It’s not uncommon for star athletes to excel in more than one sport. From basketball to track and field, these NWSL athletes brought their A-game to every sport at both the high school and collegiate levels. Let’s take a look at some of your favorite players who were multi-sport champs before they hit the soccer pitch.
Ally Watt
Watt, a forward for Orlando Pride, was actually a track and field star in college. She won back-to-back state titles, was named the Track and Field Player of the Year in high school, and was named on the All-American watch list for the fastest 60-meter in the U.S. She then went on to be named captain of the Texas A&M collegiate soccer team.
Sophia Smith
Growing up in a basketball family with a father who played at the University of Wyoming and a sister who was a star basketball player at Northern Colorado, it’s no surprise that Portland Thorns forward and NWSL’s Most Valuable Player in 2022 also played competitive basketball. As a freshman, she played for both the varsity soccer and varsity basketball teams.
Julia Dorsey
NC Courage Defender Julia Dorsey was a two-sport athlete, playing both soccer and lacrosse at the collegiate level. She won the 2022 Lacrosse National Championship and was the…
