Sophia Smith named U.S. Soccer Female Player of Year

Sophia Smith's standout 2022 campaign was recognized in a major way on Friday when the she was named U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year.

The 22-year-old Smith is the youngest winner since Hall of Fame member Mia Hamm, also 22, won in 1994.

Smith led the United States Women's National Team in scoring with 11 goals in 17 matches in 2022.

Smith received 50.8 percent of the vote, easily outdistancing the legendary Alex