Though Emily Sonnett wasn’t at the 2016 NWSL College Draft in Baltimore today to hear her name called with the first overall pick by Portland Thorns FC, she had a pretty good excuse.
Sonnett was with the U.S. Women’s National Team in Carson, Calif. during their January training camp. While the draft started early on West Coast time ahead of the day's practices, Sonnett was definitely tuning into the stream to watch.
The University of Virginia product spoke with us to talk about her memorable day, her hopes for the upcoming Thorns season and how she’s eager to get to know her new Rose City home and teammates.