The NWSL Matchday 13 ended up being a successful challenge for NJ/NY Gotham FC. Having hosted Bay FC at Red Bull Arena, the Bats secured a close yet rewarding 2-1 victory. Despite the visitors drawing first blood within 11 minutes, the New York Metropolitan-based club made a successful comeback, courtesy of Esther Gonzales and Geyse. So having secured the crucial three points, it was obvious for Gotham skipper Emily Sonnett to make some time for the fans in the aftermath.
The USWNT veteran, alongside several other players, didn’t go to the locker room immediately after the final whistle blew, as many home fans wanted to get autographs and have their pictures taken. Interestingly, one pair of sister siblings caught the eye of Sonnett as the elder one was lifting up a big board that read, “It’s my 12th birthday today. I will trade my little sister to meet Emily Sonnett”
Emily had to call both the sisters, greeting them while also getting a picture clicked and signing the beautiful banner that the birthday girl had created by also adding some cut-outs of Sonnett. As they continued talking, the 31-year-old noticed the little girl’s head inked with someone’s autograph. Curiously, the Gotham captain asked, “Who signed your forehead?”
While the younger one struggled to speak up, the elder one replied on her behalf, explaining it was Emily’s fellow teammate Bruninha, who did the honors. Concerned with the answer, Sonnett asked, “Did you want her to do that?” To which, the little girl enthusiastically agreed, leaving the former Seattle Reign defender to respond with, “That’s silly.”
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