Sophia Wilson Returns to USWNT Just Months After Giving Birth
USWNT manager Emma Hayes called up the superstar striker for the April camp.
www.si.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent coverage.
- Sophia Wilson (often reported as Sophia Wilson, formerly Smith) and her husband Michael Wilson announced they were expecting their first child in early 2025, with public posts confirming the pregnancy. This was covered by multiple outlets around March 2025, including ESPN and Yahoo Sports, noting her status as a Portland Thorns forward and USWNT star.[1][3]
- By September 2025, several outlets reported that the couple had welcomed a baby girl. One article explicitly states the birth of their daughter, with follow-up pieces confirming the baby’s name and photos shared by Wilson on social media.[2][4][5]
- In April–May 2026, some outlets touched on Wilson’s return to play and ongoing public interest in her family life, though coverage on specific milestones after the birth is lighter and often focuses on career updates alongside personal news.[10]
Illustration of timeline
- March 2025: Pregnancy announced.[3][1]
- September 2025: Birth announced (baby girl).[5][2]
- 2026: Mixed coverage, with emphasis on both soccer career and family updates.[10]
Would you like me to pull the most recent primary sources or social media posts for the exact dates and the baby’s name? I can fetch those if you want. Citations:.[4][1][2][3][5][10]