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Meet the Draftees: The Thorns’ New #9

A dream turned into a nightmare in an instant for Sophia Smith.

“I was going to score,” Smith said describing the play that ended her freshman year at Stanford.

Smith had already scored against Utah and was one on one with the goalkeeper looking to take her tally to two when a defender slid in from behind. Smith was writhing in pain and everyone could tell the tackle caused some serious damage.

A trip to the hospital revealed that she had broken her ankle and had torn multiple ligaments. Smith missed the last five games of the NCAA season.