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 soccer 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.
Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams are NWSL champions, USWNT teammates, Olympic medalists, and former roommates. Through candid (and often humorous) conversations with their teammates and friends, Snacks with Lynn and Sam gives listeners unprecedented insight into two of soccer’s biggest stars as they navigate life, sports and everything in between.
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Timeline:
0:00-10:18 - Sam and Lynn updates
10:18-13:50 - Sophia Smith intro
13:50-17:15 - The iconic bubble braid and a hat trick with USWNT
17:15-21:00 - Balancing the high highs and the low lows
21:00-30:56 - The move to Portland and long distance relationship advice
30:56-40:50 - The decision to Stanford early
40:50-43:50 - Sophia on being one of the youngest players
43:50-50:54 - The importance of mental health
50:54-1:00:00 - Gen Z quiz!
1:00:00-1:06:17 - #AskSnacks
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