Women's National Soccer Team Star Crystal Dunn Says She's 'Excited' Ahead of Her First World Cup

Posted Jun 9, 2019
It’ll be the first World Cup for Crystal Dunn, who was the last player cut from the previous World Cup team in 2015 and is now looking forward to joining her new teammates in France. “I’m really excited,” she tells PEOPLE. “I’m just prepared for whatever — it’s a really long tournament so I’m just staying focused on what’s in front of me.” (People)

Related: Soccer

THT Newsletter: Seth Trimble Returns, UNC Football's New OC, CJ Rosser Visits, 4-Star Safety Commits
There’s a lot to cover in this week's newsletter before we log off for the holidays, so let’s dive in. Seth Trimble is back, UNC...
Tue Dec 23, 2025

Three Tar Heels Selected In MLS SuperDraft Thursday
The UNC Men's Soccer program saw three Tar Heels selected in the MLS SuperDraft on Thursday. Jack Sandmeyer was selected 18th overall by Chicago Fire,...
Fri Dec 19, 2025

Hope Munson, Olivia Thomas Named To TopDrawerSoccer Best XI Teams
TopDrawerSoccer released their Women's Soccer Postseason Awards and Best XI Teams Tuesday. UNC's Hope Munson and Olivia Thomas, were featured on this year's Best XI...
Wed Dec 17, 2025

THT Newsletter: Jonathan Powell Breaks Out, UNC Football Coaching Shakeup, Seth Trimble on the Mend
It was a big week in Tar Heel sports, despite the exam break. Jonathan Powell had a breakout game, Bill Belichick shook up the UNC...
Mon Dec 15, 2025