Houston Dash 2025 player report cards: Sophie Schmidt
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We’re continuing our 2025 report card series, recapping each Houston Dash player’s season. Next up, we look at midfielder Sophie Schmidt.
2025 Grade: B
2025 by the numbers (NWSL play)
Appearances: 10
Minutes played: 218
Goals: 2
Assists: 0
2025 in review
At 36 years old to start the season, Schmidt was a veteran that didn’t get much playing time. She started three games early in the season but then didn’t see the field much again. That changed after the summer break as Schmidt, out of nowhere, became a lethal super sub. You can’t really put a weight on what a player like Schmidt brings to a roster, on and off the field, but her two late goals in consecutive matches were a bit of a fairy tale and a kick start to Houston’s unbeaten run.
Moment of the season
After scoring a dramatic stoppage time equalizer on August 2, Super Sub Sophie was at it again on August 8 at Shell Energy Stadium. Yazmeen Ryan drove to the end line and squared a ball in front of goal. Schmidt arrived in the six yard box to tap in the match-winning goal to give Houston a 2-1 victory over North Carolina Courage.
Looking forward
Schmidt’s 2025 season ended in September when she had to undergo knee surgery. The Dash legend is still under contract for 2026 with a mutual option for 2027. The extent of her injury and how long she will be out going into next season still remains to be seen. Schmidt will turn 38 in the summer but she’s proven she still has a role to play and can do a job when called upon.
