Former UNC Star Mauricio Pineda Scores First Career MLS Goal for Chicago Fire FC

Posted Jul 15, 2020
In just his third career game as a professional on Tuesday, former UNC soccer standout Mauricio Pineda scored his first career goal to lift Chicago Fire FC to a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders. While at UNC, Pineda tallied 17 goals and eight assists over 79 appearances from 2016-19. In addition, he was also a two-time First Team All-ACC selection. (Chapelboro.com)

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