The Houston Dash acquired midfielder Sophie Schmidt through the NWSL Discovery Process, the club announced today.
Schmidt joins the Dash after three seasons with FFC Frankfurt in Germany’s Allianz Frauen-Bundesliga. The midfielder scored six goals in 52 matches for Frankfurt and reached the semifinals of the UEFA Women’s Champions League during the 2015-2016 edition of the tournament.
“Sophie is another player with extensive international experience in Europe and with the Canadian Women’s National Team,” said head coach James Clarkson. “Her experience and ability with the ball will have a major impact on the team.