da aposte e ganhe： The Portland Thorns star scored two and assisted another in her first appearance on the global stage

da brwin： Rest of the world, meet Sophia Smith. She's the United States women's national team's newest superstar and she's ready to dominate. The 22-year-old attacker has arrived at the World Cup and, if Friday night's opener is any indication, she's more than ready to take over.

Smith was unplayable in the USWNT's 3-0 win over Vietnam, scoring the first two goals before assisting captain Lindsey Horan for the third. It was a game where the USWNT never really reached the top level, but it surely was a game where Smith did.

The Portland Thorns star has been earmarked by many as the USWNT's, and women's soccer's, next big star, and she certainly proved anyone who has said so right in this one. Smith looks ready to be this summer's breakout star, and this was a good first step in that regard.

It was a good step for the USWNT, too. This wasn't Thailand in 2019, not by any stretch. Vietnam should be proud of their performance as they, largely, kept the USWNT at bay.

Unfortunately for Vietnam, though, there was no stopping Smith. Up next is the Netherlands; let's see what they can cook up to slow her down.

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GOAL rates the USWNT's players from Eden Park:

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Alyssa Naeher (6/10):

Barely even touched the ball as the U.S. dominated the game. Not much to judge her on, to be honest.

Crystal Dunn (6/10):

Plenty of energy, for sure, but just couldn't really impact the game the way she wanted to, or deserved to, from her spot in defense. She'll be more important in other games, for sure.

Naomi Girma (7/10):

She makes it look so easy, doesn't she? Wasn't challenged much defensively, as expected, but she was so smooth on the ball when given the chance to push things forward.

Julie Ertz (7/10):

A somewhat surprise starter, but a very solid display. Stepped up out of defense a bunch and certainly made an impact. An encouraging sight, considering the lack of center-back depth.

Emily Fox (7/10):

A very, very good game from the USWNT's left-back, who was certainly noticeable as the team pushed forward.

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Andi Sullivan (7/10):

Was on mop-up duty all game as she chased down Vietnam long balls. Did exactly what she was meant to do: prevent anything strange from happening.

Lindsey Horan (8/10):

Deserved her goal, in the end. Set up the first with the hockey assist and then scored the third after missing a few chances to get on the scoresheet. A solid performance from the USWNT captain.

Savannah DeMelo (7/10):

Should be proud of her performance, especially considering it was her first USWNT start. DeMelo looked unfazed as her delivery from set-pieces was good and her decision-making from open play was solid as well.

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Sophia Smith (9/10):

What a player. Smith was magnificent in this one, marking her World Cup debut with a dominant display as she scored twice and set up another. The U.S. will likely get goals from all over this summer, but Smith may just be the Golden Boot candidate in this kind of form.

Alex Morgan (6/10):

Was pretty good other than her missed penalty, but it is hard to look past that, isn't it? Her assist on Smith's first was magnificent, offering a look at how she's evolved as an attacker, but the U.S. will need just a bit more when the games get tougher.

Trinity Rodman (7/10):

Shook off an early knock and had a pretty good game, drawing the penalty that Morgan missed. Routinely put Vietnam on the back foot and should have had a few assists.

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Megan Rapinoe (6/10):

Could have scored at least a goal or two, and will be frustrated she didn't.

Rose Lavelle (6/10):

A good 30-ish minutes for the midfielder as she looks to get back to full fitness. Could have had a goal, but her shot smashed the crossbar.

Alyssa Thompson (6/10):

What a moment for the teenager, who didn't show many nerves in her World Cup debut. A good idea for Andonovski to get that out of the way early to prepare her for what's to come.

Sofia Huerta (N/A):

A feel-good moment for the veteran full-back, who came on late to make her World Cup debut.

Kelley O'Hara (N/A):

Brought on late as the U.S. swapped full-backs in what felt like a flex of depth.

Vlatko Andonovski (7/10):

Was it perfect? No chance, but the U.S. did what they needed to do. Got some key players the right amount of minutes and made sure his team emerged unscathed. Job done.