Sofia Huerta

Sofia Christine Huerta (born December 14, 1992) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a right back for Lyon of the Première Ligue, on loan from Seattle Reign FC, and the United States national team.

Having represented Mexico internationally, Huerta filed a one-time switch and debuted with the United States national team on September 15, 2017.

She was named Idaho Gatorade Player of the Year twice in soccer, playing for FC NOVA, All-Idaho First Team Basketball selection (2011), and set high-school records for fastest time running the 100 and 300-meter hurdle races (2011).

[4] On May 9, 2015, with teammate and United States international forward Christen Press away at World Cup training camp, Huerta scored her first 2 professional goals in a 3–0 win against Boston Breakers to place the Red Stars at the top of the NWSL league.

[15] In October 2016, Huerta was loaned to Australian W-League club Adelaide United along with her Red Stars teammates Katie Naughton and Danielle Colaprico.

She was one of four American players joining the club, alongside former Red Stars teammate Danielle Colaprico, Aubrey Bledsoe of the Washington Spirit and Savannah McCaskill of Sky Blue FC.

Huerta scored again in the Grand Final, helping Sydney to a 4–2 victory over Perth, winning the 2018–19 W-League Championship.

[25] On February 3, 2020, OL Reign acquired Huerta and Amber Brooks from Houston in exchange for Shea Groom, Megan Oyster, and a conditional draft pick.

[27] On September 12, 2024, Huerta joined French Première Ligue side Lyon on a loan deal until the end of the 2024–25 season.

[32] Huerta earned her first cap for the United States versus New Zealand two days later (September 16, 2017), coming on as a substitute in the 51st minute.

She also was credited with her first assist for the United States for her pass to Alex Morgan in the 79th minute of her debut game.

[citation needed] In June 2023, Huerta was named to the U.S. squad for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

[37] She made her debut during the team's first group stage match against Vietnam, which was a 3–0 shutout win for the Americans.

Huerta (left) and Alex Morgan in 2018
Huerta in 2018