Certified Sophia Smith Hand-Signed Sports Illustrated Kids Rookie Trading Card
This listing highlights an exceptional piece of modern soccer history and a premier investment-grade trading card asset: an original, personally hand-signed card of USWNT and Portland Thorns superstar forward, Sophia Smith. Issued within the iconic Sports Illustrated Kids series as card number No. 004B, this card stands as a definitive early career relic documenting one of the most explosive, dominant talents in women's professional soccer.
Since bursting onto the scene as the undisputed #1 overall pick in the 2020 NWSL College Draft out of Stanford University, Smith has vaulted into the upper stratosphere of global soccer stardom. She has secured an NWSL Championship, league MVP honors, and a vital role as a focal point for the United States Women's National Team. Combining her verified autograph with an absolute gold-standard encapsulation frame, this highly coveted Sports Illustrated Kids card represents a premier crown jewel for advanced sports card investors, soccer historians, and elite sports memorabilia collections worldwide.
Key Card Features & Pristine Specifications
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AUTHENTIC SI KIDS ROOKIE DESIGN: Part of the highly celebrated Sports Illustrated Kids multi-sport card inserts, this card features a vibrant, full-bleed action photo of Smith striking a soccer ball in her white Portland Thorns kit. The upper corner is branded with the classic Sports Illustrated Kids box logo, while the lower portion features a bold yellow nameplate defining her team affiliation.
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AIRTIGHT PSA/DNA CERTIFICATION: Absolute legitimacy is guaranteed by the industry leader in sports authentication. This trading card has been formally evaluated, certified, and permanently encapsulated by PSA/DNA (Certification Number: 85397968). The secure tamper-evident label prominently validates the piece as an "Authentic Auto," establishing an unassailable chain of custody.
Key Autograph Feature & Condition
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AUTHENTIC SOCCER SUPERSTAR AUTO: The card is beautifully hand-signed by the elite forward directly across the front surface. Executed in a rich, bold blue felt-tip marker, this signature showcases a large, fluent example of her script that flows boldly across the lower half of the card canvas.
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ARCHIVAL ENCAPSULATION: Safely housed inside a heavy-duty, sonically sealed PSA protective slab, the physical card is completely protected from UV light, dust, and environmental humidity. It features crisp edges, a flawless surface presentation, and clean corners, ensuring maximum long-term market integrity and immediate display readiness.
