The United States women's national soccer team defeated Costa Rica 3-0 on Thursday to advance to the CONCACAF W Championship final thanks to goals from Emily Sonnett, Mallory Pugh and Ashley Sanchez.
Sonnett scored the game-winner in the 34th minute after Costa Rica failed to clear a corner kick. The Washington Spirit star swooped in during a scramble and knocked home her first-ever goal for the national team.
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Sonnett, a uber-talented defender who helped the Spirit win its first-ever NWSL title this past season, appeared in 68 matches for the national team before Thursday.