice to increase via to 2026.
The NWSL agreed a brand new collective bargaining settlement (CBA) in September which assured gamers are entitled to 6 months of absolutely paid maternity go away and have entry to medical protection, workforce services and assets throughout their maternity go away. Gamers additionally can not lose contracts as a result of being pregnant and if a participant’s contract expires throughout their being pregnant, their workforce should invite them to the following pre-season camp to earn their spot again.
The 2025 NWSL season begins in March, with the Thorns going through Kansas Metropolis Present on March 15.
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