Sophia Wilson of the Portland Thorns scored her first goal since maternity leave in a 2-1 win over Angel City FC. This marks her return to the scoresheet after 540 days.
Key points
Sophia Wilson scored her first goal since maternity leave
The goal came in a match against Angel City FC
Portland Thorns won the match 2-1
Wilson had not scored in 540 days
Mimi Alidou assisted the goal
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Portland Thorns star Sophia Wilson scores first goal since maternity leave
In the Portland Thorns' 2-1 victory against Angel City FC on Sunday, U.S. women's national team star Sophia Wilson returned to the scoresheet for the first time in 540 days.
Receiving a ball from Mimi Alidou, Wilson struck a powerful shot past Angel City goalkeeper Angelina Anderson.
After scoring, it was an emotional and joyous celebration for Wilson, who was seen wiping tears from her face as her teammates swarmed to celebrate the momentous occasion.
"It was definitely a long time coming, I think," Wilson said in a post-match interview.
"I tried not to put too much pressure on myself, just coming back and playing at this level, but I really needed a goal [to be] completely honest.
"I think once I get one, hopefully more will come, but I'm really proud of our team."
Wilson's strike on Sunday was her first NWSL goal since Nov. 1, 2024.
Currently, the Thorns are second in the league standings, accumulating 13 points across six matches.
During the April international window, Wilson returned to the USWNT for the first time in nearly two years, featuring in all three friendly matches against Japan.
Q&A
How long was Sophia Wilson on maternity leave before scoring?
Sophia Wilson was on maternity leave for 540 days before scoring her first goal.
What was the score of the match where Sophia Wilson scored?
The Portland Thorns won the match against Angel City FC with a score of 2-1.
Who assisted Sophia Wilson's goal in the match?
Mimi Alidou assisted Sophia Wilson's goal during the match.
What was Sophia Wilson's reaction after scoring her goal?
Sophia Wilson had an emotional celebration, wiping tears from her face as her teammates celebrated with her.
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