UNC Soccer and USWNT Legend Heather O’Reilly Retiring

Posted Apr 14, 2019
Few players have achieved more in Chapel Hill and on the international soccer stage than Heather O’Reilly. O’Reilly gained a reputation over a brilliant 16-year career as an elite playmaker. With her announcement Friday that this season with the Carolina Courage will be her last, it’s time to look back and appreciate the superstar known affectionately as “HAO.” (Tar Heel Blog)

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