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Savy King released from hospital after on-field collapse, thanks fans

Former UNC Women's Soccer standout and current Angel City defender Savy King has been released from the hospital, just more than a week after she collapsed on the field during a match and needed surgery to treat a heart abnormality. King posted a photo of herself in the hospital holding a heart-shaped pillow and giving a thumbs up on Sunday. (Associated Press)

Aven Alvarez, Linda Ullmark Named To U.S. Soccer Concacaf Championship U-20 Squad

University of North Carolina women's soccer defender Aven Alvarez and midfielder Linda Ullmark have been named to U.S. Soccer's Concacaf Championship U-20 squad, the organization announced on Friday. The 21 players named to the team will compete in Costa Rica starting on May 30 in a quest for a berth to the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. (GoHeels.com)

UNC women's soccer alum Alessia Russo named FWA Women's Footballer of the Year

Arsenal forward Alessia Russo was named Football Writers' Associate Women's Footballer of the Year for the 2024-25 season. Russo, who left her native England to play for Anson Dorrance at North Carolina from 2017-2020, is in her second full season at North London club Arsenal, having signed as a free agent from Manchester United. (Keeping It Heel)

Video: IC Podcast - 2024-25 UNC Sports Year Superlatives

The crew from Inside Carolina dishes out their superlatives for the 2024-25 North Carolina Tar Heels sports year. The awards recognize the top players and moments from the UNC men's basketball team, football team, women's basketball team, and women's soccer team. (View Video)

Savy King undergoes successful heart surgery after collapsing during NWSL game

Angel City defender Savy King has undergone successful heart surgery, the club confirmed Tuesday, after she collapsed during a National Women’s Soccer League match on Friday. The 20-year-old fell to the ground in during Angel City’s game against the Utah Royals and was attended to by medical personnel, who appeared to administer CPR. (CNN.com)

Video: UNC 2025 Spring Commencement, Featuring Keynote Speaker Mia Hamm

UNC celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2025 at Spring Commencement on Saturday evening at Kenan Stadium. UNC legend and world-renowned soccer player Mia Hamm, delivered the Commencement address. Watch the full ceremony here, with Hamm's speech beginning at the 1:02:25 mark. (View Video)

Art’s Angle: Women’s World

This past weekend was about the young women who make UNC great in so many ways, particularly on the fields and courts. On Friday, the tennis Tar Heels defeated N.C. State for the third time this season. 24 hours later, Mia Hamm, Called the most marketable female athlete of her generation, addressed the graduates and thousands more in Kenan Stadium. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC celebrates Class of 2025 with rousing Mia Hamm commencement speech

Though Mia Hamm is considered the greatest women’s soccer player of all time, she couldn’t have won four NCAA titles, two World Cups, and two Olympic gold medals by herself. As Hamm told Carolina’s Class of 2025 under the Kenan Stadium lights Saturday night at UNC's Spring Commencement ceremony, it takes a team working in sync to succeed. (UNC.edu)

Savy King 'Responsive' in Hospital After Collapsing During Angel City's NWSL Match

Angel City defender Savy King was stretchered off the field and taken to the hospital after what the team called a "medical event" during the team’s match against the Utah Royals in the National Women’s Soccer League on Friday. Angel City said that King is "responsive" after being transported to a hospital by EMS and she will undergo further testing. (Associated Press)

Video: Mia Hamm returns to UNC as Commencement speaker

Before becoming one of the most decorated soccer players ever, Mia Hamm moved into UNC's Avery Residence Hall, drank from the Old Well, hung out with friends outside the Undergraduate Library, and rushed Franklin Street after big basketball wins. She'll be back on campus May 10 to deliver the Spring Commencement address. (View Video)

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