Reports: Thorns F Sophia Wilson exercises record $1M option
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Portland Thorns forward Sophia Wilson exercised her player option to return for the 2026 season on Wednesday.
ESPN and Sportico reported that her option year is worth $1 million, giving her the first seven-figure contract in NWSL history.
Wilson, 25, joined Portland as the No. 1 pick in the 2020 draft. In 2022, she led the Thorns to the NWSL championship and