A Look at Emily Sonnett’s Family & Personal Life- Parents, Boyfriend, Twin Sister & More

It’s a stellar time for Emily Sonnett to exploit her experience at the 2023 Olympics in Paris. The USWNT heads to the Games with a young squad selected by its new coach Emma Hayes and Sonnett can consider herself fortunate as she gets another shot at gold. The NJ/NY Gotham FC star boasts championship experience, having been part of both the 2019 World Cup winners and the 2020 Olympic bronze medal-winning squads. And this winning mentality will be a valuable asset for the U.S. team. However, being a part of the team since 2015, it is less known to the fans that she along with her sister were gifted players since childhood and had a lot of demand.

While Sonnett rarely opens up about her family and childhood, the curiosity of the fans has reached another tier. Hence with such intrigue around her personal life, the story of her near and dear can inspire people.

A deeper look into the private yet supportive family guidance of Emily Sonnett

Emily Sonnett was born on November 25, 1993, in Marietta, Georgia, alongside her twin sister Emma, to Bill and Jane Sonnett. She started playing soccer in her high school and needed an environment of calmness and strong backing. Thus, her parents and sister were able to provide it. With the family not making a big deal of themselves despite the humongous success Emily has got, most of their details like age, profession, and education have not been revealed. However, they are still based in Marietta and often come out to cheer for Sonnett which has been evident to the buffs.

One such kind example was during last year’s World Cup. Before the event started, her mom and dad wrote a heartful message for the center-back which made her emotional. But more importantly, the message reveals how connected they feel towards Sonnett’s wellbeing. Coming to the letter, the parents expressed how quickly the time flew and reminisced about her college soccer journey, encouraging her to keep up the winning formula.

Apart from wishing her the best, they also advised her to enjoy what she was doing and expressed that her matches were a chance for them to gather as a family and celebrate her. As the bond between Sonnett and her parents looks enchanting, let’s look into the soccer companion in her family!

A glimpse into the Sonnett twins who took the soccer world by storm

Only twin siblings will know how to become perfect partners in crime and Emily Sonnett found one in Emma Sonnett. Born 45 minutes later, Emma looked similar to Emily while growing up. Little amusing mischiefs were a part of life, but home and school were not the only places they shared. They both started playing soccer together for the North Atlanta Soccer Association in 2003 and then for Fellowship Christian in high school.

It wasn’t just playing together but also excelling in pairs, as they were claimed to be the best talents in the state at that time receiving around 60 scholarship offers to play college soccer. However, as a defender Emma moved to the University of Georgia while Emily who was an attacker then embraced the University of Virginia. While it remains unknown if Emma is pursuing soccer currently, she is reportedly married to Edward Asger.

As for the USWNT athlete’s life, there is no information to suggest if Emily Sonnett is dating anyone. Regardless, the star is known to be good friends with fellow teammate Rose Lavelle. Sonnett may have won the 2019 World Cup, but having such a supportive family behind her, she will aim for an Olympic gold that will give the whole unit at home a feeling like never before.