Sophia Smith, the reigning NWSL MVP, has become an advocate for student-athlete mental health after losing her best friend and Stanford teammate Katie Meyer to suicide.



Hear from:

Sophia Smith

Michael Wilson (Sophia’s boyfriend and Arizona Cardinals WR)

Dr. Robin Scholefield (Associate Director of Clinical and Sport Psychology Services, USC)

Victoria Garrick (Mental health advocate and host of Real Pod)



Episode reporter:

Abbey Fernández (NBC and Telemundo Bay Area)



Read more about Sophia's story on NBC Bay Area, On Her Turf, TODAY and The Equalizer. Watch the episode HERE.



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Sophia Smith, the reigning NWSL MVP, has become an advocate for student-athlete mental health after losing her best friend and Stanford teammate Katie Meyer to suicide.
 
Hear from:
Sophia Smith
Michael Wilson (Sophia’s boyfriend and Arizona Cardinals WR)
Dr. Robin Scholefield (Associate Director of Clinical and Sport Psychology Services, USC)
Victoria Garrick (Mental health advocate and host of Real Pod)
 
Episode reporter:
Abbey Fernández (NBC and Telemundo Bay Area)
 
Read more about Sophia's story on <a href="https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/womens-world-cup/team-usas-sophia-smith-talks-mental-health-ahead-of-the-world-cup/3276083/">NBC Bay Area</a>, <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/on-her-turf/news/uswnt-sophia-smith-world-cup-2023-mental-health">On Her Turf</a>, <a href="https://www.today.com/news/sports/who-is-sophia-smith-rcna95733">TODAY</a> and <a href="https://equalizersoccer.com/2023/07/25/sophia-smith-talks-relationships-mental-health-awareness-in-nbc-podcast/">The Equalizer</a>. <a href="https://www.nbcnewyork.com/futbolista">Watch the episode HERE</a>.
 
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Sophia Smith, the reigning NWSL MVP, has become an advocate for student-athlete mental health after losing her best friend and Stanford teammate Katie Meyer to suicide.

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