Did Sophia Wilson lock in record-breaking return? USWNT star exercises player option to rejoin Portland Thorns after maternity leave
USWNT star Sophia Wilson is returning to the Portland Thorns, exercising a $1 million player option for 2026, the largest yearly compensation in NWSL history. After maternity leave, the Olympic gold medalist and league MVP expressed her excitement to be back in Portland, where she began her professional career and achieved significant success, including multiple championships and individual accolades.
USWNT star Sophia Wilson is returning to the Portland Thorns, exercising a $1 million player option for 2026, the largest yearly compensation in NWSL history. After maternity leave, the Olympic gold medalist and league MVP expressed her excitement to be back in Portland, where she began her professional career and achieved significant success, including multiple championships and individual accolades.
