USWNT, Portland Thorns star Sophia Smith named to Ballon d'Or shortlist

Sophia Smith was the lone American named to the 30-person Ballon d'Or Feminin shortlist on Wednesday.

was named to the 30-person shortlist for the Ballon d'Or Feminin on Wednesday. She was the only American nominated for the award, which is an honor given to the best player from the previous season.. She was named the NWS's Most Valuable Player after scoring 14 goals in 18 appearances for the Thorns, which was a new single-season record for the club, and earned MVP honors in the 2022 NWSL Championship game, which Portland won 2-0 over theSmith was also named U.S.

Smith, 23, recently represented the United States at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. She scored two goals in the United States' opening group stage match.The winner of the Ballon d'Or Feminin will be announced on Oct. 30 at the Ballon d'Or awards ceremony in Paris.

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