Smith Named to U.S. World Cup Soccer Team
Sammy Smith will soon suit up for the United States in a second sport.
The U.S. women’s soccer team on Thursday selected the Boise High junior for next month’s U-17 World Cup in India, adding to a breakthrough year for the multisport star — on her 17th birthday.
“I was really shocked, especially after not being invited to some of the recent events. I’m super excited. I can’t wait. It’s going to be a great opportunity.”
- Sammy Smith
The U-17 Women’s World Cup kicks off Oct. 11, when the United States takes on host India at 8:30 a.m. Mountain time. The U.S. also drew Brazil and Morocco in Group A. Fox Sports 2 will broadcast all U.S. games during the group stage, and the 16-team tournament crowns its champion Oct. 30.
Samantha Smith
Sammy was named to the U.S. Cross Country Development Team for the 2022-23 season and in her first season on the team, advanced to the heats in her first World Cup sprint. In 2022, Sammy finished fifth in the freestyle sprint at the 2022 Junior World Nordic Ski Championships. Sammy is a triple-threat, excelling in several sports. She was named to the U.S. Soccer U17 Women’s National Team, was part of the squad that took home third place at the PanAmerican Games in October 2023 and has committed to play D1 soccer at the University of Stanford post highschool.