From Long Island to the World Cup: Crystal Dunn's soccer career highlights

Posted Jun 5, 2019
Former UNC soccer star Crystal Dunn, a defender on the U.S. women's national team for the 2019 Women's World Cup, began her soccer career on Long Island. Dunn earned a scholarship to UNC, where she wore Mia Hamm’s retired number 19 at the request of Hamm herself. Dunn finished her college career with 31 goals and 25 assists in 80 games. (Newsday)

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