Kristine Lilly is a fan of Tobin Heath and the USWNT stars who carry on her legacy

Posted Apr 3, 2019
Former UNC soccer player Kristine Lilly is the U.S.' No. 3 all-time goal-scorer, and No. 4 worldwide behind Abby Wambach, Canada’s Christine Sinclair, and Mia Hamm; and ranks No. 2 in assists behind Hamm. She won the World Cup in 1991 and 1999, and the Olympics in 1996 and 2004. And she holds an international record likely to stand forever. (Philadelphia Daily News)

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