Meet Sophia Smith: US Soccer Superstar

by Margaret J. Goldstein

Overview

With fast feet, pinpoint accuracy, and clever playmaking, Sophia Smith is one of Team USA's best young strikers. In college, she dominated the field, sweeping the College Cup for Stanford. After leaving school early, she joined the Portland Thorns in 2020 as their new forward. Voted the 2022 NWSL MVP, Smith’s exciting career is only just beginning. Learn about her journey to the top as one of the best players on the US Women’s National Team.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798765623695
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/01/2024
Series:	Sports VIPs (Lerner T Sports)
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	295,978
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Margaret J. Goldstein was born in Detroit and graduated from the University of Michigan. She is an editor and the author of many books for young readers. She lives in Palm Springs, California.

Editorial Reviews

"Color photographs of the players in action complement the texts, which will delight their fans . . . suitable titles for young fans craving information about their favorite athletes."—School Library Journal

From the Publisher

04/01/2024

Gr 4–6—The careers of popular, active athletes are presented in these eight informative volumes. Readers learn that Jalen Hurts was NFC Offensive Player of the Month in 2020, linebacker Micah Parsons led Penn State in tackles in 2018, hockey player Sarah Nurse helped Canada win gold at the Olympics, Connor David competed for the Erie Otters at age 15. Serbian national Nikola Joki 's basketball skills got him drafted by the Denver Nuggets whom he led to the NBA championship, Sophia Smith was the first Black woman named National Women's Soccer League's player of the year, Travis Kelce helped the Chiefs win multiple Super Bowls, and Trevor Lawrence was instrumental in the Jaguars' winning the AFC South division title in 2022. Color photographs of the players in action complement the texts, which will delight their fans. Little information on their private lives is provided, except for parents, siblings, and charitable causes. For instance, there is no mention of Kelce's relationship with singer Taylor Swift. This will not deter fans' interest in these people. One major problem is all these volumes will be quickly dated as the athletes are still in the prime of their careers. VERDICT These are suitable titles for young fans craving information about their favorite athletes and should be considered where there is a heavy demand.

School Library Journal