Soccer Star Sophia Wilson Announces Pregnancy with NFL Husband Michael Wilson

The U.S. Women's National Team forward and Portland Thorns standout shared the news just before the start of the NWSL season.

Sophia Wilson, formerly known as Sophia Smith, revealed she is expecting her first child with husband Michael Wilson, a wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals.
The couple, who met as student-athletes at Stanford and married in January, shared the announcement on Instagram with an ultrasound photo and the caption, 'Life just keeps getting sweeter.'
Wilson, a key player for the U.S. Women's National Team and the Portland Thorns, is expected to miss the upcoming NWSL season due to her pregnancy.
The Portland Thorns expressed their support for Wilson, calling it an 'incredible new chapter' and highlighting the team's commitment to parental resources under the league's expanded benefits agreement.
Wilson, a decorated athlete with accolades including 2022 NWSL MVP and 2024 Olympic gold medalist, is in the final year of her contract with the Thorns, with her future in the league yet to be determined.