In our new WorldCup newsletter, seanmgregory breaks down Sophia Smith's spectacular debut, Spain's victory over Costa Rica, and more
, used to call them “light bulbs.” They were the players who’d walk onto the court in practice and make him light up, even if he were tired and cranky. “Light bulbs,” he said. “There’s an intangible feeling that you can delight in.”
Friday night in its World Cup opener, and in recalling my first in-person interaction with her a few weeks ago, I started thinking about light bulbs. That was sweet. But her finest moment came, arguably, on her assist to Lindsey Horan in the 77th minute. Smith used her speed to race past two defenders on the right side of the field and chase down a Julie Ertz pass. As she angled toward the net, Tran left her line to stop her. But right as Tran slid for a tackle, Smith crossed the ball to Horan, some 12 yards from the goal in the middle of the box. The pass was timed perfectly: Tran was now out of the play, leaving the Vietnam net defenseless.
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